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December 2009                    Click here for pdf version.                   

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In This Issue

WORKSITE ENFORCEMENT
DHS Symposium on Enforcement
Increased Emphasis on Worksite Compliance and Enforcement
ICE Reveals Worksite Enforcement Policy Guidelines
Worksite Updates from Around the Country
E-Verify News

H-1B NEWS
H-1B Visas Almost Gone
USCIS Temporarily Accepts H-1B Petitions Without Certified LCAs
USCIS Combats H-1B Fraud with Surprise Worksite Visits

Laura Reiff, Co-Chair of the GT Business Immigration and Compliance Practice, shares her thoughts on comprehensive immigration reform (CIR): “I think that we will see a surge of interest in the CIR debate over the next few months.  The White House is committed to CIR, key Senators are ramping up for a debate and the Congressional Hispanic Caucus is continuing its vigilance on moving CIR down the playing field.”  GT will continue to report on this topic of interest to our readers.

IMMIGRATION POLICY AND PROCEDURAL NEWS
Obama Signs Off on E-Verify Extension
Controversial “No-Match” Regulation Rescinded
Napolitano Anticipates Congressional Immigration Overhaul in 2010
USCIS Announces Guidelines for EB-5 Regional Pilot Program
USCIS Plans to Validate Financial Information of Petitioning Companies

RESOURCES
December 2009 Visa Bulletin
January 2010 Visa Bulletin
Consular Corner

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