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According to the August 2010 Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State, the priority dates being processed for each category are as follows: If your priority date is current or is about to be current and you need assistance on your immigrant visa processing, please contact: Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. Bagon Law Firm 21550 Oxnard Street, 3rd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Direct Tel.: (818) 539-0120 Main Tel.: (818) 224-6632 Fax: (888) 589-0804

ICE announces launch of Online Detainee Locator System ICE announces launch of Online Detainee Locator System WASHINGTON - U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced today the launch of ICE's Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS), a public, Internet-based tool designed to assist family members, attorneys and other interested parties in locating detained aliens in ICE custody. The creation and implementation of the ODLS is a concrete example of ICE's commitment to detention reform. The ODLS is located on ICE's public website, http://www.ice.gov , and provides users with information on the location of the detention facility where a particular individual is being held, a phone number to the facility and contact information for the ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations office in the region where the facility is located. A brochure explaining how to use the ODLS is also available on the website in the following languages: English, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Vietna

According to the FSBPT website , "The Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy’s Board of Directors has reaffirmed its prior decision to suspend NPTE testing for candidates educated in Egypt, India, Pakistan and the Philippines until the NPTE-YRLY can be developed. The Board has directed staff to develop the NPTE-YRLY examination as quickly as possible, but we project that it will still not be available until the latter part of 2011. We have not determined test locations yet."

The latest available data from the Justice Department show that criminal immigration enforcement by the two largest investigative agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has increased to levels comparable to the highest seen during the Bush Administration. TRAC Immigration Report Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. Bagon Law Firm 21550 Oxnard Street, 3rd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Direct Tel.: (818) 539-0120 Main Tel.: (818) 224-6632 Fax: (888) 589-0804

As of July 9, 2010, the H-1B Cap Count is 24, 800 for the H-1B regular cap and 10,600 for the H-1B Master's cap. If you have any questions regarding the H-1B visa or need assistance with your petition, please call our office. Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. Bagon Law Firm 21550 Oxnard Street, 3rd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Direct Tel.: (818) 539-0120 Main Tel.: (818) 224-6632 Fax: (888) 589-0804

New Passport Fees take effect today.

In a stunning development, the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) today announced that it immediately has suspended National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) testing for all graduates of schools located in Egypt, India, Pakistan and the Philippines . India and the Philippines are, by far, the two largest suppliers of foreign-trained Physical Therapists. Graduates from schools in these countries will not be allowed to sit for US examinations for at least one year and probably longer. Source: http://www.ilw.com/articles/2010,0712-Musillo.shtm

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor today launched an online registry allowing the public to retrieve information about temporary agricultural jobs that fall under the H-2A program. The new tool was developed in compliance with regulations implemented by the department on March 15.

Source: California Lawyer, July 2010 Edition

The Justice Department filed suit Tuesday against Arizona, charging that the state's new immigration law is unconstitutional and requesting a preliminary injunction to stop the legislation from taking effect.

On June 28, 2010, the U.S. Department of State published its Schedule of Fees for Consular Services in the Federal Register. The schedule includes fees for passports, immigrant visas and other consular services. The changes will take effect on July 13, 2010, 15 days after publication in the Federal Register. The revised fees will cover actual operating expenses for the 301 overseas consular posts, 23 domestic passport agencies and other centers that provide these consular services to U.S. and foreign citizens.

As of June 25, 2010, the FY 2011 H-1B Cap Count for the H-1B Regular Cap is 23, 500 and 10,000 for the H-1B Master's Exemption.

Bagon Law Firm is a full-service law firm providing quality legal solutions for your immigration and personal injury matters. Our Firm works hand-in-hand with you to understand and address your legal needs. Our goal is to formulate the best personalized legal solution to properly serve you. Contact Information: Sharlene Mae Bagon, Esq. BAGON LAW FIRM 21550 Oxnard Street, 3rd Floor Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Main Tel.: (818) 224-6632 Direct Tel.: (818) 539-0120 Fax: (888) 589-0804