In case you missed it
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Temporary Protected Status for Haiti designated by the Secretary of the department of homeland security. Eligible Haitians can apply between 01/21/2010 through 07/20/2010. Also the TPS period is from 01/21/2010 through 07/22/2011. For more information, please go to:
www.uscis.gov/pressroom or
contact an immigration lawyer to assist you.
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On 01/13/2010, the department of homeland security halted “for the time being” all deportations to Haiti as a result of the devastating earthquake of 01/12/2010. For more information, see
www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1263409824202.shtm
- Notice of the designation of 39 countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa program for the year beginning 01/18/2010. Published in the federal register 01/19/2010. For additional information, see volume 75 page 2879 of the federal register 2010.
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United States Supreme Court ruled on 01/20/2010 in Kucana v Holder that individuals seeking to reopen their deportation orders can appeal to the federal courts where the BIA fails to hear such appeal. For the full text of the ruling go to
www.supremecourtus.gov/opinions/09pdf/08-911.pdf