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INS interim rule increases permissible time in custody

INS interim rule increases permissible time in custodyA September 20, 2001 Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) interim rule amends 8 CFR 287.3(d) to increase the period of time after an alien's arrest within which the Service must make a determination

FPCO guidance on FERPA and anti-terrorism

FPCO guidance on FERPA and anti terrorismThis April 12, 2002 guidance letter issued by the Family Policy Compliance Office (FPCO) provides an overview of FERPA and its exceptions, in the context of releasing information to government officials. AMDOC# 200303015 FPCO

DHS eases some Special Registration requirements effective December 2, 2003

December 2, 2003

DHS eases some Special Registration requirements effective December 2, 2003On December 2, 2003, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a rule that amends several requirements associated with the Special Registration program. Under the new rule, individuals subject to Special

State and local law enforcement are authorized to enforce immigration laws during a mass influx of aliens

State and local law enforcement are authorized to enforce immigration laws during a mass influx of aliensThe Attorney General has authorized the abbreviation or waiver of the immigration training normally required pursuant to 28 C.F.R. Part 65, for state and

DHS Memo on H-1B Extensions Beyond Six Years under AC21

DHS memo on extensions of H 1B status beyond six yearsThis April 24, 2003 DHS memo provides guidance on applying for extensions of H 1B status beyond six years, pursuant to AC21 section 106(a).

USCIS memo speaks on deference to be given to prior petitions in employment-based extensions

USCIS memo speaks on deference to be given to prior petitions in employment based extensionsIn an April 23, 2004 field memo, USCIS instructs adjudicators who are reviewing employment based petition extensions to give deference to the eligibility determinations made in