Immigration News Headlines

Lawsuit Challenges New BIA Procedural Regulations 10/28/2002 The regulations recently implemented by the US Department of Justice have caused a furious response from the legal community. more...

Child Protection Act Protects Immigration Status of Children 10/21/2002 The Child Status Protection Act revises the application of the definition of "child" in many cases to avoid the "aging out" effect when cases are pending. more...

Earned Adjustment Proposal Unites Business and Labor 10/21/2002 This legislation would provide access to permanent resident status for qualified, undocumented immigrant workers and to unify the families of US citizens. more...

New Entry-Exit Registration System Goes Into Effect 10/14/2002 The first step toward a comprehensive entry-exit control system has been implemented. more...

Consular Visa Processing Changes Mandated By New Law 9/5/2002 Visa procedures in the consulates and at ports of entry will undergo a comprehensive overhaul and will employ technology based interagency systems to detect individuals who are a security threat. more...

One Step Processing is Back 8/7/2002 An BCIS (a.k.a. INS) interim rule permits the adjustment of status application to be filed at the same time as the immigrant visa in employment based cases. more...

Deportations May Render Detainee Challenges Moot 7/19/2002 Apparently fearing adverse rulings by the judiciary, the government has stepped up its removal of post 9/11 detainees. more...

Sun is Under Fire for Favoring Foreign Workers 6/26/2002 A major computer company is under investigation by the U.S. Government for a possible discrimination against American workers in favor of foreign professionals. more...

H-1B Statistics for First Six Months of FY 2002 Released 6/25/2002 BCIS (a.k.a. INS) statistics released on June 16, 2002, show that H-1B petitions and approvals are down substantially over the same period last year. more...

BCIS (a.k.a. INS) Comes Under Fire for Failure in Enforcement 6/22/2002 The House Immigration Subcommittee questioned the BCIS (a.k.a. INS) on June 19, on its record in finding and removing undocumented immigrants from the US. more...

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