http://www.mysite.co.uk Information about the the feed goes here. en Copyright 2008. My Site 60 tulsalawhttp://feedburner.google.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Employers Beware: ICE Commences Nation-wide Audit of Business Immigration Records. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Large Immigrant Populations Keep Cities Safe, Just Ask El Paso, TX. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Becoming American. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp slideshow of the history of immigration.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp "Immigrant Experience" - a rich and moving story of American Immigration. Check it out. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp 'STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY: The Economic and Political Clout of Immigrants, Latinos, and Asians'. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Read this if you are coming to the United States temporarily to work or study. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp THE FACTS ABOUT THE INDIVIDUAL TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (ITIN): An ITIN is NOT an Immigration Benefit. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Immigration Myths & Facts - January 2008.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp President Obama's remarks following a meeting on June 25, 2009 with congressional leaders to discuss immigration reform, in which he expresses his administration's support for CIR. He also notes that USCIS will soon be implementing some technology initiatives, including changes to its website.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp DIP National Training 2008 Manual. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Economic Stimulus through Legalization. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp ESTA Requirements Effective 1/12/2009. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp ESTA Requirements Effective 1/12/2009. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Obama Immigration policy blueprint. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Immigrants and the Current Economic Crisis. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security and International Law. The Subcommittee has jurisdiction over: immigration and naturalization, border security, admission of refugees, treaties, conventions and international agreements, claims against the United States, federal charters of incorporation, private immigration and claims bills, non-border enforcement, other appropriate matters as referred by the Chairman, and relevant oversight. Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) will chair the sixteen-member subcommittee, and Representatives Steve King (R-IA) will serve as Ranking Member. Immigration Subcommittee members will also include: Howard Berman (D-CA), Sheila Jackson-Lee (D-TX), Maxine Waters (D-CA), Pedro Pierluisi (D-Puerto Rico), Luis Gutierrez (D-IL), Linda Sanchez (D-CA), Anthony Weiner (D-NY), Charles Gonzalez (D-TX), Bill Delahunt (D-MA), Gregg Harper (R-MS), Elton Gallegly (R-CA), Dan Lungren (R-CA), Ted Poe (R-TX), Jason Chaffetz (R-UT). The Immigration Subcommittee is part of the larger House Judiciary Committee, which has jurisdiction not only over matters related to immigration, but also over a range of judicial issues such as judicial proceedings, federal courts, civil liberties, interstate compacts, and patents.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp the new I-9 form. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp

The 2009 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Contiguous States
and the District of Columbia

Persons in family	Poverty guideline
1	$10,830
2	14,570
3	18,310
4	22,050
5	25,790
6	29,530
7	33,270
8	37,010
For families with more than 8 persons, add $3,740 for each additional person.

2009 Poverty Guidelines for Alaska

Persons in family	Poverty guideline
1	$13,530
2	18,210
3	22,890
4	27,570
5	32,250
6	36,930
7	41,610
8	46,290
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,680 for each additional person.

2009 Poverty Guidelines for Hawaii

Persons in family	Poverty guideline
1	$12,460
2	16,760
3	21,060
4	25,360
5	29,660
6	33,960
7	38,260
8	42,560
For families with more than 8 persons, add $4,300 for each additional person.

]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Napolitano would bring a wide skill set as Head of DHS - link to an article in Atlanta-Constitution Journal. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Intercountry Adoption process since the implementation of the Hague Adoption Convention on 4/1/08 ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Florida will try out system to save immigrants from scams - this story by Kevin Graham appeared in St. Petersburg Times. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp The Power of the Immigrant and Latino Vote in the 2008 Election - Unprecedented Mobilization, Fueled by Immigration Debate, Could be Decisive. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Read the update.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp DV-2010 Lottery online entry begins at Noon EDT on October 2, 2008, and ends at Noon EST on December 1, 2008. Instructions are not yet available. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp reports on 2007 nonimmigrant admissions and estimates of unauthorized immigrants living in the U.S. in January 2007 to its website. AILA Doc. No. 08091969. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Read the entire article here . ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Jonathan Scharfen, Acting Director, USCIS contributed a piece to the DHS Leadership Journal in which he addressed, processing times for naturalization applications and visa wait times. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp comprehensive table of state and local laws, resolutions and policies aimed at limiting the enforcement of immigration law by state and local authorities. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp State of Immigration", covering border enforcement, employment verification, workplace enforcement, H-1Bs, H-2Bs and more. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp USCIS will resume premium processing for I-140s starting in mid-June. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp transition of N-400's to the NBC and a sample N-400 receipt . ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Premium Processing for I-140s . ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Fact Sheet on Decentralized Correspondence (DECOR) letters for tax year 2007. On 4/3/08 SSA began mailing these letters to employees in cases where the name and social security provided could not be matched to an earnings record.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp projected processing times at local offices for naturalization applications. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp guidance on adjustment of status applications filed by VAWA self-petitioners who are present in the U.S. without having been inspected or paroled.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp AAO processing times as of 4/23/08 ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp information on filing petitions and applications with the National Benefits Center.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp ICE raided seven Mexican restaurants in four states: NY, PA, OH, and WV. ICE carried out criminal arrests of the owner and managers, and detained 45 foreign nationals at 10 sites]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp ICE raided Pilgrim's Pride plants in five states. More than 280 foreign nationals were arrested at the poultry processing plants in TX, FL, TN, AR, and WV.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Visa Waiver Program Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) with the Korean Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade Yu Myung-hwan. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp E-verify.
- This rule extends the authorized period of stay as well as work authorization of any F-1 student who is the beneficiary of a timely filed H1B petition that has been granted by or remains pending with USCIS. The extension of status and work authorization terminates on October 1 of the fiscal year for which the H1B visa has been requested.
- A student meeting the eligibility requirements may file for a 17 month extension of employment authorization by filing form I-765 prior to the expiration date of the students current OPT employment authorization. If a student timely and property files the application for extension but the current employment expires prior to a decision on the extension application the students form I-766 is extended automatically.
- A new graduating student can apply for 29 months of OPT]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp preliminary number H-1B petitions received during the filing period ending on 4/7/08.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Visa Bulletin for May 2008. Section D addresses possible retrogression in the F-2A category. Section E notes that employment-based visa cut-off dates may be adjusted in the final quarter of FY 2008. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp mandatory participation in the program will overload the SSA and adversely affect millions of U.S. citizens. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp reports on FY2009 H-1B cap filings. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp legislative and regulatory authority for the DOL to require SWAs to verify employment eligibility of H-2A applicants.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp a State Employment Agency's participation in E-Verify.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp the final rule for the land and sea portion of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, which requires travelers to present a secure citizenship and identity document for land and sea travel into the U.S. The rule is being published a year in advance of its 6/1/09 effective date. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp FAQs on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative's final rule on travel document. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp updated background check Q & As. The policy update is followed by the first draft of the Q & As released on 2/20/08.]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp technical instructions on vaccination requirements for immigrant visa applicants. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Crime, Corrections and California: What Does Immigration Have to Do with It?" that finds that immigrants are far less likely to commit crimes in California than those born in the U.S. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp complete DOJ Press Release, click here. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/tulsalaw/~3/T2maojd4g3U/news_stories.asp Dept. of State rules and US Immigration rules on this matter. ]]> http://www.tulsalaw.com/news_stories.asp