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AILA writes: “ICE has released substantial portions of guidance on administrative fines in civil worksite enforcement proceedings following a demand letter from AILA and the LAC [Legal Action Center] threatening FOIA litigation. [NOTE: Very large file; over 22MB.]
DHS Announces Elimination of Paper Arrival/Departure Form to Streamline Secure Visa Waiver Program Travel
“Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano today announced the elimination of the paper arrival/departure form (Form I-94W) for authorized travelers from nations participating in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP)—streamlining secure travel for millions of visitors to the United States every year by consolidating the collection of traveler information and enhancing security by automatically providing DHS with important passenger information prior to departure.” DHS, May 20, 2010.
“Failure to properly complete section 2 of form I-9 within three business days of hiring an employee is a substantive violation, not a technical or procedural one.” USA v. New China Buffet Restaurant, 10 OCAHO 1132, Mar. 18, 2010.
DOS Interim Final Rule: Schedule of Fees for Consular Services, Department of State and Overseas Embassies and Consulates
“Effective Date: This interim final rule becomes effective June 4, 2010. Comment date: Written comments must be received on or before July 19, 2010.” Federal Register / Vol. 75, No. 97 / Thursday, May 20, 2010.
Nonimmigrant visa and border crossing card application processing fees (per person):
(a) Non-petition-based nonimmigrant visa (except E category) $140
(b) H, L, O, P, Q and R category nonimmigrant visa $150
(c) E category nonimmigrant visa $390
(d) K category nonimmigrant visa $350
(e) Border crossing card—age 15 and over (valid 10 years) $140
(f) Border crossing card—under age 15; for Mexican citizens if parent or guardian has or is applying for a border crossing
card (valid 10 years or until the applicant reaches age 15, whichever is sooner) $14
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