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A Note from the Editors:
Immigration And Search Engines
What happens when you enter the term "immigration" in the top four search engines? Immigration Daily set to find out. Here are the results of our quick search when we entered "immigration" on: Google, AOL search, MSN search, Yahoo search (recent statistics indicate that these four search engines account for about 90% of all searches conducted worldwide). While reviewing our findings below, please bear in mind that search engine rankings are dynamic and may change from time to time. Our findings are accurate as of the time of going to press today.
The former page of the then INS ranked very high on all four search results but the new BCIS site at immigration.gov was #10 in 3 out of 4 and absent in the 4th Top 10 list. Since the BCIS website has recently migrated to its new URL, it may be a few months before it returns to its former top position on all search engines. Sites which ranked in the Top 10 on all four search engines included the National Immigration Forum, The Center for Immigration Studies, AILA, and, naturally, ILW.COM. Our site ranked #3 on one search engine, and #6 on the other three search engines. Since a large percentage of web surfers use search engines to find information, ILW.COM is one of the most visited immigration-related websites.
We welcome readers to share their opinion and ideas on this topic with us by writing to weeklyeditor@ilw.com.
Articles
Introduction To Representing Noncitizens In Removal Proceedings: Part 4 of 5
Michael J. Boyle offers a detailed primer on removal proceedings and other forms of relief to noncitizens.
Refugee Women At Risk: Part 3 of 4
Eleanor Acer et al. of the Lawyers Committee for Human Rights describe how recent US laws have undermined the ability of refugee women to obtain asylum.
BICE Arrrests Large-Scale Fraudulent Document Ring
The Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (BICE) announced that they have arrested three individuals in connection with a large-scale fraudulent document ring in the Adams Morgan section of Washington D.C.
DHS Plans To Hold Competition For BCIS Customer Service Specialist Jobs
GovExec.com of Washington D.C. reports "Homeland Security Department employees who handle benefits and other services for immigrants will have to compete for their jobs within the next 11 months, the head of the Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services announced in an Aug. 1 internal e-mail to staff."
Is Outsourcing Jobs Bad For the US?
A BusinessWeek.com commentary provides opposing viewpoints on whether outsourcing jobs is bad for the US economy.
America's Challenge: Domestic Security, Civil Liberties, And National Unity After September 11
Muzaffer A. Chishti et. al of the Migration Policy Institute provide a summary excerpt of an analysis to date of our government's immigration actions from three distinct perspectives.
DOS Announces Two New Visa Classifications: F3 And M3
The Department of State amended its regulations to add two new nonimmigrant classifications: F3 and M3 for citizens and residents of Mexico and Canada who seek to commute to the US to attend an approved F/M school.
Religious Workers: A Last Chance Before September 30, 2003 To Obtain Permanent Residence For Non-Ministerial Religious Workers Without A Labor Certification Application
Bernard P. Wolfsdorf and Cliff Rosenthal writes "It is not yet clear whether or not the [special immigrant status of non-ministerial, religious workers] provision will in fact be extended before it sunsets on September 30th, given the current fluctuating immigration climate."
2003 Summer Update On Immigration Policy And Procedures
Cyrus D. Mehta provides a roundup of some of the recent developments on policy and procedural issues.
BCIS Issues I-600A Fact Sheet: Suspension Of Chinese Adoptions Due To SARS
The Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services (BCIS) issued a fact sheet describing how applicants may seek an extension of an approved Form I-600A (Application for Advanced Processing of Orphan Petition) beyond the 18 months normally allotted, if the applicants were unable to timely complete adoption processing due to the SARS suspension.
Sen. Cornyn's Guest Worker Bill Tops Agenda For His Mexico Trip
The Austin American-Statesman reports "Much of the agenda and interest among Mexican officials will focus on Cornyn's immigration reform bill, which seeks to help millions of undocumented immigrants live in the US legally as guest workers. The immigrants, most of whom would come from Mexico, could obtain a guest worker "blue card" that would allow unlimited border crossings for up to three years."
How Do I Apply to Bring a Foreign-Born Orphan to the US?
Read a detailed response from the BCIS on how to bring a foreign-born orphan to the US.
ILW.COM Highlights
New Seminar On Spirit, Body, And Soul
ILW.COM is pleased to announce a new 3-part telephonic seminar series which
will cover three key professional occupational categories:
- Entertainers/Artists/Athletes
- Chefs/Cooks and other Hospitality vocations
- Religious Workers
A holistic approach for these professions include both non-immigrant and
immigrant considerations. The practical and strategic points in this
seminar series are aimed at helping you in providing effective client
representation. Being on the cutting edge will give you a competitive edge.
You can attend this new telephonic seminar series "Immigration For The
Spirit, Body, And Soul: Entertainers/Artists/Athletes, Chefs/Cooks,
Religious Workers " from
the comfort and convenience of your office (no airplane/hotel costs) and
you won't lose an entire day away from your office. It is also a great
training tool for your entire law firm, as everyone can listen together
around a speaker-phone for only one registration fee. The discussion for
this telephonic seminar series is led by distinguished practitioner Greg
Siskind, and will include many other noted speakers (to be announced).
Don't delay! The deadline to
sign up is Monday, August 25th. For more info on
this phone seminar series, including detailed curriculum,
speaker bios, and registration information, please see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/august2003.shtm. For the fax version, please see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/august2003.pdf.
Letters to Editors
To write to Editors, send emails to weeklyeditor@ilw.com.
None this week.
Immigrant Life
Immigration Weekly Exclusive
Speech For The Foreign Born Student
Julie Daniels writes "Changing the way you speak and express yourself, is probably one of the most courageous steps that a person can take to transform, and enhance the quality of their life in a new country."
Have an article or a story that you'd like to share with us? Send your story or article that you feel would be of interest to immigrants to weeklyeditor@ilw.com.
This week's chat schedule
ILW.COM announces that as of May 2nd, all chats will be held at 7:00 pm Eastern Time.
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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. Correspondence to weeklyeditor@ilw.com. Letters may be edited and may be published and otherwise used in any medium.
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