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Troy, MI-48084

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August 31, 2010 issue

• New Electronic System for Travel Authorization Fee for Visa Waiver Program Travelers Takes Effect September 8

  Aug 25, 2010: The Department of State has just posted a cable providing clarification on the Travel Promotion Act of 2009, a new rule that would require travelers from Visa Waiver Program countries to pay operational and travel promotion fees when applying for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization.

• Utah Legislator Introduces Restrictive Immigration Enforcement Legislation

  Aug 21, 2010: A conservative Utah state legislator has proposed a new restrictive immigration regulation similar to Arizona’s controversial immigration enforcement bill.

• USCIS Posts Reminder to Eligible El Salvadoran Nationals to Re-Register for Temporary Protected Status

  Aug 18, 2010: USCIS has posted a reminder to nationals of El Salvador who have Temporary Protected Status to file their re-registration applications for this status before the re-registration period ends on September 7, 2010.

• New DHS Rule Extends Employment Authorization for Dependents of Foreign Officials

  Aug 12, 2010: In the August 9 Federal Register, the Department of Homeland Security amended regulations regarding employment authorization for dependents of foreign officials.

• DOS Publishes Final Rule Related to Exchange Visitor Program

  Aug 11, 2010: In the August 11 Federal Register, the Department of State published a final rule related to the Exchange Visitor Program.