The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Program: its implications for United States employers *

USA - October 2 2012
On June 15, 2012, President Obama announced the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA), creating a firestorm of reaction regarding its implications on immigration policy and the affected young people.

Co-authors: Michael C. Cruse, David Grunblatt, Hallie A Cohen, Valarie H McPherson, Jennifer Wexler.

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United States Diversity Visa Lottery Registration opens October 2, 2012 *

USA - September 21 2012
The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Registration for the next cycle of this popular program opens Tuesday, October 2, 2012.

Co-authors: Michael C. Cruse, David Grunblatt, Hallie A Cohen, Valarie H McPherson, Jennifer Wexler.

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Going paperless: CBP announces plan to eliminate I-94 arrival record card *

USA - August 21 2012
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which conducts inspections at the U.S. borders, announced its plan to immediately eliminate the I-94 card issued to nonimmigrant arrivals.

Co-authors: Michael C. Cruse, David Grunblatt, Hallie A Cohen, Valarie H McPherson, Jennifer Wexler.

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Until further notice, employers should continue to use the current version of Form I-9, employment eligibility verification *

USA - August 14 2012
The current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-9, used by U.S. employers in the process of verifying employment eligibility, expires August 31, 2012.

Co-authors: Michael C. Cruse, David Grunblatt, Hallie A Cohen, Valarie H McPherson, Jennifer Wexler.

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H-1B cap met for FY 2013 *

USA - June 12 2012
Today, the United States Citizenship & Immigration Service (USCIS) announced that as of June 11, 2012, the H-1B Cap had been met.

Co-authors: Michael C. Cruse, David Grunblatt, Hallie A Cohen, Valarie H McPherson, Jennifer Wexler.

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