From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 09:27 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Executive Hiring Update
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 09:34 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Blog @ Homeland Security Update
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Video: Secretary Napolitano participates in panel discussion with former Secretary Chertoff
This weekend Secretary Napolitano participated in a panel discussion with former DHS Secretary Michael Chertoff highlighting the Department’s ongoing efforts to make our country stronger and more resilient ten years after 9/11 as part of the Aspen Security Forum.
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 11:08 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Secretary Napolitano Announces Proposed Ammonium Nitrate Security Program
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Proposed Ammonium Nitrate Security Program
08/02/2011 07:00 AM EDT
For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the publication of the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on the Federal Register for the creation of the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program—part of the Department's ongoing efforts to secure potentially dangerous chemicals and ensure those chemicals do not fall into the hands of those who could cause harm.
"In today's ever-evolving threat environment, we must continually reinforce the security of substances, such as ammonium nitrate, which can be used for legitimate purposes or exploited by terrorists," said Secretary Napolitano. "Creating the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program is a critical step forward in our continued efforts to ensure the security of potentially dangerous amounts of ammonium nitrate, while still facilitating legitimate everyday use."
Ammonium nitrate is primarily used in fertilizers, first aid products, and regulated commercial explosives in support of the construction and mining industries. However, it has also been used as a main component in powerful explosives for attacks including the Oklahoma City bombing, the London bombings, and other acts of terrorism around the world.
At the direction of Congress and in consultation with our federal, state and local partners, and with input from members of industry and the public, DHS has proposed the Ammonium Nitrate Security Program to regulate the sale and transfer of ammonium nitrate while decreasing the burden on those who purchase or transfer ammonium nitrate for legitimate uses.
The proposed Ammonium Nitrate Security Program will increase security by working with domestic purchasers to validate legitimate use. It would also require those selling ammonium nitrate to retain records and report theft or loss of ammonium nitrate to federal authorities within 24 hours of discovery. DHS will be responsible for ensuring compliance with these proposed standards to ensure public safety and support legitimate commerce.
In order to address the complexity of the potential regulated community under the law, DHS conducted a thorough examination of the impacts on various communities—including farmers, agricultural retailers and distributors, landscaping services, construction and mining companies, and others—prior to the Department's promulgation of a final rule.
The proposed program builds on other DHS efforts already established to protect the nation from the potential misuse of ammonium nitrate. The Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards Program regulates the security of high-risk chemical facilities while the Bomb Making Awareness Program and the Voluntary Chemical Assessment Tool (VCAT) help businesses identify suspicious purchases and support owners and operators to assess their facilities' risk.
In cooperation with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, DHS has also cosponsored the "America's Security Begins With You" Program, which encourages ammonium nitrate suppliers to report suspicious activity. This complements the National Suspicious Activity Reporting Initiative, which provides vendors with the means to report suspicious transactions to law enforcement.
For more information, visit www.dhs.gov.
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 14:33 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Small Business Vendor Outreach Sessions Update
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 14:35 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: Secretary Napolitano Announces Initiatives to Promote Startup Enterprises and Spur Job Creation
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Secretary Napolitano Announces Initiatives to Promote Startup Enterprises and Spur Job Creation
08/02/2011 07:00 AM EDT
For Immediate Release
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Contact: 202-282-8010
WASHINGTON—Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas today outlined a series of policy, operational, and outreach efforts to fuel the nation's economy and stimulate investment by attracting foreign entrepreneurial talent of exceptional ability or who otherwise can create jobs, form startup companies, and invest capital in areas of high unemployment.
"The United States must continue to attract the best and brightest from around the world to invest their talents, skills, and ideas to grow our economy and create American jobs," said Secretary Napolitano. "Today's announcements will help our nation fully realize the potential of existing immigration laws."
"Current immigration laws support foreign talent who will invest their capital, create new jobs for American workers, and dedicate their exceptional talent to the growth of our nation's economy," said Director Mayorkas. "USCIS is dedicated to ensuring that the potential of our immigration laws is fully realized, and the initiatives we announce today are an important step forward."
These actions mark the six-month anniversary of Startup America, a White House-led initiative to reduce barriers and accelerate growth for America's job-creating entrepreneurs. They have also been one key focus of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, which has recommended taking action to help ensure that America can out-innovate and out-compete the world in a global economy.
USCIS has published a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) document on its website clarifying that entrepreneurs may obtain an employment-based second preference (EB-2) immigrant visa if they satisfy the existing requirements, and also may qualify for a National Interest Waiver under the EB-2 immigrant visa category if they can demonstrate that their business endeavors will be in the interest of the United States. USCIS will complement these FAQs with internal training on the unique characteristics of entrepreneurial enterprises and startup companies and incorporate input from the upcoming stakeholder engagements detailed below.
The EB-2 visa classification includes foreign workers with advanced degrees and individuals of exceptional ability in the arts, sciences, or business. Generally, an EB-2 visa petition requires a job offer and a Department of Labor certification. These requirements can be waived under existing law if the petitioner demonstrates that approval of the EB-2 visa petition would be in the national interest of the United States.
In response to stakeholder feedback, USCIS has also updated existing FAQs to clarify that an H-1B beneficiary who is the sole owner of the petitioning company may establish a valid employer-employee relationship for the purposes of qualifying for an H-1B nonimmigrant visa – which is used by U.S. businesses to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise in specialized fields, such as science, engineering, and computer programming.
The EB-5 immigrant investor program is also being further enhanced by transforming the intake and review process. In May, USCIS proposed fundamental enhancements to streamline the EB-5 process which include: extending the availability of premium processing for certain EB-5 applications and petitions, implementing direct lines of communication between the applicants and USCIS, and providing applicants with the opportunity for an interview before a USCIS panel of experts to resolve outstanding issues in an application. After reviewing stakeholder feedback on the proposal, USCIS is developing a phased plan to roll out these enhancements and is poised to begin implementing the first of these enhancements within 30 days.
Created by Congress in 1990, the program stimulates the U.S. economy through capital investment and resulting job creation by immigrant investors. As of June 30, 2011, it is estimated that the program has resulted in more than $1.5 billion in capital investments and created at least 34,000 jobs.
USCIS has also announced the expansion of its Premium Processing Service to immigrant petitions for multinational executives and managers (often referred to as "E13"). The Premium Processing Service allows employers to expedite processing of their petitions, absent evidentiary deficiencies, fraud or national security concerns.
Finally, USCIS is launching a new series of engagement opportunities for entrepreneurs and startup companies. These opportunities will focus on soliciting input from stakeholders on how USCIS can address the unique circumstances of entrepreneurs, new businesses and startup companies through its policies and regulations in the employment-based arena. For detailed information on USCIS's public meetings, please visit www.uscis.gov/outreach.
For more information, visit www.uscis.gov.
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 16:30 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Executive Hiring Update
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 17:52 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security Economic Recovery Act of 2009 Update
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From: U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Date: Aug, Tue 2 2011 18:01 -0400 (EDT)
Subject: U.S. Department of Homeland Security The Blog @ Homeland Security Update
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011
USCIS Blog: Encouraging Entrepreneurs and High Skilled Workers to Bolster the U.S. Economy and Spur Job Growth
By Alejandro Mayorkas, Director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
The United States has a long, rich history of welcoming innovative entrepreneurs and skilled workers into our country. These men and women fuel our nation’s economy by creating jobs, and promoting new technologies and ideas. Today, I joined Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano and outlined a series of new policy, operational, and outreach efforts that will help fuel the nation’s economy and stimulate investment by making it easier for high-skill immigrants to start and grow companies and create jobs here in the United States
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