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February 2, 2005
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Dear Readers,

In order to serve our Florida clients better, we’ve recently completed a move into our new, more spacious office, located centrally on beautiful Miami Beach, closer to downtown! Our new Florida address and phone number, effective immediately, is:


Durrani Law Firm, Ltd.
407 Lincoln Road, Suite 9D
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 538-9518

We also have offices in Madison, WI and Denver, CO to serve you! Now that we’ve resituated, please look for more immigration news in the coming weeks.

It is my pleasure to serve you and keep you informed. If you have any questions or concerns about immigration, please feel free to e-mail me at sardar@durrani.com.

Sincerely,

Sardar Durrani

  

» The REAL ID Act of 2005 - Summary & Selected Analysis of Provisions
» DHS and DOL Proposed Rule for H-2B Nonimmigrant Petitions
» Homeland Security Announces Plans to Test Radio Frequency Technology at Land Borders
» President Intends to Nominate Michael Jackson of Virginia to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

» Nevada Sisters Facings Possible Deportation to be Released From LA Center
» Technology Could Speed Border Crossings
» Feinstein Bill Would Protect Foreign Kids In U.S. Custody
» Driver Licenses Are Likely to Spark Immigration Debate
» "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:" REAL ID Is Not Real Security

The REAL ID Act of 2005 - Summary & Selected Analysis of Provisions

AILA has released a summary and analysis of the REAL ID Act of 2005. This document discusses the act section-by-section.

You can read the summary here.

DHS and DOL Proposed Rule for H-2B Nonimmigrant Petitions

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today in the Federal Register a proposed rule that would significantly alter the H-2B program. The H-2B program allows U.S. employers to request foreign workers to fill a one-time, peak load, intermittent, or seasonal need for labor when no workers are available in the local job force.

You can read the rest of this story here.

Homeland Security Announces Plans to Test Radio Frequency Technology at Land Borders

Asa Hutchinson, Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security for the United States Department of Homeland Security, announced today that US VISIT is continuing to improve the border management system by planning tests of radio frequency (RF) technology at the U.S. land border.

You can view the rest of this story here.

President Intends to Nominate Michael Jackson of Virginia to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security

President George W. Bush today announced his intention to nominate one individual to serve in his administration:

The President intends to nominate Michael Jackson, of Virginia, to be Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security. Mr. Jackson currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of AECOM Technology Corporation, Government Services Group, in Fairfax, Virginia. From 2001 to 2003, he served as Deputy Secretary of Transportation at the Department of Transportation. Earlier in his career, he held several positions at Lockheed Martin IMS, Transportation Systems and Services, including Vice President and General Manager of Business Development and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Jackson received his bachelor's degree from the University of Houston and his Ph.D. from Georgetown University.

You can read the rest of this story here.

» Nevada Sisters Facings Possible Deportation to be Released From LA Center
» Technology Could Speed Border Crossings
» Feinstein Bill Would Protect Foreign Kids In U.S. Custody
» Driver Licenses Are Likely to Spark Immigration Debate
» "A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:" REAL ID Is Not Real Security

Madison Office:
Durrani Law Firm, Ltd.
139 West Wilson Street Suite 200
Madison, WI 53703

Phone: (608).255.9891
Fax: (608).255.9893

Miami Office:
Durrani Law Firm, Ltd.
407 Lincoln Road Suite 9D
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Phone: (305).271.1122
Fax: (305).412.0097

Denver Office:
Durrani Law Firm, Ltd.
600 Grant Street Suite 300
Denver, CO 80203

Phone: (305).372.9477
Fax: (305).372.9479

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