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  • Practice Pointer: CBP’s Parole Authority After Arrabally and Yerrabelly (Updated 12/18/12)(488 KB - 12/18/2012)
    The AILA CBP liaison committee offers a brief overview of advance parole and discusses under what circumstances, if any, CBP should deny entry to an alien holding a valid advance parole document. AILA Doc. No. 12121740.
  • Practice Pointer: Frequent Travel Abroad and Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status (Updated 12/17/12)(469 KB - 12/17/2012)
    Washington, D.C. Chapter practice pointer discusses when CBP believes an LPR has abandoned permanent residence and if the determination by CBP is based solely upon the length of time spent outside of the U.S. AILA Doc. No. 12121356.
  • Practice Alert: New Guidance on Language Assistance by CBP (12/14/2012)
    New CBP guidance issued regarding circumstances under which CBP will provide translation assistance in response to a request from a Federal, state, or local law enforcement organization, other than a DHS component. AILA Doc. No. 12121453.
  • AILA Liaison FAQs on CBP Issues (Updated 12/13/12)(622 KB - 12/13/2012)
    AILA liaison in conjunction with the Mexico City District Chapter offers FAQs regarding Canadian L-1 and TN admissions, CBP case resolution procedures, and the latest on I-94 automation. AILA Doc. No. 12121090.
  • AILA/RDC Q&As with CBP Pre-Clearance Dublin (11/14/12)(469 KB - 12/12/2012)
    The Rome District Chapter (RDC) offers approved Q&As from 11/14/2012 between the RDC and the CBP Pre-Clearance office in Dublin. Topics covered include general operations, TN, B-1 in lieu of H-1, B-2, E, J, F, M, Blanket L, LPR abandonment, babe-in-arms, and more. AILA Doc. No. 12121273.
  • Practice Pointer: Survival Guide for Blanket L Visa Holders(518 KB - 11/26/2012)
    The Rome District Chapter (RDC), AILA CBP committee, and AILA DOS committee offer tips on issues impacting Blanket L visa holders, such as the five-year visa validity period and the issuance of I-94 cards with inconsistent validity periods. AILA Doc. No. 12112649.
  • AILA CBP Liaison Q&As (10/25/2012)(588 KB - 12/18/2012)
    CBP responses to AILA CBP liaison Q&As, which discuss general updates, ARO delays, I-94 elimination, FOIA, Beyond the Border, unlawful presence, Blanket Ls, INFO Center, Global Entry, WHTI, TRIP, Border Patrol, and more. AILA Doc. No. 12112648.
  • Clients Experiencing Inconsistencies in the Blanket L Visa Issuance or Admission Process? AILA Wants to Know!! (11/26/2012)
    AILA members report that both consular officers and CBP officers have issued Blanket L visas or admitted Blanket L workers with a wide range of variations in the documentation. As such, the CBP liaison committee requests submission of your client experiences to AILA liaison. AILA Doc. No. 12112646.
  • Problems with TRIP? AILA Wants to Know!! (10/15/2012)
    AILA's CBP Liaison Committee requests examples of client experiences with the Traveler Redress Inquiry Program (TRIP), which will be presented to CBP. AILA Doc. No. 12100548.
  • AILA CBP Liaison Report (3/29/2012)(677 KB - 9/21/2012)
    AILA CBP liaison report from a meeting with CBP on 3/29/2012. Topics include FOIA, I-94 elimination, L-1s, Blanket Ls, automatic visa revalidation, ESTA, TNs, WHTI, ULP, NTAs, H-1B portability, B-2s, and more. Supplemental notes from subsequent teleconferences also included. AILA Doc. No. 12092154.
  • Have Border Patrol Experiences to Report? AILA Wants to Know!! (9/21/2012)
    AILA's CBP Liaison Committee requests examples of client experiences with Border Patrol at either the northern or southern U.S. border. AILA Doc. No. 12091754.
  • Delays in ARO Nonimmigrant Waiver Adjudications? AILA Wants to Know!! (Updated 8/6/12) (8/6/2012)
    AILA liaison requests examples from members of lengthy delays for nonimmigrant waivers of inadmissibility. If you have a case pending more than 120 days, please submit the requested information to reports@aila.org. AILA Doc. No. 12032271.
  • DOS Refusing to Forward Waiver Documents to ARO? AILA Wants to Know! (8/3/2012)
    AILA liaison requests case examples where DOS consular officers refused to forward supplemental documentation in support of an NIV waiver of inadmissibility to the ARO. If you have a case to report, please inform AILA national through the guidelines listed. AILA Doc. No. 12080349.
  • CBP Practice Alert: Upcoming International AIDS Conference(464 KB - 4/6/2012)
    The CBP Admissibility Review Office (ARO) advised AILA that due to backlogs at the ARO, individuals who may need a nonimmigrant waiver of inadmissibility should file the waiver as soon as possible and at least 120 days before the expected travel date. AILA Doc. No. 12040640.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Muster Index (Updated 3/19/12)(52 KB - 3/19/2012)
    AILA/CBP liaison offers an index of musters issued by CBP to the field. Topics include inspection procedures, secondary, detention conditions & policy, WHTI, US-VISIT, biometrics, TWIC, C-1/Ds, Ls, consular issues, APIS, LPRs, Global Entry, travel documents, and more. AILA Doc. No. 11100461.
  • List of CBP Checkpoint Locations(128 KB - 3/12/2012)
    List of CBP checkpoints located throughout the U.S. as reported to AILA by members and compiled by the AILA/CBP Liaison committee. List includes fixed and temporary checkpoints. AILA Doc. No. 10090969.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Take Steps to Document Improper Conduct (3/5/2012)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee advisory on redress mechanisms that have been created by CBP to address those situations where officers have misapplied the law, engaged in an unprofessional behavior, or illegal conduct. AILA Doc. No. 11012169.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Domestic Partner Admissions(575 KB - 2/27/2012)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on obtaining a one year admission for unmarried domestic partners. AILA Doc. No. 12022749.
  • AILA CBP Liaison Q&As (11/9/2011)(296 KB - 2/1/2012)
    Approved AILA CBP Liaison Q&As discuss FOIA, TNs, adjudications, parole, K EADs, IVs, I-797s, Bs, I-192s, voluntary return, refugee/asylee, prioritization, and more. AILA Liaison seeks clarification from CBP on agenda items with ambiguous, missing, or incomplete answers. AILA Doc. No. 12020166.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Flowchart: Resolving Problems with CBP (Updated 1/31/12)(218 KB - 1/30/2012)
    Flowchart provided by AILA's CBP Liaison Committee on how to resolve problems with CBP when an applicant is refused entry, when a false hit or mistaken identity is made, or when a person is admitted in the wrong category. AILA Doc. No. 11022365.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Mexican TN Admissions(467 KB - 1/23/2012)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on determining the appropriate period for admission on a TN for a Mexican citizen. AILA Doc. No. 12012347.