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Editor's Comments
Deadline Is Monday, March 22nd
Monday, March 22nd is the deadline to register for our new seminar series
"Overcoming Hurdles In Consular Processing: Visa Procedures, Security
Checks & The TAL" which will feature the following speakers:
- Department of State: Robyn Bishop (Mexico), Steve Fischel (Washington,
DC), Leslie Gerson (Canada), Gary Sheaffer (Canada)
- Attorneys: Avi Friedman, Sylvia Graves, Tien-Li Loke Walsh (Discussion
Leader), Sharon Mehlman, Roszel C. Thomsen (Export Control Attorney)
The discussion will cover the following areas:
- Applying for Visas - Are the Procedures Still the Same?
- Navigating Through the Maze of Security Checks and Special Issues that
Warrant Attention
- Visas Mantis Hits and the Technology Alert List – Why Scientists,
Academics, Researchers, Engineers and Hi-Tech Professionals Should Be
Concerned
The deadline to register is Monday, March 22nd. For more info, including
detailed curriculum, speaker bios,
and registration information, see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/march2004.shtm. (Fax version:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/march2004.pdf.)
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Overcoming Hurdles In Consular Processing: Visa Procedures, Security Checks & The TAL
The curriculum for our new seminar "Overcoming Hurdles In Consular Processing: Visa Procedures, Security Checks & The TAL" is as follows:
FIRST Phone Session on March 24:
Applying for Visas - Are the Procedures Still the Same?
- Third Country National Visa Processing in Canada and
Mexico
i. Update on Canada and Mexico
ii. Can TCN’s still apply?
iii. Can List of 26 or T-7 TCN’s still apply?
iv. Changes to the Automatic Revalidation Rule – what happens if the visa
is not issued – is my Client Stuck Outside the U.S.?
v. When should you Consider Border Post in Canada/Mexico over
Processing in Home Country?
vi. TCN E-1/E-2 Treaty Trader and Investor Visas Applying for Visas in
Home Country
- Applying for Visas in Home Country
i. Mandatory Interviews
ii. Personal Appearance Waivers, Appointments and Timing
- Visa Revalidation through the Department of State – is this still a
viable option?
- Importance of Reviewing Forms DS-156 and 157
- What Documents Should Your Client Bring To the Consulate?
- Where can Applicants from List of 26 or Terrible 7 countries
apply?
SECOND Phone Session on April 22:
Navigating Through the Maze of Security Checks and Special Issues
that Warrant Attention
- Data Sharing
- Visas Condor Checks for Applicants from Predominantly Muslim countries
or countries of concern
- NCIC Checks and Hits in the Database – remember that DUI or pot
conviction or petty theft arrest from 30 years ago?
- False Hits for Individuals with common names
- Visa Restrictions for Citizens and Nationals of State Sponsors of
Terrorism - Section 306 of the Border Security Act
- The Impact of Biometric Identifiers and new technologies
i. Biometrics in US visas – how does this impact visa processing?
ii. US VISIT
iii. Biometric requirements and the Visa Waiver program
IPASS
Memorandum of Understanding between the DOS and DHS
i. what does this mean for visa processing?
Special Visa Processing Issues
i. Applying for a B-1/B-2 after a Visa Waiver refusal
ii. Applying for a visa after failing to register on departure from the
U.S.
iii. Unlawful presence and 222(g) concerns
1. applying for a visa after a layoff situation
2. 222(g) versus 3/10 year bars
THIRD Phone Session on May 13:
Visas Mantis Hits and the Technology Alert List – Why Scientists,
Academics, Researchers, Engineers and Hi-Tech Professionals Should Be
Concerned
What is the TAL?
How does it impact foreign nationals?
Why should I be worried about it?
What Should I do if it looks like my Client Will be Subject to
TAL
What Kinds of Documents Should I Bring?
What Can I Do if my Client is Subject to the TAL?
What Can I Expect Once My Client is Back in the US?
The Related Issue of Export Controls
i. Why is this important now?
ii. What is a deemed export?
iii. What sorts of technologies are covered by export control
regulations?
iv. Applying for a License
v. Basic compliance procedures that every company should have
The deadline to register is Monday, March 22nd. For more info, including detailed curriculum, speaker bios,
and registration information, see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/march2004.shtm. (Fax version:
http://www.ilw.com/seminars/march2004.pdf.)
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Dear Editor:
It appeared that ILW.COM had awarded grants to various organizations. If so, is it possible to get information on the contents of the grants and the final reports associated with them?
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