Independent Auditor's Report on USCIS FY 2009 Consolidated Balance Sheet
The attached report presents the results of USCIS consolidated balance sheet audit for fiscal year (FY) 2009.
DHS
Department of Homeland Security
Readout of Secretary Napolitano's Meeting with Stakeholders on Immigration Reform Efforts
Release Date: March 19, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano met with stakeholders today to discuss ongoing efforts to work together to create a comprehensive approach to immigration reform.
DHS Unveils Initiatives to Enhance E-Verify
Release Date: March 17, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Agreement with Department of Justice and Outreach Initiatives Will Strengthen E-Verify for Employers and Employees
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano joined U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas to announce a trio of initiatives to strengthen the efficiency and accuracy of the E-Verify system.
DHS Announces Greece's Designation as a Member of the Visa Waiver Program
Release Date: March 9, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano announced the designation of Greece as a member of the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—strengthening passenger information sharing and ensuring strict security standards while streamlining travel for Greek citizens visiting the United States.
DHS Final Rule on 006 Automated Targeting System of Records
[Federal Register: February 3, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 22)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 5487-5491]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Rules and Regulations
Federal Register
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DHS Implements Regulation to Enhance Attorney Discipline Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new rule to enhance the integrity of the immigration adjudication process. The rule clarifies who is authorized to represent applicants and petitioners in cases before DHS; updates and enhances the standards and disciplinary procedures for these immigration practitioners; and eliminates duplicative immigration adjudication rules, procedures and authority.
The new rules and procedures published today in the Federal Register take effect March 3.
USCIS Announces Humanitarian Parole Policy for Certain Haitian Orphans
On Jan. 18, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Janet Napolitano, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State (DOS), today announced a humanitarian parole policy allowing orphaned children from Haiti to enter the United States temporarily on an individual basis to ensure that they receive the care they need—as part of the U.S. government’s ongoing support of international recovery efforts after last week’s earthquake.
Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
[Federal Register: January 19, 2010 (Volume 75, Number 11)]
[Notices]
[Page 2879-2880]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY
[Docket No. DHS-2009-0162]
RIN 1601-ZA08
Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible To Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
ACTION: Notice.
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Tips for Filing Form I-821, Application for TPS
Tips for filing form I-821, the application for Temporary Protected Status.
DHS Secretary Announces Designation of TPS for Eligible Haitian Nationals
Release Date: January 15, 2010
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010