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DHS and CBP Reach Agreement with Tribe on Cross-border ID Document |
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Written by Jordana Hart
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Tuesday, 03 November 2009 |
The Department of Homeland Security and the Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona today formalized an agreement to develop a Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI)-compliant Enhanced Tribal Card (ETC)—signed by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Assistant Commissioner Thomas S. Winkowski and Tohono O’odham Nation of Arizona Chairperson Ned Norris,Jr., in a ceremony in Washington.
The ETC verifies tribal citizenship and identity for the purpose of native peoples entering the United States by land or sea from Canada or Mexico, enhancing safety and security of U.S. borders while facilitating legitimate travel and trade.
“This agreement will strengthen safety along our borders while providing Tohono O’odham members a secure and standardized ID card,” said Secretary Napolitano. “In the months ahead, we will continue to build upon these efforts—from secure identification to preparing for emergencies—with our tribal partners across the country.”
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 November 2009 )
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New H-1B Cap Count: Inching toward Cap |
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Written by Jordana Hart
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Monday, 02 November 2009 |
USCIS has reported that, as of October 25, 2009, approximately 52,800 H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H1-B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the exemption of 20,000 from the fiscal year 2010 cap. Any H1-B petitions filed on behalf of an alien with an advanced degree will now count toward the general H1-B cap of 65,000. Note that deducting the H-1B visas resevred for Chilean and Singaporean nationals under treaties with the U.S., the actual cap number is 58,200 H-1B visas.
USCIS states that it will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits, taking into account the fact that some of these petitions may be denied, revoked, or withdrawn.
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USCIS Offers Free Citizenship Workshop Nov. 14 at Oakland Park, FL office |
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Written by Jordana Hart
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Thursday, 22 October 2009 |
U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services is holding a free Citizenship Workshop at the USCIS Oakland Park Field Office on Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 10:00 a.m. – 12 noon.
USCIS will explain the citizenship process and distributing free study materials, including vocabulary and civics flash cards and study guides.
The workshop is open to the public. Normally, these materials are available for purchase at a cost of more than $35.00. Materials will be distributed on a first come first serve basis, so USCIS advises attendees to arrive on time.
The location of the USCIS Oakland Park Field Office is 4451 NW 31st Ave. Oakland Park, Fl. 33309. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 22 October 2009 )
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