Mid-May 2010 Immigration Update

Kuck Immigration Partners LLC

1. Can Immigration Law Be REPAIRed? Some Senators Think So - Under the Democrats' REPAIR (Real Enforcement with Practical Answers for Immigration Reform) proposal, a green card would be available immediately to foreign students with an advanced degree from a U.S. institution in a field of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics with an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a related field.
2. USCIS Redesigns Green Card - USCIS will replace green cards already in circulation as individuals apply for renewal or replacement.
3. State Dept. Proposes Expanded Safety Measures for Secondary School Exchange Programs - Calling for an accelerated timetable for the proposed rule and the comment period, the Department noted that a number of recent incidents with respect to student placement and oversight demand immediate attention.
4. USCIS Extends TPS Designations for Honduras, Nicaragua - The extension of the TPS designation of both countries is effective July 6, 2010, and will remain in effect through January 5, 2012; the re-registration period ends on July 6, 2010.

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