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Effect of DUI, DWI and other alcohol related crimes, arrests, convictions on admissibility to USA

10/26/2017

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Alcohol-related crimes, charges, convictions are a health-related ground of inadmissibility to the United States.

USCIS, DHS, ICE, Department of State and other immigration authorities are now following the new policy regarding the individuals who have alcohol-related charges, arrests or offenses. Immigrants should keep in mind the consequences of having even one alcohol related criminal charge or offense, which means that USCIS possibly can find them ineligible for an extension of status, change of status, adjustment of status request.

In some cases (not always) it could be possible to leave the U.S.A. and apply for a visa at the U.S. Consulate abroad. However, U.S. Consulates abroad can require applicants to be evaluated by a designated panel physician who will evaluate whether the visa applicant has a physical or mental disorder associated with alcohol use that may pose a threat to the property, safety or welfare of others in the United States.

It should be noted that the U.S. Consulates are now often revoking already issued and valid visas of affected foreign nationals when they receive a law enforcement report of a DUI-related arrest or conviction regardless of whether individuals are in the United States or abroad at the time. A person can receive a phone call or email asking him or her to come to the U.S. Consulate with a passport (no explanations given), so a visa can be physically revoked (cancelled). Most people are unaware that their visas are revoked until they try to return to the United States after travel abroad.  ​Some people with alcohol-related charges receive letters from the U.S. Department of State notifying them of their visa revocation. 

Because these negative consequences are result of the health-related ground of inadmissibility, it means that no conviction is necessary (arrest and charged are enough). 

Until recently, the only affected groups of people were the visa holders with a single alcohol-related arrest or conviction within the last five years, or two or more alcohol-related arrests or convictions.

Under the current policy, it only takes a single alcohol-related charge to trigger action by U.S. authorities. USCIS is now identifying alcohol-related offenses and denying requests for an extension of status in any visa classification.

Until recently and before this policy change, U.S. Consulates only referred visa holders to a panel physician for evaluation when a new visa application was made. Now, U.S. Consulates are responding to law enforcement reports proactively by revoking the already approved and issued visas of anyone who has an alcohol-related charge even in situations where an individual hasn’t made a new visa application.

If USCIS denied an application for extension or change of status, the applicant will have to leave the country and apply for a visa at a U.S. consulate abroad, in his home country. “Every nonimmigrant alien who applies for admission to, or an extension of stay in, the United States must establish that he or she is ​admissible to the United States, or that any ground of inadmissibility has been waived.” In other words, it is an applicant's burden to prove that he/she is not inadmissible. 

An alcohol-related charge is a health ground of inadmissibility, which means that a conviction is not required and charges alone can trigger inadmissibility. Visa holders affected by this rule are not removable (not deportable on this ground) from the United States.

If a visa is denied, can a visa applicant file an appeal of denial of a Visa Application at the U.S. Consulate abroad?  No, you can't appeal a visa denial. There is no appeal process to challenge a consular officer’s decision to deny a visa application. The doctrine of "nonreviewability of consular decisions" was affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court in 2015 in the case Kerry v. Din .

Another important moment to keep in mind is that neither the visa applicant nor the attorney can review the panel physician’s medical report.

What else can be done? People can ask for an Advisory Opinion from the Department of State’s Visa Office. Also, visa applicants can dispute the findings of the panel physician by asking the consular officer to request an Advisory Opinion from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which the consular officer can refuse to do without recourse. Both of these options take a lot of time. As a result, most of the nonimmigrant visa applicants have to obtain a nonimmigrant waiver of inadmissibility through the DHS, which could take six months or longer to process, and during this time the visa applicant has to wait abroad. Approval of any immigrant or nonimmigrant visa waiver is not guaranteed.

During October 19, 2017 meeting, AILA asked the US Department of State Liaison Committee and the Visa Office the following question:

"AILA has received reports of visa holders whose visas were prudentially revoked for DUI arrests while they are in the United States being charged by ICE as removable under INA §237(a)(1)(B), for being physically present in the United States with a revoked nonimmigrant visa. Based on our previous conversations, it is our understanding that a prudential revocation only becomes effective once the alien departs the United States. Has VO discussed this issue with DHS? If prudential revocations are now leading to the initiation of removal proceedings, would VO be willing to revisit the issue to ensure that the prudential revocation only precludes future travel to the United States?"

DoS answer: "We’ve discussed this with ICE, and there has not been a policy change."

New USCIS waiver policy memorandum (08/23/2017).

Updated USCIS Policy Manual, Chapter 7, Physical or Mental Disorders.

Nonimmigrant waiver application.

Immigrant waiver application.



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Omaha, Nebraska City Council Supports DACA and Dreamers

10/17/2017

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The Omaha City Council (Omaha, Nebraska) approved a resolution today, on October 17, 2017, urging the U.S. Congress to act swiftly to protect "Dreamers", students protected by DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program).

The vote was 5-0, with two council members not voting.
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Nebraska Republican Congressman Don Bacon submitted a letter in support of the resolution, saying he is committed to protecting law-abiding DACA youth from deportation.

This is good news for Omaha area DACA protected young people whose protection is set to expire on March 6, 2018, six months after September 6, 2017 announcement by the White House of their rescission of DACA program.

Briefly in Russian:

Городской совет города Омаха штата Небраска единогласно проголосовал сегодня за то, чтобы ходатайствовать Конгресс США о восстановлении недавно отмененной программы DACA, которая предоставляла защиту от депортации, разрешение на работу, номер соцстрахования, возможность получить водительские права молодежи, которые называются "Мечтатели", Dreamers. Президент отменил эту программу 6 сентября 2017, и дата закрытия программы 6 марта 2018.

Это хорошие новости для молодежи в городе Омаха, у которых был или есть статус DACA.

#DACA #Dreamers #Nebraska #Omaha

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Federal Judge Blocks Muslim Ban 3.0, Except North Korea and Venezuela

10/17/2017

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Federal Judge's order put a temporary injunction on a so called Muslim Ban 3.0 #MuslimBan3 (Travel Ban) with respect to all the countries except North Korea and Venezuela.

It means that citizens of Syria, Libya, Iran, Yemen, Chad, Somalia are no longer subject to the ban (at least while the judge's order is valid and wasn't overruled).
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Only citizens of North Korea and Venezuela remain subject to this renewed travel ban signed by the president in September.

The decision from U.S. District Judge Derrick K. Watson in Hawaii will be appealed by the government, but for now, it means that the White House administration cannot ban the entry of travelers from six of the eight banned countries. This is good news for more than 150 million people, nationals of the six countries.

#ExecutiveOrder #MuslimBan #TravelBan

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DV 2019 Green Card Lottery: Registration Period Will Restart From Oct 18 to Nov 22, 2017

10/16/2017

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Due to technical issues, the registration period for DV-2019 is being restarted, and all entries made prior to October 18, 2017, will need to be resubmitted for the entrant to be considered.

The new registration period for DV-2019 opens for electronic entries at 11:00am, Wednesday, October 18, 2017, and closes at 11:00am, Wednesday, November 22, 2017.

If you entered before Wednesday, October 18, 2017, that entry will not be considered, and you will need to submit another entry during the new registration period. You may submit one new entry without being disqualified for submitting multiple entries. Individuals who submit more than one entry during the new registration period will be disqualified.

Applicants can access the electronic DV entry form (E-DV) at the official E-DV website, dvlottery.state.gov, during the registration period. DV instructions also are available on the Department of State’s public webpage at usvisas.state.gov/dv/instructions.

All other eligibility requirements remain the same.
Q: How many DV entries does the Department expect for DV-2019?
In DV-2018, the last year for which numbers are available, we received more than 14 million entries from principal applicants.
Q: How will the Department notify applicants whose entries are not valid?
The Department will send an automated email notification to each Diversity Visa entrant from whom an entry was received before October 18, 2017, using the email address provided on the lottery entry form, directing the entrant to check the website dvlottery.state.gov for an important announcement.

​Beginning May 15, 2018, DV-2019 entrants will be able to use their unique confirmation number provided at registration to check the online Entrant Status Check at dvlottery.state.gov to see if their entry was selected. Entrant Status Check will inform successful entrants how to apply for DVs for themselves and their eligible family members. The Department also will confirm visa interview appointments through the Entrant Status Check.

​Announcement and FAQs are here.

As of today, the electronic Diversity Visa Lottery website is "under maintenance".

Briefly in Russian:

Из-за технических трудностей с регистрацией страны заявителей, Госдеп США аннулировал все заявки на Лотерею Грин Карт, поданные до 18 октября 2017, и объявил новый период регистрации на Лотерею грин карт на 2019 -- с 18 октября по 22 ноября 2017.

Всем заявителям обещают прислать емейл с инструкциями.

В настоящее время вебсайт Госдепа США, где осуществяется прием заявок, не работает, и откроется только 18 октября.

Это значит, что вам нужно будет подать новую заявку после 18 октября 2017, чтобы получить шанс на участие в лотерее на 2019 год. Удачи!

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Pentagon Announced Its Decision to Save MAVNI Program

10/15/2017

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Finally, on Friday, October 13 2017, Pentagon and the U.S. Department of Defense announced their intent to try to save MAVNI foreign military recruitment program.

"We are taking the steps obviously to save the program, if it can be saved,” Mattis told reporters on Friday.

Since 2009, more than 10,000 recruits have entered the military through the MAVNI program. MAVI program allows eligible foreign recruits to apply for U.S. citizenship and to become U.S. citizens.

Briefly, in Russian:


В пятницу 13 октября Пентагон объявил, что они попытаются сохранить программу для иностранных рекрутов в военные силы США, MAVNI program. С 2009 года эта программа позволила более, чем 10 тысяч иностранных рекрутов поступить на военную службу во всех отделениях ВВС США.

#MAVNI 


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White House New Immigration Policy Priorities

10/13/2017

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On October 8, 2017, the White House released a list of immigration priorities addressing border security, interior enforcement, and a merit-based immigration system. 

The priority list calls for the hiring of 10,000 ICE agents, 300 federal prosecutors, 370 immigration judges and 1,000 ICE attorneys.  

The Department of Homeland Security would be authorized to raise and collect fees from visa services and border crossings to fund border security and enforcement activities. 

The border security measures include funding the southern border wall, ending the abuse of the asylum system, discouraging illegal re-entry by enhancing penalties and expanding categories of inadmissibility, and improving expedited removal of undocumented immigrants.

Making E-Verify mandatory, putting an end to sanctuary cities by authorizing and incentivizing states and localities to help enforce federal immigration laws, and improving visa security (which was recently declared unconstitutional by a federal judge).

With regards to the merit-based immigration system, the White House's priority list reiterates what was previously announced on August 2, 2017, when President Trump unveiled the revised RAISE Act (Reforming American Immigration for Strong Employment). This law would reduce the number of eligible family-based green cards and create a new point-based system for awarding green cards. 

Specifically, the RAISE Act would establish a 30-point threshold for green cards, awarding an applicant higher point totals for higher-salaried jobs, professional degrees, English-speaking ability, younger applicant age, higher future salary, extraordinary achievements, and an applicant’s investing $1.35 million or more in the United States.

Some of these new immigration priorities were previously announced in the form of President's executive orders, proclamations and memos:
  • January 23, 2017 EO: Protecting American Jobs and Workers by Strengthening the Integrity of Foreign Worker Visa Programs
  • January 25, 2017 executive orders: Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States and the Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements
  • February 20, 2017 memo: Implementing the President's Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvement Policies
  • March 6, 2017 EO:  Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States
  • March 6, 2017 Memo: Implementing Immediate Heightened Screening and Vetting of Applications for Visas and Other Immigration Benefits, Ensuring Enforcement of All Laws for Entry into the United States, and Increasing Transparency Among Departments and Agencies of the Federal Government and for the American People
  • April 18, 2017 EO: Buy American and Hire American
  • September 24, 2017 presidential proclamation:  Enhancing Vetting Capabilities and Processes for Detecting Attempted Entry Into the United States by Terrorists or Other Public-Safety Threats

​If these priorities/proposals will become law, what does this mean for employers/employees? 

Employers will face higher costs in sponsoring foreign workers for visas, and for the employees it will become increasingly difficult to meet a high point-based system threshold in order to obtain a green card.
There will be additional delays in visa issuance due to the additional screening required. There will be litigation, and not all of the priorities will become the law.

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California Became a First Sanctuary State: Offered Protection to Undocumented Immigrants

10/10/2017

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On October 5, 2017, California officially became a first sanctuary state in the nation.

California Governor signed into law nearly several immigration bills, which prohibits California employers from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in the absence of a judicial warrant or court order.

For example:
  • Prohibits employers from voluntarily consenting to an immigration enforcement agent’s entering nonpublic areas of the workplace without a warrant;
  • Prohibits employers from voluntarily consenting to an immigration enforcement agent’s accessing, reviewing or obtaining employment records without a subpoena or court order;
  • Prohibits employers from reverifying the employment eligibility of a current employee at a time or in a manner not required by federal law; and
  • Requires employers to provide notice to current employees of an inspection of I-9 forms and other employment records by an immigration agency within 72 hours of receiving the federal notice of inspection.
Penalties for failure to comply with the new law range from $2,000 to $10,000 per violation.

​AB 450 can be found here.


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Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews: New Interview Requirement Effective October 2, 2017

10/10/2017

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​On September 28, 2017, the USCIS Office of the Ombudsman hosted a teleconference call that offered more details about the new personal interview requirements for employment-based adjustment of status applicants.

USCIS confirmed that only cases filed before March 6, 2017 will be adjudicated by the USCIS Service Centers (not local offices) under prior procedures without requiring an interview.

The new interview requirement is being rolled out nationwide, with interviews starting on October 2, 2017 due to President's March 6th 2017 Executive Order.

Each family member, including children, will be asked to appear at a USCIS local office for an interview. 

USCIS indicated it might consider waiving appearances for children under age 14. Each applicant must appear for screening and questioning concerning the underlying immigrant petition (I-140 Petition), which  would have adjudicated prior to forwarding to the local offices for adjustment of status interviews.

USCIS said that adjudicating officers may still question the bona fides and validity of the underlying I-140 petition, even if approved, maintenance of lawful status in the U.S, job portability issues, in addition to newly implemented security features.

In Russian:

Как следует из Указа Президента от 6 марта 2017 г, USCIS Иммиграционная Служба США уже 2 октября 2017 начала назначать интервью на грин карту для тех категорий заявителей, которые ранее не вызывались на интервью, а именно, в области рабочей иммиграции (или иммиграции через работодателя).

В ходе телеконференции 28 сентября, сотрудники USCIS объяснили некоторые детали:

- заявления поданные ДО 6 марта 2017 будут утверждены БЕЗ интервью.
- заявлениа поданные ПОСЛЕ 6 марта 2017 будут требовать интервью.
- дети тоже будут приглашаться на интервью
- USCIS оставляет за собой право не вызывать на интервью детей младше 14 лет
- по новой процедуре петиция работодателя, I-140, будет утверждаться в Service Center, и только заявление на грин карту, I-485, будет рассматриваться офицером в местном офисе, НО этот офицер будет иметь право задавать вопросы по уже утвержденной петиции, в том числе, касающиеся таких моментов как предложение от работодателя о постоянном трудоустройстве, все предыдущие смены работодателя, поддержание легального статуса всеми членами семьи и отсутствие нарушений иммиграционного законодательства (например, работа без разрешения), а также новые требования к национальной безопасности.

​USCIS August 28th announcement.

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Change to INA 212(a)(6)(C)(i), Fraud and Misrepresentation: 90 Day Rule

10/5/2017

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US Department of State 09/16/2017 cable provides guidance to U.S. consular posts, embassies and consulates abroad, on applying the new “90 day rule,” introduced on September 1, 2017. 

This new rule presumes that individuals have made a material misrepresentation on prior visa applications or in their applications for admission to the U.S. if they violate or engage in conduct inconsistent with their nonimmigrant status within the first 90 days of entry into the U.S.


SUMMARY: This cable advises posts on the application of INA section 212(a)(6)(C)(i) as it pertains to revised guidance at 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(g-h) regarding the 90 day rule, formerly known as the “30/60 day rule.” Interagency working groups agreed to a change in policy and expanded the 30/60 day timeframe to 90 days for aliens who enter the United States and engage in activity inconsistent with their nonimmigrant status before procuring a change or adjustment of status. 

The 90 day rule

The following revised guidance replaces the 30/60 day rule and applies to all adjudications that occur after September 1, 2017.

The guidance should not be applied retroactively.

As detailed in the revisions to 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(g-h), aliens who violate or engage in conduct inconsistent with his or her nonimmigrant status within 90 days of entry into the United States by:
1) engaging in unauthorized employment;
2) enrolling in a course of unauthorized academic study;
3) marrying a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident and taking up residence in the United States while in a nonimmigrant visa classification that prohibits immigrant intent; or
4) undertaking any other activity for which a change of status or adjustment of status would be required prior to obtaining such change or adjustment, may be presumed to have made a material misrepresentation.

You must give the alien the opportunity to present evidence to rebut the presumption that he or she made a willful misrepresentation on prior visa applications or in their applications for admission to the United States before you can find the applicant ineligible under 212(a)(6)(C)(i).

If the applicant is unable to overcome the presumption that he or she engaged in a willful misrepresentation, post must request an Advisory Opinion (AO) from the Visa Office of Advisory Opinions (CA/VO/L/A) per 9 FAM 302.9-4(B)(3)(h)(2)(b).

If an alien violates or engages in conduct inconsistent with his or her nonimmigrant status after 90 days of entry into the United States, there generally is no presumption of willful misrepresentation. However, if facts in the case give you a reason to believe that the alien misrepresented his or her purpose of travel at the time of the visa application or application for admission, you must request an AO from CA/VO/L/A.

You can see the text of the DoS cable here. Or download a pdf file here.
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New Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization EAD: Can Request SSN Simultaneously

10/2/2017

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Today, on October 2, 2017, USCIS made an announcement of a new revised form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (work permit).

If you file a new revised form I-765, edition date 07-17-2017, you can request the SSA to issue you a SSN. Applicants who receive their approved EAD (work permit) from USCIS should receive their Social Security card from SSA within the following two weeks, which would help to save time. Filing fee remains the same.

The revised USCIS form includes additional questions that allow applicants to apply for an SSN or replacement card without visiting a Social Security office. Starting today, USCIS will transmit the additional data collected on the form to the SSA for processing.

​New form I-765 is here.
​USCIS announcement is here. 

In Russian:

Сегодня, 2 октября 2017, Иммиграционная служба USCIS опубликовала обновленную форму, заявление на разрешение на работу, Form I-765. Дата новой формы 07-17-2017.

Старая форма будет приниматься до 4 декабря. После 4 декабря 2017 только новая форма будет приниматься USCIS.

Преимущество новой формы, которую сегодня уже поместили на вебсайте, заключается в том, что заявитель одновременно подает также заявление на карточку соцстрахования, SSN, и через две недели после утверждения разрешения на работу, заявителю пришлют карточку соцстрахования, что поможет получить карточку и начать работать намного быстрее.

​Объявление можно почитать тут.

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