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Immigrant's
Weekly April 9, 2001
Arthur L. Zabenko, Editor
Nina Manchanda, Assistant Editor
Marc Ellis, Chat Transcripts Editor
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A Note from the Editors: The V Visa
The INS has recently released information on the new V visa category. The Department of State is supposed to have started issuing V visas at consulates. People in the US eligible for V visas must wait until INS publishes regulations in the Federal Register. The agency expects to have regulations published by May 2001 to establish an application form and filing procedures.
Applicants for the V visa and status MUST:
- Be the spouse or unmarried child (under 21 years of age) of a lawful
permanent resident; AND
- Have a Form I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) filed with the INS on his or
her behalf by the lawful permanent resident spouse or parent on or before
December 21, 2000; AND
- Have been waiting for at least three years after the Form I-130 was filed
for their immigrant visa number (priority date) to become available in
accordance with the Department of State’s monthly Visa Bulletin, or be the unmarried child (under 21 years of age) of a person who meets the above requirements.
Having spent time in the US in unlawful status will not prevent the INS from approving V status, but having V status will not prevent the 3/10 year bar from being applied if those people leave the US.
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Strategies For Filing a Successful Marriage Petition
INSGreenCard reviews the process and documentation required to establish a bona fide marriage.
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March Information on 245(i)
Nina Manchanda gathers all the most recent information on 245(i) carried on ILW.COM.
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The Canadian Option and Problem of H-1B Layoffs
Canadian immigration attorney Catherine Kerr writes about options for H-1B holders who find themselves out of work. Ms. Kerr will give a special chat on Canadian immigration law on Wednesday, March 11, 2001, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern (New York) time.
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H-1B Compliance: The High Price of Good Intentions
Gary Endelman writes about the systemic weaknesses at the Department of Labor which lead to ever-increasing complexity in H-1B compliance.
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The INS Issues Detention Standards Governing the Treatment of Detained Immigrants and Asylum Seekers
Llewelyn G. Pritchard, chair of the American Bar Association's (ABA) Immigration Pro Bono Development and Bar Activation Project, analyzes the new INS detention standards being phased in all facilities holding INS detainees.
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Visa Kits
ILW.COM has recently introduced the sale of visa kits on the site. The kits available are Student
Visa (F-1), Temporary Employment in the US (H-1B), Fiancé (e) Visa (K-1), Residence via Marriage to US Citizen/Resident, Residence
via Family Relationship, Residence via Exceptional ability or National Interest Waiver, American Citizenship. For each visa type
the kit covers the eligibility requirements, the application process and the documentation needed. All include examples of the
required forms. These kits are informational guides only. The fast pace of legislation coming from congress, coupled with shifting
interpretations by government agencies make it impossible for the publishers of these materials to keep them current. Do expect
these kits to allow you to gather the documentation your lawyer will need so he can prepare your case expeditiously. Do expect them
to provide information so you can ask questions to determine if a particular lawyer is the right one to handle your case.
Do expect them to provide copies of the forms which will need to be filed. Do not expect these kits to substitute for the advice
of an attorney. Attorneys, order these kits as an educational tool for your clients. Visa seekers, order these kits to become
educated consumers of legal services. Order today and make use of these visa kits.
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Immigrant's Weekly carries classified ads related to immigration. $100 for single insertion, $200 for four consecutive insertions, payable in advance. Contact us for details. We will also carry for no charge announcements such as immigration related events. We reserve the right to refuse any ad and to make minor editorial and formatting changes. Send to editor@ilw.com.
SYMPOSIUM: Low Wage Immigrant Workers: Essential to Employers but Neglected Under Our Immigration Laws
All interested persons are invited to attend. No fee or reservation is required. Monday, April 16, 2001, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. New York City Bar Association, 42 West 44th Street. For details click here.
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An Important disclaimer! The information provided on this
page is not legal advice. Transmission of this information
is not intended to create, and receipt by you does not
constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers must
not act upon any information without first seeking advice
from a qualified attorney. © Copyright 2001 American Immigration
LLC, ILW.COM. Correspondence to weeklyeditor@ilw.com.
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