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Criminal charges brought against several Tri Valley University students

Four defendants have been charged in federal court with visa fraud for their alleged roles in the case of a fake university in Pleasanton being used as a front for foreign students seeking to establish U.S. immigration status, according to court documents unsealed Tuesday. Read More

USCIS Announces “Entrepreneurs in Residence” Initiative

Agency focuses on fully realizing the job-creating potential of current immigration law Released Oct. 11.2011 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas joined the President’s Council on Jobs and Competitiveness in Pittsburgh to announce “Entrepreneurs in Residence.” This new innovative initiative will utilize industry expertise to strengthen USCIS policies and practices surrounding immigrant…

Winning a Writ of Mandamus by Hasan Abdullah

Frequently Asked Questions on the Administration’s Announcement Regarding a New Process to Further Focus Immigration Enforcement Resources on High Priority Cases

Why did the Administration create this process? DHS must ensure its immigration enforcement resources are focused on the removal of those who constitute our highest priorities, specifically individuals who pose a threat to public safety such as criminal aliens and national security threats, as well as repeat immigration law violators and recent border entrants. In…

US Labor Department postpones revising wage calculations for H-2B program

News Release ETA News Release: [09/22/2011] Contact Name: Dave Roberts or Sonia Melendez Phone Number: (202) 693-5945 or x4672 Release Number: 11-1404-NAT Delay avoids administering the H-2B program under potentially conflicting court orders WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration today announced a 60-day postponement of the effective date for the final…

Relief Provided to Thousands of Victims of Crimes

Press Release from USCIS WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), marking a significant milestone in its efforts to provide relief to victims of crimes, has for the second straight year approved 10,000 petitions for U nonimmigrant status, also referred to as the U-visa. On an annual basis, 10,000 U-visas are set aside for…