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1. Get the latest edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook - http://www.bls.gov/oco/home.htm

2. Cite other useful sources:

• Career Guide to Industries - http://www.bls.gov/oco/cg/home.htm
• Canadian National Occupational Classification system
  http://www23.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/2001/e/generic/welcome.shtml

4. Review CSC/AILA H-1B Discussion Group Summary AILA Doc. 00050901

List of Responsibilities For Immigration Processes

1. Technology Alert List can be found at http://travel.state.gov/state147566.html

2. To follow up on a TAL Mantis security check, you may contact the Security Advisory Opinion Resolution Unit at

saoinquiries@state.gov

3. To follow up on a Condor security check that has been pending for over 90 days, you may email usvisa@state.gov or call the State Department on (202) 663-1225

4. Case cited to recapture time outside of the United States for H-1B purposes is Nair v. Coultice, 162 F. Supp. 2d 1209 (S.D. Cal. 2001)

Some interesting statistics:

1. Penalties imposed by the Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) for export control violations: $1.2 million in 2001; $2.5 million in 2001; $5.2 million in 2002

2. The FBI expects to process approximately 200,000 visa name check requests, including approx. 75,000 Condor checks and 25,000 Mantis checks this year.

3. Follow up Issue: which agencies are in charge of export control regulations?

4. There are 2 primary sets of laws and regulations that govern exports

• The Commerce Control List (CCL) under the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) are governed by the Commerce Department
• The International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) is governed by the Department of State

Additional reading:

1. T.L. Loke Walsh, The Technology Alert List and Export Control: Frequently Asked Questions, published in the 16th Annual California Chapters Conference Handbook, 2003.