BOOKS: IMMGRATION PRACTICE 2006-2007

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Immigration Practice 2006-2007
by Robert C. Divine & R. Blake Chisam

++ Liberally cross references to other sections in the book where
related topics are discussed (because so many topics are
interrelated).
++ Provides line-by-line instructions on how to complete the most
commonly used forms to avoid embarrassing mistakes.
++ Contains comprehensive charts of detailed contact information
for the officials in the many government agencies
administering immigration laws, some of which are not
available anywhere else, including INS' reorganized regional
and district offices, Immigration Courts, consulates
throughout the world (with country-unique rules), labor
department regional offices, state employment and prevailing
wage specialists, suppliers of country conditions information
for asylum claims, au pair programs, and more; (such as
Internet sites, and au pair agencies)
++ Organizes explanations of potentially applicable visa options
according to the attributes of the alien (and the employer),
rather than the classifications in alphabetical order, so that
practitioners can make sense of options in light of the client
in the office.
++ Compares and charts attributes and procedures of such topics
as nonimmigrant visa classifications, procedures to permanent
residence, and standards of "extreme" hardship. - Cites the
most useful Internet site URLs with explanation of the
increasingly helpful free databases and tools available
through each one.
++ Is edited and completely updated each year with the latest
developments in all areas of immigration law.

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BOOKS - THE PERM BOOK

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THE PERM BOOK

This Book Has Over Nine Hundred Pages Of Information
++ A section-by-section interpretation of the PERM rule by Joel
Stewart and his commentary on the rule
++ A box-by-box discussion of Form 9089 by Joel Stewart,
including a handy checklist for filing a PERM case
++ Articles by many noted practitioners on specific topics
arising from the PERM rule
++ Essential reference materials: 14 documents Additional CD-ROM
++ reference materials: Over 100 megabytes,
over 1,400 files

Table of Contents Part 4: Essential Reference Materials
++ The PERM Rule
++ ETA Form 9089, Application For Permanent Employment
Certification
++ The "Current Regulation" as defined in the PERM Rule State Workforce
++ Agency (SWA) Prevailing Wage Forms General Administration Letter 2-98
++ Prevailing Wage Determination Policy Guidance For
Nonagricultural Immigration Programs
++ Job Orders Under Employment Service Regulations DOL Information:
++ Addresses And Jurisdictions Professional Recruitment Occupations From
++ Appendix A Arranged
In Alphabetical Order
++ Full SOC Definitions For Occupations Surveyed By OES In SOC
Code Order
++ Stratifying Occupational Units by Specific Vocational
Preparation (SVP) By The National Center For O*NET Development
Employment Security Commission Background On Development of
Appendix A for Professional Recruitment
Occupations From Occupational Outlook Quarterly, Vol 39, No. 4
++ 29 CFR 18 - Hearing Procedure For BALCA Federal Litigation Resource:
++ The Lawyer's Guide To 212(a)(5)
(A): Labor Certification From 1952 To PERM By Gary Endelman

Table of Contents Part 5: CD-ROM Reference Materials
++ The PERM Rule
++ State Workforce Agency (SWA) Prevailing Wage Forms
2005 OES Wage data
++ Links to SWA job order web sites
++ Professional Recruitment Occupations From Appendix A arranged
in alphabetical order
++ Full SOC Definitions for occupations surveyed by OES In SOC
Code Order
++ The North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) Active GALs
++ in labor certification cases Occupational Projections and Training
++ Data 2004-2005 Edition

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PUBLICATIONS: PQ: THE PERM QUARTERLY

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PQ: The PERM Quarterly

The second issue (September) of PQ: The PERM Quarterly features the following:

BOOK OUTLINE
++ Recently Emerging Issues By Joel Stewart In-Job Experience: Why We
++ Need It and How We Can Still Get It
By Gary Endelman
++ Ask The Editor By Joel Stewart
++ Professional & Trade Journals Under PERM By Nathan Waxman Joel
++ Stewart's BALCA Review By Joel Stewart First PERM BALCA Decision By
++ Careen B. Shannon BALCA's Health America Decision Doesn't Go Far
++ Enough
By R.Blake Chisam
++ Federal Court Litigation By Sam Udani

CD-ROM Table of Contents:
++ Matter of HealthAmerica, No. 2006-PER-00001
(BALCA, Jul.18, 2006)
++ Darby v. Cisneros, 509 U.S. 137, 125 L. Ed. 2d 113, 113
Supreme Court. 2539 (1993)
++ Carlson Letter On PERM Modification
++ FAQ On Public Disclosure System
++ FAQ On Extended RIR Conversion Date
++ Training And Employment Guidance Letter No. 7-06 Public Disclosure
++ System from OFLC Federal Register Notice on RIR Eligibility Date
Errata

The first issue (June) of PQ: The PERM Quarterly features the
following:

BOOK OUTLINE
++ Major Fluke In Perm Regulation: Validity Period Of PWD In
Error By Joel Stewart
++ What You Do After The Ads Have Been Run? Resumes, Interviews,
And Results By Edward R. Litwin
++ Filing Duplicate Applications By Joel Stewart Tips For Filing
++ Schedule-A Applications Under PERM
By Sherry Neal
++ Labor Certification Through PERM: An Up-to-date Overview Of
The PERM Rule By Joel Stewart
++ How To File Prevailing Wage Requests By Jane Goldblum Recently
++ Emerging Issues By Joel Stewart
++ Ethics: What Do You Do When A Qualified U.S. Worker Applies?
By R. Blake Chisam
++ Joel Stewart's BALCA Review By Joel Stewart Note On Online Job Fairs
++ By David H. Nachman Ask The Editor By Joel Stewart Professional
++ Recruitment Occupations From Appendix A arranged
by the O*NET SOC Code
++ PERM Resources
++ Errata

CD-ROM Table of Contents:
++ PERM FAQs #s 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
++ PERM Backlog Processing FAQs May 2, 2005 Revised Prevailing Wage
++ Determination Guidance Memos (May 9,
2005, August 1, 2005)
++ Hurricane Memos (October 13, 2005, November 16, 2005) BALCA Cases:
++ (Sanchez Elvina, Inc. d/b/a Ely-Lyn House of
Beauty; IBM Corporation; Cottonwood Home; Professional
Staffing Services of America; Madni, Inc., t/a Silver and
Watch Palace;
Siemens Energy and Automation, Inc.;
++ Federal Court Case (Liberty Fund v. Chao, DOL Mandamus
By Sam Udani)
++ Professional Recruitment Occupations From Appendix A Arranged
By The O*NET SOC Code
++ Occupational Outlook Handbook

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BOOKS: CHILD STATUS PROTECTION ACT HANDBOOK

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Child Status Protection Act Handbook by Charles Wheeler of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC)

++ Chapter 1: Overview Of Age Out
++ Chapter 2: Overview Of The CSPA And Implementation Chapter 3: The
++ CSPA And Family-based Visas Chapter 4: The CSPA And Employment-based
++ Visas Chapter 5: The CSPA And Diversity Visa Lottery Chapter 6: The
++ CSPA And Asylee/Refugee Processing Chapter 7: The CSPA And VAWA
++ Twenty-four Appendices Numerous CD-ROM Resource Materials

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BOOKS: FAMILY-BASED IMMIGRATION: NUTS & BOLTS

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Family-Based Immigration: Nuts & Bolts; Editor: Charles Wheeler of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC)

++ Chapters: Immediate Relatives And The Preference System,
Overview Of The Application Process For Permanent Residence, Adjustment Of Status, Consular Processing, Immigrating Through Marriage, Grounds Of Inadmissibility, Waivers Of Inadmissibility, Affidavit Of Support, Self-Petitions For Abused Spouses And Children, & Ethics

++ 35 Appendices include: Sample Request For Criminal History,
Documenting I-130 Petitions, Sample Motion To Reinstate I-130, Consular Processing Instruction Package, Consular Processing Appointment Package, Suggested Evidence Of Bona Fide Marriage,

I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA 212(h) (Criminal Convictions),
I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA 212(i) (Fraud Or Misrepresentation), I-601 Waiver Packet Based On INA 212(a)(9)
(B)(v) (Unlawful Presence), & I-212, Request For Permission To Reapply For Admission After Deportation

++ CD-ROM includes: relevant regulatory sections from 8 CFR, 22
CFR, etc., many forms from USCIS, DOS, SSA & IRS, significant statutory provisions, key BIA & Federal cases, selected USCIS memos, public health service documents, etc.

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BOOKS - PATEL'S LIBRARY

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Patel's Library 2007-2008 Edition

By Pravinchandra J. Patel

For those who want to save money by ordering all the books in Patel's library, here is how to get more info and to order, http://www.ilw.com/store/patel'slibrary.shtm

BOOKS - PATEL'S CITATIONS 2007-2008

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Patel's Citations 2007-2008 Edition

Citations of Administrative Decisions under Immigration and Nationality Laws: This unique and incomparable research tool provides instant access to the history and current status of all I&N administrative precedents, as found or dealt with in reported administrative decisions as well as judicial decisions of federal district courts, courts of appeals and the Supreme Court.

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BOOKS - 8 CFR PLUS 2007-2008

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8 CFR Plus 2007-2008 Edition

This is an affordable book for anyone involved in the immigration process. It contains (1) the complete set of INS regulations (8 CFR), (2) exhaustive Topical INDEX, and (3) expanded table of contents.

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BOOKS - 20/22/28 CFR PLUS 2007-2008

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20/22/28 CFR Plus 2007-2008 Edition:
With Introduction by Angelo Paparelli

This publication contains immigration related regulations of the Department of Labor (20 CFR), Department of State (22 CFR) and Department of Justice (28 CFR), with an exhaustive topical INDEX.

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BOOKS - THE WHOLE ACT - INA 2007-2008

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The Whole ACT-INA 2007-2008 Edition

This unique and useful research tool contains hundreds of annotations providing a brief synopsis of the provisions referenced in any particular INA section -- a real time saver.

This book is relied on as a reference by various government agencies including DHS and the federal courts.

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LIBRARY RESOURCES: 2006 STATE DEPARTMENT HUMAN RIGHTS REPORT

If you handle asylum cases, you should be consulting the State Department Human Rights Report. The report contains detailed information on country conditions around the world and it is cited by DHS and Immigration Judges when making decisions in cases. The latest report has just gone online.

SEMINAR: PERM - ILW.COM

The PERM Workshop

SAVE $100 SPECIAL DEADLINE APRIL 10th

Houston, TX: Friday, April 13, 2007 - 8:30am-5pm

The speakers will be Joel Stewart and other speakers to be announced.

This is an all-day, (8:30 am to 5 pm), comprehensive workshop covering every major aspect of the PERM rule and its impact on labor certification practices. Considerable time will be devoted to back and forth and the seating is limited to the first 50 registrants to give participants ample opportunity to have their critical questions answered.

The price of the workshop includes a sit-down lunch, continental breakfast and coffee breaks. Also, included as materials are THE PERM BOOK, and the June 2006 and September 2006 editions of PQ:The PERM Quarterly. (The materials alone are a $600 value!)

WORKSHOP OUTLINE:

8:30am-9:00am
Registration: Continental Breakfast and Handouts Provided

9:00am-10:30am
Session 1:Mechanics of PERM: Preparation & Prevailing Wage
++ Preparation of PERM: Understanding O"Net ABC's: Job Titles,
Duties, & Occupations; Crosswalking the DOT to SOC;
Understanding Job Zones & SVP.
++ Prevailing wage. How to use the DOL's Trinary System: SVP
Ranges, Competency Levels, and Educational Ratings for
Schedule D Professionals; Miscellaneous Prevailing Wage
Issues.

10:30am-10:45am
15 min. break: Refreshments provided 10:30am-10:45am

10:45am-12:15pm
Session 2:
++ The Recruitment Process & Strategy
++ Regular Recruitment: Details for Notice of Filing, Anamolies
in SWA Job Orders, and Tips for Advertising; Analysis of the
10 Professional Recruitment Options; Coordinating the Campaign
in 180 Days; Review of Schedule A.
++ Review of Resumes, Contacting and Interviewing US Workers,
Recruitment Reports & Categorizing Reasons for Rejection,
Preparing the Record File and Supporting Documents.

12:15pm-1:45pm
Lunch Program:
Includes Lunch and Presentation

1:45pm-3:15pm
Session 3:
++ Restrictive Requirements, Audit Proofing, and Electronic
Filing
++ Defining Normal Requirements, Foreign Languages, Combination
of Occupations, Alternative Requirements, Actual Minimum
Requirements, Combinations of Education Experience, and
Training & When to Use the Magic Language; Layoffs, Alien
Influence and Control.
++ Audit Proofing: Documentation of Employer, Job Requirements v.
Alien Qualifications, How to Fill in H-4- to H-10, When and
Where to Put the Magic Language, How to Answer H-12 "Are the
Requirements Normal for the Occupation", Avoiding "Special
Skills" in Item H-14.
++ Electronic Filing: Tips on Filing Electronically, Comparing
the Electronic On-Line Filing Instructions with the
Instructions on Form 9089, Advantages/Disadvantages of Regular
or Electronic Filing.

3:15pm-3:30pm
15 min. break: Refreshments provided 3:15pm-3:30pm

3:30pm-5:00pm
Session 4:
++ Reconsideration, Appeals to BALCA, & Federal Court Litigation
++ Understanding Audit Letters and Final Determinations,
Retention of Documents,CO Requests for supplemental
information and/or documentation, Supervised Recruitment Pros
& Cons.
++ Motions to Reconsider with or without Request for Appeal,
Attorney Representation & Participation, Which BALCA On Banc
Cases Differ from PERM, Arguing Harmless Error, Obtaining Copy
of Record File from DOL.
++ Legal Arguments on Appeal, When Introduction of New Facts May
be Possible, The Doctrine of Interlocutory Appeal, Exhausting
Administrative Appeals (Darby v. Cisneros), Update on Federal
Appeals

ABOUT THE LOCATION

Doubletree Hotel Houston Downtown 400 Dallas Street, Houston, Texas 77002

From Airport Directions

***12 Miles from Hobby Airport. Take I-45 north and take the Houston Ave exit. Turn right onto West Capital. Turn right onto Bagby St. Turn left onto Dallas St. The hotel is on the corner of Dallas and Bagby.

***21 Miles from Houston Intercontinental. Take I-45 south from the airport. Follow the signs to downtown. Exit at McKinney which is to the left. Turn right at the first light (Bagby) and then turn left onto Dallas St. The hotel will be on the right.

Transportation

***Texab Shuttle, Taxi, Car Rental services in baggage claim. A one day car rental can be less expensive than a round trip cab fare. If Taxi, ask for fixed zone rate

General Arrival Directions

***From North Houston - Take I-45 south to McKinney Street exit, downtown. At the first light (Bagby), turn right. Follow Bagby to Dallas and turn left the hotel is immediately on the right.

***From 59 North - Take Hwy 59 south to the Capital St. exit.
Capital St. Follow to Bagby, turn left, follow to Dallas, turn left. Hotel is on the right hand side.

***From South Houston - Take I-45 north to the Memorial Drive/Houston Ave. Exit take Memorial Drive exit and follow to the first light. Turn right on Rusk and follow, under freeway, to Bagby. Turn right on Bagby and then left on Dallas. Hotel is immediately on the right.

***From Southwest Houston - Take Hwy 59 north to the Louisiana/Downtown exit, follow Louisiana to Lamar and turn left.
Follow 2 blocks to Bagby and turn left. Follow 1 block to Dallas, turn left. The hotel is on the right.

***From I-10 East - Heading eastbound on I-10 to the Smith Street exit. Take Smith to Lamar and turn right and follow to Bagby.
Turn left and follow 1 block to Dallas and turn left. The hotel is immediately on the right.

***From I-10 West - Traveling west on I-10, take I-45 south and exit on McKinney. Turn right on Bagby and then left on Dallas.
Hotel is on the right.

***From HWY 290/Austin - Follow 290 to the 610 loop. Take 610 south to the I-10 junction. Follow I-10 east into downtown and take the Smith Street exit. Follow to Lamar and turn right and follow 2 blocks to Bagby. Turn left on Bagby and go 1 block to Dallas. Turn left on Dallas and the hotel is immediately on the right

MATERIALS

Materials included in the registration price are THE PERM BOOK, and the June 2006 and September 2006 editions of PQ:The PERM Quarterly. (The materials alone are a $600 value!)

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JOBS: POLICY ADVOCATE - LUTHERAN IMMIGRATION AND REFUGEE SERVICES

http://www.lirs.org/DonateServe/employment/PolicyAdvocate.htm

Position Opening:
Policy Advocate

Reporting Relationship
Director for Legislative Affairs

Position Objective
To carry out LIRS’s legislative advocacy efforts in collaboration with the director for legislative affairs and other LIRS staff, and to ground LIRS’s legislative advocacy in its service experience.

Qualifications include...

1. Commitment to LIRS’s core mission and values and an ability to model those values in relationship with colleagues, and partners; commitment to refugees and immigrants
2. Bachelor’s degree required; relevant graduate work or degree, including law, preferred
3. Knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes
4. Strong ability to master substantive subject matter, implement legislative strategies, and work independently and under pressure
5. Skills in synthesizing and communicating complex legislative issues and processes to grassroots networks, local agencies, churches and coalitions
6. Excellent oral and written communication skills
7. Skills in maintaining and nurturing collegial relationships with congressional staff, coalition partners and Lutheran partners
8. Familiarity with nonprofit advocacy work
9. Ability to work within a faith-based organization and to communicate with churches, clergy and congregations
10. Knowledge of migration and refugee issues highly preferred
11. Successful advocacy campaign experience preferred
12. Willingness and ability to travel occasionally—domestically or internationally

Responsibilities include...

1. Implement LIRS advocacy strategies on specific legislative migration and refugee issues in close collaboration with the director for legislative affairs.
2. Represent LIRS legislative policies and positions to Congress, LIRS constituencies and networks, and the public using strategies designed with the director for legislative affairs and other appropriate staff.
3. Contribute to establishing LIRS advocacy strategies on specific legislative migration and refugee issues in close collaboration with the director for legislative affairs and other appropriate staff.
4. Work with Director for Legislative Affairs and other appropriate staff to develop written materials, legislative analyses, syntheses, action alerts and updates to engage LIRS constituencies and networks in advocacy campaigns.
5. Work cooperatively with LIRS staff, other national groups and coalitions to implement joint advocacy strategies and plans.
6. Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Supervisory Relationships
None

Send cover letter, including salary requirements, and résumé to...

Human Resources Department
LIRS
700 Light Street
Baltimore MD 21230
FAX: 410/230-2844
hrmail@lirs.org
No telephone inquiries, please.

Salary and Terms
This full-time position, based at LIRS’s Washington, D.C., office, is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act. The salary, provisionally-assigned grade level 23, is negotiable and commensurate with experience. An excellent benefit package is offered.



Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization and an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of religion, gender, age, disability, national origin, race, veteran status or any other status protected by federal or Maryland law. Upon hire, employees must provide proof of legal eligibility to work in the United States. The employees of the Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service shall carry out the duties to which they are assigned in faithfulness to the mission of the agency.