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Current Labor Cert Issues
Current labor cert issues will be discussed in "Preparing For PERM With
Joel Stewart", the session-by-session concepts are as follows:
- September 30th session:
The backlog reduction rule that went into effect recently may be more than
ministerial change, contrary to general perception. At a minimum, it is
important for attorneys to have a grasp over how the files will flow across
the different SWAs and Regional Offices into and through the new backlog
reduction centers. This and other current matters will be discussed during
this session.
- October 21st session:
A BALCA appeal may work more often than is recognized by many attorneys.
BALCA matters will be discussed during this session. This session will also
feature a look at federal court litigation in unprecedented detail. For
example, there exists a circuit split on the threshold issue of
jurisdiction - a point that many practitioners are not aware of. Further,
Gary Endelman will present points on challenging the regulations which he
has been preparing for the last 7 years. Regardless of whether the regs
challenged are the current ones at 20 CFR 656, or the new PERM regs soon to
come, the fundamental points that Mr. Endelman will make during this
session will assist practitioners in either event. Going to court will
likely become part of normal labor certification practice in the post-PERM
period, hence the importance of this session.
- November 4th session:
At this time, it appears likely that the new PERM regs will be published
between November 15th and December 15th. In the period immediately
preceding publication, it will be extremely important to make the right
strategic decision - should you file, or wait for PERM? should you file RIR
or regular? Whatever these calculations may be now, these will be different
in the period immediately preceding PERM publication. Further, regardless
of when PERM arrives, Prevailing Wage will remain with the SWAs, and
prevailing wage concepts are not planned to change in PERM. This session
will feature an in-depth look at prevailing wage issues in addition to PERM
considerations.
The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 28th. For more
info,
detailed curriculum, speaker bios, and registration information, see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/september2004.shtm. (Fax version: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/september2004.pdf.)
Focus
The Lawyer's Guide To 212(a)(5)(A): Labor Certification From 1952 To PERM
Gary Endelman's "The Lawyer's Guide To 212(a)(5)(A): Labor Certification From 1952 To PERM", includes the following parts:
I. Introduction: Where We Came Out
II. Legislative History: Present At The Creation
III. Devil Is In The Details: What Was In The Regs?
IV. IMMACT 90: The Chance Not Taken
V. Here Come The Judge: What The Courts Have To Say
VI. Conclusion: Where Do We Go From Here?
This article, seven years in the writing, is the most definitive study of
the labor certification statute, regulations, and litigation ever
published. With PERM likely to be published (finally!) around November, it
is required reading for all those with a serious stake in labor
certification. It will be published in Immigration Daily in the next couple
of months, but those who sign up for our seminar "Preparing For PERM With
Joel Stewart" will receive a special pre-publication copy of the entire
article. The deadline to register is Tuesday, September 28th. For more
info,
detailed curriculum, speaker bios, and registration information, see: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/september2004.shtm. (Fax version: http://www.ilw.com/seminars/september2004.pdf.)
Prepare your practice for PERM by registering for this information-packed
seminar and receive your special pre-publication copy of The Lawyer's Guide To 212(a)(5)(A): Labor Certification From 1952 To PERM by Gary Endelman.
Don't delay, register today!
Article
A Memorable Immigration Client
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DHS Secretary Ridge Says Backlog Will Be Eliminated By 2006
During a speech at the USCIS Civic Integration Symposium, DHS Secretary Ridge said, "...Director Aguirre's backlog elimination plan is not only working, but is ahead of schedule. We fully expect to meet our goal of having the backlog down to zero by 2006."
CRS Report On Border Security And Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
The Congressional Research Service issued a report on the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to improve border security (courtesy of Stephen Yale-Loehr and Dan Kowalski of Bender's Immigration Bulletin).
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Mr. Alexander appears to highlight the link between the "Hispanic" board member and the "Mexican" child as an alien conspiracy against the American taxpayer. The
rent-seeking and entitlement theories do not stand
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specific US-citizen “minority” racial group that is
overrepresented both among the jail population and on
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What is the proper procedure for posting the Immigrant Legal Resource Centers seminars on ILW.COM's website? Who should I email this inquiry?
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