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U.S. Immigration Legislation News
 Immigration News Article Archives
Obama Signs Bill Extending Two Immigration-Related Programs
On March 20, 2009, President Obama signed H.R. 1127 (PL 111-9), which extends two immigration related programs --Religious Workers and Conrad 30-- through September 30, 2009.
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USCIS Updates I-9 Manual for Employers
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USCIS released an updated Handbook for Employers with instructions for completing Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification Form. The handbook's revision date is April 4, 2009.
USCIS Announces H-1B Requirements for Companies that Received TARP Funding
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On March 3, 2009, USCIS announced additional requirements for employers, who receive funds through TARP or under section 13 of the Federal Reserve Act (covered funding), before they may hire a foreign national to work in the H-1B specialty occupation category.
BIA Finds that IJ Can Order Continued Detention as Condition of Voluntary Departure
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BIA dismisses the appeal determining that an IJ has the authority to order the continued detention of a foreign national as a condition of voluntary departure. Also upholds IJ's finding that the foreign national failed to establish eligibility for asylum, withholding or CAT relief. Matter of M-A-S-, 24 I-N Dec. 762 (BIA 2009).
USCIS Publishes Revised Information Collection on Form G-639
USCIS published a revised information collection on Form G-639, Freedom of Information/Privacy Act Request. Comments are due May 22, 2009. (74 FR 12145, 3/23/09).
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