|
Comment
DHS Lowest In Morale
According to an Office of Personnel Mangement 2004 survey, the Department of Homeland Security ranked lowest in employee morale. The department finished in the top half of the 30 departments and agencies on only one question. More than 56 percent strongly agreed with the statement "The work I do is important." Indeed, fewer than one-quarter of DHS employees said they knew for sure "how my work relates to the agency's goals and priorities." For the full Federal Human Capital Survey 2004, see here.
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas with us by writing to editor@ilw.com.
Focus
Deadline Is Tuesday, Nov. 29th For Removal Issues
The curriculum for the December 1st phone session on Removal Issues is as
follows:
- Tips for Representing Immigrants in Removal Proceedings
- Burden of Proof Issues
- Recent Developments in 212(c) caselaw
- Adjustment of Status
- Reinstatement of Removal
The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, November 29th. For more info,
including
speaker bios, detailed curriculum, and registration information, please
see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/october2005.shtm. (Fax version: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/october2005.pdf.)
Article
Favorable Federal Court Ruling On EB-3 Equivalency Degree Issue
Cyrus D. Mehta writes "When a foreign national holds a degree from a foreign country, it must be established that he or she has an equivalency of a US bachelor's degree in the context of an H-1B nonimmigrant visa petition and an employment-based immigrant visa petition."
News
USCIS Notice On Temporary Help For Students Affected By Hurricane Katrina
The USCIS published a Federal Register notice on the suspension of certain regulatory requirements for a specific group of F-1 nonimmigrant
students who were enrolled in academic institutions located in areas that have been adversely affected by Hurricane Katrina.
Classifieds
Help Wanted: Immigration Professional
Washington State University, International Programs seeks Immigration Compliance Specialist. Administrative professional, permanent, 12 month, full time position to
provide relevant support services to foreign faculty and scholars in
achieving legal status in the United States; promote intercultural
understanding and knowledge about Citizenship and Immigration Services,
Department of State, and Department of Labor; assist University departments
in hiring qualified foreign faculty and staff.
Required: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 4 years professional
experience hiring foreign faculty/staff. Master's or JD degree may be
substituted for up to 1 year of required experience.
Preferred: Knowledge of U.S. government regulations affecting international
faculty/scholars (DHS, USCIS, DOL, CBP, DOS). Demonstrated experience
working with culturally diverse clientele. Five years professional
experience hiring foreign faculty/staff. Experience with PR sponsorship,
H-1B1, J-1, TN, B-1, and 0-1 status. Overseas experience and/or fluency in
a second language. Demonstrated computer skills/experience with databases
and electronic reporting systems (ACCESS, FSAtlas, i1440) and with
development/production of electronic publications and websites.
Salary is competitive with full benefits package. Screening of applications
will begin on January 3, 2006. Submit a letter of application, resume, and
three letters of recommendation which include reference name, address,
phone, and e-mail to:
Mary Weitz, Clerical Manager
Immigration Compliance Specialist Search
PO Box 645121 / Bryan Hall 206
Pullman, WA 99164-5121. WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens and
is an EEO/AA Employer and Educator. Members of protected groups are
encouraged to apply.
Help Wanted: Immigration Professional
Human Rights Initiative (HRI) seeks a Legal Director. Based in Dallas, TX, HRI is dedicated to protecting
international human rights to those who have suffered human rights abuses. HRI offers free representation to indigent asylum-seekers, unaccompanied immigrant children, and immigrant families who are victims of domestic
violence or violent crimes through pro bono legal professionals. Candidate must be passionate advocate of HRI's mission who
will cultivate strong ties between HRI and its stakeholders. Job Responsibilities: oversee all immigration legal
activities; supervise legal staff; participate in intakes and case evaluation; approve case submissions; assist in hearings; maintain/develop
pro bono program; advise pro bono attys; serve as resource on relevant law/policy; represent HRI in legal community; participate in agency development. Education/Experience: JD degree; licensed in any state; 5 yrs. immigration law exp. with emphasis in asylum, VAWA, and trafficking; court experience; management/team environment experience; excellent leadership and interpersonal skills; passion for human rights. For complete job description, visit: www.hrionline.org. Email resume + salary req. to Cannon Flowers: employment@hrionline.org.
Help Wanted: Immigration Attorney
Well-respected business immigration practice located in North Potomac, MD with 20+ years experience is now expanding. Seeks committed,
energetic attorney with strong client interface skills, meticulous attention to detail, superior writing ability and uncompromising
professional ethics. Outstanding professional development and growth opportunity. Small, casual, flexible and collegial office. Contact
Denise Hammond at: denise@hammondlegal.com.
Case Management Technology
With INSZoom, you can rest assured that you have the most secure, simple and strategic software and support services available on the market. Our state-of-the art product helps US immigration law firms build efficiency, accuracy and transparency through a single, comprehensive software. We offer 600+ Forms and many advanced features to provide you with an all-in-one case management system solution. Let your clients update their profile information, check their case status, maintain compliance, and generate numerous reports, all via a secure online system. INSZoom's leading edge technology is backed by a friendly, responsive and multi-lingual customer support team. We will configure INSZoom to your workflow for maximium results. INSZoom's technical team works diligently to ensure that the technology works for you - every time! INSZoom is available in 2 versions: Install in your own office or host on INSZoom secure servers. Contact us for a free guided tour today at 925-244-0600 or info@inszoom.com.
comingsNgoings
Readers can share their professional announcements (100-words or fewer at no charge), email: editor@ilw.com.
Submit Your Announcement
If you have a professional announcement such as: New Position, Honors And Awards, Mergers & Acquisitions, New Office Address, New Appointment, New Associate, New Attorney, New Partner, that you wish to share with the Immigration Daily community, send your professional announcement to: editor@ilw.com. comingsNgoings announcements is a free service.
Letters
Readers are welcome to share their comments, email: editor@ilw.com (300-words or fewer preferred). Many letters to the Editor refer to past correspondence, available in our archives.
Dear Editor:
I have been receiving Immigration Daily for quite some time now. I find it very very informative. In fact the newsletter plus ILW.COM website is all I need to follow US immigration affairs. One question though, where do I get the editor's response to a question dated Sept 2, 2005 by a reader named Michael Glah concerning H2R classification? I need some enlightenment myself.
Fransiscus Mutidjo, Finance Officer, International Seabed Authority
Kingston, Jamaica
Editor's note: We welcome and encourage our readers to correspond with us, including responses to letters to the Editor that appear in Immigration Daily. We do not generally respond to letters to the Editor.
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 1999-2005 American Immigration LLC, ILW.COM. Send correspondence and articles to editor@ilw.com. Letters and articles may be edited and may be published and otherwise used in any medium. The views expressed in letters and articles do not necessarily represent the views of ILW.COM.
|
