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Confidentiality and Retaliation in Sexual Harassment Claims

January 21, 2013

Author: NY Employment Lawyer Alena Shautsova

Sometimes people filing sexual harassment claims are concerned about keeping the filing confidential. According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), EEOC employees must keep the matter strictly confidential during the investigation. However, once charges are filed, the law requires the EEOC to disclose a copy of the charges to the employer and at that point all details about alleged discrimination and the person filing the charges are disclosed. The employer has the opportunity to review the information and dispute the charge.
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North Carolina Will Have To Issue Driver’s License To DACA Benefices

January 19, 2013

It’s just not so long ago, that DACA beneficiaries received hope that they will be able to get driver’s license and ability to travel outside the US.

But some States  do not support Federal decisions, and refuse to issue driver’s license to DACA beneficiaries. This seems to be absurd in the light of the fact that it is Federal government that decide whether or not somebody is legal in the US. Of course, issuing a driver’s license is  a state prerogative, but it is based on Federal determination of whether or not somebody is granted a status in the US. As such, States should not be allowed to deny valid applications for license to otherwise qualified applicants.
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Asylum Denials Rates Are At Historic Low

January 17, 2013

What are the odds of getting asylum in the United States? According to the latest report, they are pretty good.

Asylum denials rates are at their historic low. The statistics released by TRAC Immigration shows that  the odds of an asylum claim being granted  reached a historic high  in FY2012, with only 44.5% being turned down.
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Hispanics’ Call to Action for Immigration Reform

January 17, 2013

A coalition of Hispanic labor organizations and civil rights groups has begun mobilizing for immigration reform. The coalition consists of the National Council of La Raza, Service Employees International Union, the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, the League of United Latin American Citizens, the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, Mi Familia Vota, Voto Latino and the Hispanic Federation. The Arizona Daily Star reported about the coalition’s nationally launched campaign for immigration reform legislation in 2013.

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Employee Visa News From US Embassy In Mexico

January 16, 2013

Expedited Visa Processing for Employees

New program to facilitate business relationship between the USA and Mexico has been implemented that will speed up visa processing for employees:

“The United States Embassy is pleased to announce the expansion of its Business Facilitation Program (BFP) that allows access to expedited visa processing for employees of qualifying firms traveling to the U.S. on company business. The BFP will provide time-saving benefits for businesses whose employees need to travel to the U.S., and highlights the United States’ commitment to deepening trade and economic engagement with Mexico.

The BFP is open throughout Mexico and is available at all U.S. Consulates and the Embassy.  The BFP requires interested firms to register with the U.S. Embassy’s or Consulates’ Consular Section.

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Recapping 2012 Deportation Statistics

January 11, 2013

Deportation Statistics

Author: Deportation Lawyer Alena Shautsova

As one year ends and the next year ushers in, we like to take stock and evaluate, which help provide an analysis for future planning. While the Obama administration again promises immigration reform, statistics indicate that deportation during for the period of the President’s term and in particular deportation statistics during 2012 reached an all time high.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the fiscal year ending deportation statistics were as follows:
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USCIS FAQ on Provisional Waiver

January 11, 2013

USCIS Frequently Asked Questions on Provisional Waiver I-601A are available here

USCIS будет принимать звонки по субботам!

January 10, 2013

Операторы USCIS теперь будут принимать звонки по субботам.

К обычным часам работы с 800-800 по будням,  федеральное агенство добавило субботине часы с 9 00- 5 00.

Новое время должно помочь тем обращающимся, которые ранее не могли позвонить из-за занятости на работе.

USCIS номер по прежнему

1-800-375-5283.

Новые Правила Петиции Для Нелегально Въехавших В США

January 8, 2013

Нелегально Въехавших В США

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До недавнего времени, лица нелегально въехавшие в США без визы (путем пересечения границы) должны были покинуть штаты и ждать решения по вопросу о прощении нелегального въезда заграницей.

C марта 2013 года USCIS вводит новый порядок рассмотрения петиций нелегально въехавших В США (I-601 waiver of unlawful presence). Теперь нелегалы, близкие родственники граждан США, будут имеет возможность подавать на специальное разрешение находясь на территории США и здесь же дожидаться ответа.

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Provisional Waiver Will Be Available This Spring

January 2, 2013

Finally, the USCIS finalized provisional waiver rules.

Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces the time U.S. citizens are separated from their immediate relatives (spouse, children and parents), who are in the process of obtaining visas to become lawful permanent residents of the United States under certain circumstances. The final rule establishes a process that allows certain individuals to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver before they depart the United States to attend immigrant visa interviews in their countries of origin.

According to the notice, the process will be effective on March 4, 2013 and more information about the filing process will be made available in the coming weeks at www.uscis.gov

If you or your loved ones need help with the provisional waiver process, consult with  New York Immigration attorney at 917-885-2261.