| Visa Waiver Program Expanded to 7 Additional Countries |
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November 20, 2008 Link
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By: Matt Gunn
The CIS announced the addition of seven additional countries whose citizens are now able to use the Visa Waiver program.
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| New Requirements for Private Aircraft Arrivals and Departures |
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November 18, 2008 Link
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By: Matt Gunn
Yesterday the Department of Homeland Security announced a new set of requirements for private aircraft when arriving and departing the United States.
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| Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) |
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November 12, 2008 Link
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By: Natalie Wood
Effective 1/12/2009, it will be mandatory for nationals or citizens of visa waiver countries who intend to travel to the U.S., whether for business or pleasure, to obtain preauthorization through the new Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA). The visa waiver countries are listed below:
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| BALCA finds lack of good faith recruitment despite absence of minimum qualification on resume. |
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November 6, 2008 Link
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By: Barbara Menefee
In the Matter of Wisconsin Career Academy, 2008-INA-00100, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals ("BALCA") reviewed a denial by the U.S. Department of Labor Certifying Officer of the employer's application for labor certification. The employer was attempting to certify the position of Secondary Mathematics Teacher. The minimum qualifications for this position were a B.A. or B.S. in the field of mathematics, one year of experience, and a state teacher license.
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| Mexico Opens its Consulates to Third Country Nationals |
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November 2, 2008 Link
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By: Barbara Menefee
Third Country Nationals (“TCN”), defined in this context as citizens of a country other than Mexico who are resident in the U.S., may now apply for U.S. visas in Mexico under certain circumstances:
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| PERM Statistics for Fiscal Year 2008 |
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October 30, 2008 Link
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By: Barbara Menefee
The U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (“DOL”) just released statistics regarding the use of the Program Electronic Review Management System (“PERM”) program. PERM is the first step in the permanent residence process for most foreign nationals who are seeking a green card through their employment relationship. The PERM process requires the employer to test the labor market to determine if there is an able, available, qualified and willing US worker to fill the position being offered to the foreign national. If none is found, then the employer submits an application to the DOL asking it to certify the position. If and when the position is certified by the DOL, the employer and the foreign national can then proceed with the next phases of the permanent residence, or green card, process.
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