Posts in February, 2011

Silent Raids Lead to Dismissal of Hundreds of Immigrant Workers, Employers Beware of I-9 Compliance Feb 28

The Obama administration continues to conduct silent raids on businesses employing illegal workers, most recently targeting ...

Mexican Citizen Gets 3-Year Sentence for Fleeing From Border Patrol Feb 20

On February 15, 2011, a Mexican citizen was sentenced in Toledo, Ohio to three years in federal prison. After completion of his ...

February 18, 2011 DOS Issues Scam Alert for Diversity Visa Applicants Feb 20

Scammers are sending fraudulent emails and letters, according to the US Department of State to Diversity Visa (DV) applicants. The ...

Export Control Response Needed on I-129 Beginning February 20, 20111 Feb 19

As of February 20, 2011, Part 6 - the Export Control Attestation - on the Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker Form I-129 must be ...

No Grace Period for Non LPR Cancellation Feb 16

The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit determined that persons who entered the United States illegally on June ...