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02 Dec 2014

TPS Designations for Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated three West African countries for temporary protected status (TPS), due to the outbreak of Ebola in the region. Effective November 21, 2014, nationals of Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone living in the United States are eligible...

26 Nov 2014

President on Deferred Action for Parental Accountability

As has been widely reported, President Barack Obama made a nationally televised speech, on November 20, 2014, announcing his plans for a series of executive actions on immigration policy. The centerpiece of his immigration proposal is the Deferred Action for Parental Accountability (DAPA) program, which...

10:56 / Comprehensive Immigration Reform / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident

06 Nov 2014

DHS Initiates Haitian Family Reunification Program in 2015

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans for a Haitian Family Reunification Program (HFRP), which will allow some Haitian nationals who are the beneficiaries of family-based petitions to enter the United States while the cases are still pending. The program is expected to...

07:33 / AOS/CP (Family) / For Families / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family

13 Oct 2014

CBP Issues Integrity and Personal Accountability Strategy

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which is responsible for guarding this nation's borders, has issued an integrity and personal accountability document to address the integrity standards of the agency. The CBP has released this document in the wake of well-publicized allegations and concerns of...

07:59 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

02 Oct 2014

CBP Designates 14 POEs for Optimized Processing of First-Time Canadian TN & L Applicants

In September 2014, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) designated fourteen ports of entry (POEs) for optimized processing of first-time Canadian applicants for admission in the TN or L-1 categories. While eligible applicants are not required to use these particular POEs, the CBP is encouraging...

08:30 / Homeland Security / L-1 / NewsBrief / Other Work Statuses / Worker

29 Sep 2014

Obtaining a Waiver for a Nonimmigrant

Foreign nationals may be deemed ineligible for admission (i.e. "inadmissible") to the United States for a variety of reasons. Common grounds of inadmissibility include: medical grounds, criminal grounds, and immigration violations (including fraud or material misrepresentation in connection with an immigration benefit). In most situations,...

08:14 / Consulates / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Visitor / Worker

07 Aug 2014

Document Screening for Applicants at U.S. Consulates

The process of applying for both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas at U.S. consular posts abroad may raise questions of exactly what information is checked and how that information is gathered during the screening process. A June 2014 Congressional Research Service report provides an overview of the...

08:26 / Consulates / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

31 Jul 2014

President Seeks Input to Improve Entry Process into United States

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) have published a notice inviting comments on President Obama's request for a plan to improve the entry process for international travelers arriving at U.S. airports. In the notice, the two agencies are...

07:40 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel / Visitor

23 Jul 2014

Study-in-the-States Portal Helps International Students

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has continued to enhance the Study-in-the-States web portal. The Study-in-the-States WebSite was initiated in 2011 to assist international students and school officials. The most recent improvements include a mobile-ready version of the website. Study-in-the-States Initiative The Study-in-the-States Initiative was launched in...

07:10 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

07 Jul 2014

NewsFlash! TSA Announces Enhanced Security Measures for Certain Flights to U.S.

On July 6, 2014, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced that travelers boarding flights bound for the United States from certain airports with direct flights to this country will face enhanced security measures. Travelers are advised to be particularly aware of the potential inspection of electronic...

15:56 / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel

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