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  • AILA Resources on I-94 Automation (Updated 5/16/13) (5/16/2013)
    AILA liaison provides a list of resources found on InfoNet and related to CBP’s automation of Form I-94. AILA Doc. No. 13050248.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050248.
  • Practice Pointer: Automated Form I-94 Admissions Issues, Best Practices, and Problem Resolution(481 KB - 5/16/2013)
    CBP liaison committee practice pointer on I-94 automation which discusses various concerns, such as printing the Form I-94, locating it online, and resolving admission records issues. AILA Doc. No. 13051658.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051658.
  • AILA/CBP Liaison Q&As (4/11/2013)(551 KB - 5/16/2013)
    AILA/CBP liaison offers unofficial Q&As for a 4/11/13 meeting. Topics include redress, Beyond the Border, admission errors, blanket L validity, non-controlled aliens, I-94 automation, NAFTA, FOIAs, ARO, Global Entry, Trusted Traveler, access to counsel, and sequestration. AILA Doc. No. 13051655.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051655.
  • Practice Pointer: A Brief Discussion of CBP’s Presence Abroad(473 KB - 5/14/2013)
    RDC practice pointer advises on the CBP Office of International Affairs, which ensures that CBP is represented at overseas posts to implement initiatives that promote anti-terrorism, global border security, non-proliferation, export controls, and immigration. AILA Doc. No. 13051452.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051452.
  • Practice Alert: CBP and the ULP Trigger for Certain Aliens (Updated 4/23/13) (4/23/2013)
    AILA CBP liaison committee alerts members that CBP has not yet adopted an official position on what triggers the accrual of unlawful presence for aliens admitted as visitors without an I-94. AILA Doc. No. 13022252.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022252.
  • Practice Pointer: Filing Procedures for Nonimmigrant Waivers (Updated 4/15/13)(546 KB - 4/15/2013)
    AILA CBP liaison practice pointer explains how and why an applicant would apply for a nonimmigrant waiver at a consulate or embassy abroad rather than at a U.S. port of entry. The pointer also discusses why the procedure for Canadian E and K visa applicants is different. AILA Doc. No. 07060774.
    AILA Doc. No. 07060774.
  • Practice Alert: CBP Plan to Automate Form I-94 (Updated 4/9/13)(604 KB - 4/9/2013)
    AILA CBP liaison practice alert informs members of CBP’s plan to automate Form I-94 and explains the reasons for the automation, proposed admission procedures, affected locations, impact on other programs, and redress procedures. AILA Doc. No. 12081352.
    AILA Doc. No. 12081352.
  • Practice Pointer: Tips for Submitting a Successful CBP FOIA Request (Updated 4/8/13)(589 KB - 4/8/2013)
    AILA CBP liaison practice pointer offers eight tips for structuring a successful CBP FOIA request on information concerning an individual. The tips discuss how to receive the quickest CBP FOIA response, where to request the “A” file, how to appeal, and more. AILA Doc. No. 12081044.
    AILA Doc. No. 12081044.
  • Practice Pointer: PIMS, L-2, and TD Visa Issuance for Non-Canadian Spouses and Children (4/1/2013)
    As non-Canadian dependents of a principal Canadian must be issued a visa for admission to the U.S., AILA reminds members that CBP recommends a reminder be given to the admitting officer that the officer will need to fax confirmation of the approved L-1 or TN to the KCC. AILA Doc. No. 11012063.
    AILA Doc. No. 11012063.
  • Practice Pointer: Pre-Paid Mailers for Canadians under NAFTA (Updated 3/26/13)(71 KB - 3/26/2013)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on CBP’s acceptance of pre-paid mailers from Canadian applicants for admission concurrently submitting an L petition at a border port of entry or preclearance facility in Canada. AILA Doc. No. 12021363.
    AILA Doc. No. 12021363.
  • Practice Pointer: Canadian TN Admissions(21 KB - 3/18/2013)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on determining the appropriate period for admission on a TN for a Canadian citizen. AILA Doc. No. 12011764.
    AILA Doc. No. 12011764.
  • Practice Pointer: Adjudication Procedures for Canadian L-1 Intracompany Transferee Petitions(165 KB - 3/4/2013)
    The AILA/CBP liaison committee informs members of intracompany petition procedures for Canadian citizens, procedures for handling deficient or deniable petitions, redress procedures, and issues regarding spouse and dependent children. AILA Doc. No. 11030736.
    AILA Doc. No. 11030736.
  • Practice Alert: E-1/E-2 Admissions (Updated 2/25/13)(21 KB - 2/25/2013)
    AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on determining the appropriate period for admission for E-1 treaty traders and E-2 treaty investors. AILA Doc. No. 12020660.
    AILA Doc. No. 12020660.
  • AILA Memo to CBP on Unlawful Presence(560 KB - 2/22/2013)
    Memorandum by the AILA CBP liaison committee to CBP Executive Director John Wagner on when a nonimmigrant alien who is admitted without an I-94 begins to accrue unlawful presence. AILA Doc. No. 13022251.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022251.
  • Practice Pointer: Automatic Visa Revalidation (Updated 2/19/13)(472 KB - 2/19/2013)
    AILA CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer that explains automatic visa revalidation and reminds members that it is applied differently depending on the individual's NIV classification. AILA Doc. No. 12022145.
    AILA Doc. No. 12022145.
  • AILA CBP Liaison Practice Pointer: Don't Risk A Misrepresentation Finding (Updated 2/11/13)(473 KB - 2/11/2013)
    AILA CBP practice pointer regarding visa refusals and denials. The pointer alerts members that the failure to disclose visa refusals for administrative processing or incorrect visa categories on the Form DS-160 could make an applicant inadmissible for misrepresentation. AILA Doc. No. 12060442.
    AILA Doc. No. 12060442.
  • AILA/CBP Practice Pointer: CBP Redress Processes (Updated 1/28/13)(538 KB - 1/28/2013)
    The AILA/CBP Liaison Committee offers a practice pointer on the CBP Complaint Resolution Program and a CBP comment card to be completed and returned by customers. The document includes various forms of contact to alert CBP of compliments, complaints, and/or misconduct. AILA Doc. No. 09090364.
    AILA Doc. No. 09090364.