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USCIS Reminds Individuals Affected by Hurricane Isaac of Available Immigration Benefits

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds customers affected by Hurricane Isaac of certain U.S. immigration benefits that may be available to them.

USCIS understands that a natural disaster can affect an individual’s ability to maintain lawful immigration status. Eligible individuals may apply for temporary relief measures, including:

HHS Confirms DACA Grantees Are Not Eligible For Medicaid

  • [Federal Register Volume 77, Number 169 (Thursday, August 30, 2012)]
    [Rules and Regulations]
    [Pages 52614-52616]
    From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
    [FR Doc No: 2012-21519]

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

    45 CFR Part 152

    [CMS-9995-IFC2]
    RIN 0938-AQ70

    Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan Program

    AGENCY: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Department of
    Health and Human Services (HHS).

DOS Announces Historic Visa Agreement Enters Into Force September 9, 2012

The U.S. Embassy in Moscow is pleased to announce that the historic U.S.-Russia visa agreement will enter into effect September 9, 2012. The agreement will facilitate travel and establish stronger ties between Russia and the United States, as it will benefit the largest segment of travelers in both our countries: business travelers and tourists. Starting September 9, Russian and American travelers for business or tourism will be eligible to receive visas valid for multiple entries during a period of 36 months.

DOS Announces Assistant Sec. Of State for Consular Affairs Has Authority To Waive a Visa Interviews

[Federal Register Volume 77, Number 168 (Wednesday, August 29, 2012)]
[Notices]
[Pages 52379-52380]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Printing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2012-21326]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

[Delegation of Authority No. 344]

Delegation by the Secretary of State to the Assistant Secretary
of State for Consular Affairs the Authority to Determine That it is
Necessary To Waive a Visa Interview as a Result of Unusual or Emergent
Circumstances

PERM Processing Times

According to DOL updates as of 8/14/2012, they are working on PERM application filed in the following months: 

 

Analyst Reviews: June 15, 2012 

 

Audits: December 2011 

 

Reconsideration Requests to the CO: September 2011 

 

Gov’t Error Reconsiderations: Current

USCIS Filing Tips for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Filing your request for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals involves several steps. You need to submit multiple forms, evidence and fees. Small mistakes in preparing your request could lead to it being rejected. Please read these tips to avoid having your request rejected or delayed because of common filing errors. 

DHS Update on The Impact of Counting Changes on Nonimmigrant Admissions

This report provides an update on trends in I-94 non-immigrant admissions and the estimated number of individual nonimmigrants admitted to the United States. In 2005, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began an effort to record all land admissions of an I-94 nonimmigrant; previously, only the initial admission was typically recorded. This process was completed at nearly all pedestrian crossings and vehicular lanes along the Southwest and Northern borders by March 2010. Increases in admissions after 2005 as reported by OIS are partly due to the counting changes.

DOL Announces 2013 Honors Program

The Honors Program in the Office of the Solicitor (SOL) at the U.S. Department of Labor provides challenging professional opportunities for outstanding law school graduates. Honors Program attorneys work with the ten divisions of the Solicitor’s Office, gaining exposure to a broad range of substantive legal work in one of the government’s preeminent legal offices. Upon completion of the two-year program, Honors Program attorneys continue their careers in public service in one of the Solicitor’s national or regional offices.