AB 1401 (http://goo.gl/3lgWEY), a bill that could make California the first state to allow “lawful permanent immigrants” to serve in the jury, clears the assembly floor (by a vote of 48-28), and heads to the Governor’s desk for signature. …
Yearly Archives: 2013
OSC Guidance on Pre-Population of Section 1 of the Form I-9
To avoid providing outdated or inaccurate information and depriving an employee with limited English proficiency (LEP) from understanding the accuracy of information on the form, the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) discourages employers from pre-populating section…
New resources to help protect immigrant crime victims
New resources to help protect immigrant crime victims. DHS Releases New Training Materials for Law Enforcement | The White House
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USCIS Warns Stakeholders of Recent Telephone Scams
Please beware of telephone scammers. Originally shared by +Loke Walsh Immigration Law USCIS Warns Stakeholders of Recent Telephone Scams USCIS does not initiate a phone call to applicants for personal and any form of payment information. So if you get…
USCIS Warns Stakeholders of Recent Telephone Scams
USCIS does not initiate a phone call to applicants for personal and any form of payment information. So if you get an unexpected call like this, just say: NO THANK YOU! The Message: Dear Stakeholder, In recent weeks, U.S. Citizenship…
CBP travel tips for your next trip abroad
CBP travel tips for your next trip abroad International Travel Tips – CBP.gov
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OSC Guidance
General contractors requiring subcontractor's employees to present original I-9 documentation could present a number of problems. "If a general contractor were to ask an employee of a subcontractor to produce such documents a second time, this could present a number…
CBP Expands Global Entry Eligibility
Great news that CBP has expanded its Global Entry program to include frequent travelers from the UK, Germany, Qatar and Korea! Originally shared by +Loke Walsh Immigration Law CBP Expands Global Entry Eligibility Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and…
September 2013 Visa Bulletin Is Out
Some good news for those of you with EB-3 priority dates. The Department of State's September Visa Bulletin shows a forward movement of 18 months except for EB-3 India and the Philippines. Originally shared by +Loke Walsh Immigration Law September…
September 2013 Visa Bulletin Is Out
The Visa Bulletin for September 2013 shows significant movement in EB-3 category. Most countries (except India and the Philippines) in this category advanced 18 months. On the other hand, the priority date for EB-2 (India) stays strong and advances for…
