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Questions & Answers: Information for U.S. Citizens in the process of adopting a child from Haiti
Questions & Answers: Information for U.S. Citizens in the process of adopting a child from Haiti
Introduction
On Jan. 12, 2010, Haiti experienced an earthquake of devastating proportions. This set of questions and answers provides information for United States citizens in the process of adopting a child from Haiti.
CBP Reminds U.S.-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization
On the one-year anniversary of implementing the Electronic System for Travel Authorization, the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Customs and Border Protection reminds U.S.-bound travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries of the ESTA requirement. Beginning January 20, CBP will initiate a 60-day transition to enforced ESTA compliance for air carriers; VWP travelers without an approved ESTA may not be allowed to board a U.S.-bound plane.
USCIS Announces Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Haitian Orphans
On Jan. 18, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), today announced a humanitarian parole policy allowing orphaned children from Haiti to enter the United States temporarily on an individual basis to ensure that they receive the care they need—as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support of international recovery efforts after last week’s earthquake.
Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
[Federal Register: January 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 11)]
[Notices]
[Page 2879-2880]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2009-0162]
RIN 1601-ZA08
Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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Tips for Filing Form I-821, Application for TPS
Tips for filing form I-821, the application for Temporary Protected Status.
DHS Secretary Announces Designation of TPS for Eligible Haitian Nationals
Release Date: January 15, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
DHS Secretary Napolitano Announces Streamlined Citizenship Application Process for Members of the Military
Release Date: January 15, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Rule Formalizes Longstanding Policy to Expedite Citizenship for Service Men and Women
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the publication of a rule formalizing DHS' longstanding policy to expedite and streamline the citizenship process for men and women bravely serving in America's armed forces.
USCIS Memo on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated guidance to adjudication officers to clarify what constitutes a valid employer-employee relationship to qualify for the H-1B ‘specialty occupation’ classification. The memorandum clarifies such relationships, particularly as it pertains to independent contractors, self-employed beneficiaries, and beneficiaries placed at third-party worksites.