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Trump has sought a review of the non-immigrant programs, which includes the popular H-1Bs.

The US government has given a grace period of 60 days to H-1B visa holders and Green Card applicants.

The Home Ministry also said it has kept in abeyance multiple-entry life-long visas given to Overseas Citizens of India card holders till international travel remains suspended.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) argued that the American technology workers, who had challenged the 2015 ruling on giving work permits to H-4 visa-holders, have not been irreparably harmed by such work authorisation.

All existing visas issued to nationals of any country who have not yet entered India, will remain suspended till prohibition on international air travel of passengers from/to India is lifted. Exceptions include Visa issued to diplomats, official passport holders, those in UN/international organisations, and those on Employment and Project visas.

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The H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows US companies to employ foreign workers from countries like India and China in speciality occupations that require theoretical or technical expertise.

The Trump administration is tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists in response to the treatment of U.S.journalists in China, as tensions flare between the two nations over the coronavirus.

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USAO Northern District of California
Criminal Division
San Francisco, California

Assist Federal Prosecutors with prosecution and investigation of misdemeanors and felony offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law.

Internship Location: San Francisco, CA or Oakland, CA

Minimum Weeks Required: The school year terms (Fall and Spring) require a commitment of 20-25 hours/week

Website: www.justice.gov/usao/can

USAO Northern District of California
Civil Division
San Francisco, California

USAO Northern District of California
Criminal Division
San Jose, California

Assist Federal Prosecutors with prosecution and investigation of misdemeanors and felony offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law. 

Internship Location: San Jose, CA

Minimum Weeks Required: The school year terms require a commitment of 20-25 hours/week

Website: www.justice.gov/usao/can

USAO Northern District of California
Criminal Division
San Jose, California

Prosecute individual caseload of misdemeanor and felony offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law.

Internship Location: San Jose, CA

Minimum Weeks Required: 10 weeks/ full-time (40 hrs. a week)

Website: www.justice.gov/usao/can

USAO Northern District of California
Civil Division
San Jose, California

Typically, each Law Clerk is responsible for at least one significant project (e.g., a motion for summary judgment in an employment discrimination case). 

The position is unpaid and parking expenses are not reimbursed. 

USAO Northern District of California
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of California
San Francisco, California

Assist Federal Prosecutors with prosecution and investigation of misdemeanors and felony offenses. Research and write legal briefs and memorandums of law.

Internship Location: San Francisco, CA or Oakland, CA

Minimum Weeks Required: Summer Law Clerks must work full time for at least 8 weeks. 

Website: www.justice.gov/usao/can

Civil Division (CIV)

Washington, District of Columbia

Interns research, write, and develop draft motions, briefs, and discovery; attend depositions, moot court and oral arguments; perform legal research; and assist attorneys in all phases of trial preparation and at trial.

Internship Locations:  Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco. The vast majority of internships are located in Washington, D.C.

Minimum Weeks Required:  6

Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)
Office of Chief Counsel
St. Louis, Missouri
Announcement #: 20-EXC-027-KRM
Application Deadline: May 11, 2020

The attorney prepares advisory opinions on a variety of questions presented by the Special Agent in Charge (Kansas City), the Director of Industry Operations (Kansas City), and the Associate Chief Counsel (Central Region). This requires the research and analysis of legal matters such as the seizure and forfeiture of property; offers in compromise; the issuance, suspension, and denial and revocation of licenses and permits; and violations of criminal provisions of Federal law relating to alcohol, tobacco, firearms and explosives. These assignments usually involve complicated facts and require the review and analysis of inspection reports or investigations reports and other documents submitted with the request for a legal opinion.         

The attorney also handles cases involving possible litigation in connection with explosives and firearms matters. Reviews and analyzes investigation reports to determine whether or not the facts constitute violations of the law and regulations and to determine the procedure to be followed; and prepares a memorandum advising as to the action that should be taken on the case. If the case relates to permit or license matters that are adjudicated before  administrative law judges or hearing officers, the attorney represents the Bureau at the hearing. On cases that are tried by the Department of Justice, such as criminal violation cases, the attorney may, upon request of the U.S. Attorney, assist at the trial and settlement thereof.

The attorney provides advice and recommendations to Bureau officials on a wide range of complex legal problems, including constitutional laws issues, criminal law and procedure, administrative law and asset forfeiture. The attorney also provides assistance to the United States Attorneys in connection with civil and criminal cases involving ATF. He/she also assists field division personnel by responding to inquiries from members of the explosives and firearms industries and attends conference and seminars with industry groups.

MOBILITY PLAN:  New employees hired pursuant to this vacancy announcement must sign a mobility agreement.  The purpose of ATF’s mobility policy is to enhance career development and progression, and achieve mission and business effectiveness.  To accomplish these objectives, the mobility plan will facilitate the movement of employees through special short-term assignments or permanent reassignments throughout the Bureau. Applicants who decline to sign a mobility agreement, as required, will be removed from the hiring process.

USAO Southern District of California
Attorney positions available in the San Diego Office
San Diego, California
Announcement #: 20-SDCA-10808887-AUSA03
Application Deadline: May 25, 2020

The U.S. Attorney's Office is currently seeking experienced attorneys for one or more positions as an Assistant U.S. Attorney ("AUSA") in the Criminal Division.  Positions are available in the San Diego office. 

The Criminal Division is organized into seven sections, which consist of the Border Enforcement Section, Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCDETF Section), the Violent Crimes and Human Trafficking Section, the Major Frauds and Public Corruption Section, the National Security and Cybercrimes Section, the Asset Recovery Section, and the Appellate Section.  (See the San Diego U.S. Attorney’s website www.justice.gov/usao-sdca for a detailed description of each section.)   

Commensurate with experience and needs of the Office, AUSAs may be assigned to different sections in the U.S. Attorney’s Office.  New hires are expected to start in the Border Enforcement Section.  The Border Enforcement Section is the largest section in the Criminal Division and accounts for approximately 95 percent of the cases prosecuted in the Southern District of California. 

The Border Enforcement Section handles a large volume of reactive cases that arise from policing the 141-mile long border between California and Mexico, six Ports of Entry, and the roughly 70 miles of coastline stretching from the U.S.-Mexico border to the northernmost tip of San Diego County. Cases commonly include illegal entry and reentry, drug importation and alien smuggling prosecutions.  This section consists of an Intake Team, Fast-Track Team, Immigration Team and four Trial Teams.  Border Enforcement Section attorneys try a large number of cases and often oversee the use of investigative tools like search and tracking warrants, undercover operations and confidential sources.

Enclosed is a link to the Southern District of California's web page for more information about the office.

http://www.justice.gov/usao/district/sdca

Benefits

The Department of Justice offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation; sick leave; holidays; telework; life insurance; health benefits; and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The Benefits link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal Employees.

USAO Middle District of North Carolina
United States Attorney's Office, Middle District of North Carolina
Greennsboro, North Carolina
Announcement #: 20-NCM-10808245-AUSA
Application Deadline: May 19, 2020

The Civil Division is seeking one experienced attorney to service as an Assistant United States Attorney. This AUSA will be responsible for defending and prosecuting a variety of federal civil cases, with particular emphasis on defensive actions, including but not limited to cases brought under the Federal Tort Claims Act, actions which allege employment discrimination or retaliation, and immigration matters. They will also be assigned appellate, research, and writing duties. Link to the office website: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdnc

Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Office of Compliance
Springfield, Virginia

Application Deadline: May 20, 2020

The incumbent will serve as the section chief over the External Audit and Liaison Section within the Office of Compliance.  This section leads and oversees DEA's engagement with the Department of Justice - Office of Inspector General (OIG), the US Government Accountability Office (GAO), and similar oversight entities that conduct audits and performance reviews of DEA programs.  The section is responsible for the collection and delivery of requested documents and subject matter experts who can provide the most accurate information to OIG, GAO, and others during an external audit, review, inspection, or analysis.  As a specific audit draws to a close, the incumbent will represent DEA's equities in reviewing the draft report to ensure fairness and accuracy of information published in a final report.  Once published, the section will work with internal stakeholders to implement auditor recommendations and resolve audit results.   

USAO Western District of Texas
San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas
Announcement #: 20-WDTX-A10
Application Deadline: May 15, 2020

Responsibilities and Opportunity Offered: The District is currently accepting applications for Civil Chief. 

The Civil Division is responsible for representing the federal government and its agencies and employees in civil litigation in the District. Two primary areas of practice are tort cases, including medical malpractice and a variety of personal injury cases, and Title VII cases alleging discrimination in hiring and employment practices by agencies of the United States. Other areas of practice include civil rights, immigration, bankruptcy, debts owed the United States or its agencies, breach of contract, judicial review of administrative findings, and injunctive proceedings. AUSAs in the Civil Division are active at both the trial and appellate levels, taking depositions, preparing and answering interrogatories, negotiating for settlement, engaging in motions practice, trying cases, and writing and arguing appeals.

About the Position:  On a regular and recurring basis, this office fills the Supervisory Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) positions that it has been allotted. These temporary, at will positions, make up the management team of the office, under the control, supervision and direction of the United States Attorney. AUSAs selected for these supervisory positions will be responsible for exercising dynamic leadership and efficiently and effectively managing the employees in their respective sections to accomplish the mission of the Department and the specific goals of this office, as set forth by the United States Attorney.

Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP)
Mid-Atlantic Region, Federal Correctional Complex
Butner, North Carolina

Application Deadline: May 13, 2021

This is a primary law enforcement position. In accordance with 5 U.S.C. 3307, the maximum entry age of 36 has been established for initial appointment to a position in a Bureau of Prisons correctional institution. The duties of this position may at times require frequent and direct contact with individuals in confinement who are suspected or convicted of serious criminal offenses. It has also been determined that the duties of this position require experience and knowledge of the on-the-job responsibilities of a primary law enforcement officer working in a detention facility. A prerequisite requirement of this position is the completion of "Institution Familiarization" and the satisfactory completion of a mandatory course in "Introduction to Correctional Techniques." The training emphasizes self-defense, firearms, security, hostage situations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Because of the nature and mission of this position, it requires "hands-on" understanding of the operating problems encompassed in working within an institution. The incumbent may be called on to perform as a law enforcement officer in a correctional environment during training, emergency situations, times of staff shortages and under any other type of correctional operating crisis. Specific correctional responsibilities may include custody and supervision of inmates, responding to emergencies and institution disturbances, participating in fog and escape patrols, and assuming correctional officer posts when necessary. The incumbent may be required to shakedown inmates and conduct visual searches in their work or living area for contraband. The incumbent must be prepared to use physical control in situations where necessary, such as in fights among inmates, assaults on staff and riots or escape attempts.

Executive Office for United States Attorneys (EOUSA)
Evaluation and Review Staff (EARS)
Washington, District of Columbia
Announcement #: 20-EARS-10812463-EX
Application Deadline: May 20, 2020

- Serve as Senior Attorney Advisor/Legal Program Manager and provide a wide variety of management and analytical support services with respect to the spectrum of the Legal Management Evaluation Program.
- Select and schedule evaluators to conduct on-site visits in USAOs, coordinating and taking follow-up action with evaluators on the conduct of the on-site visit and on the content and timely submission of their written reports, editing and coordinating needed changes to submitted reports.
-Function as a key member of the Evaluation and Review Staff (EARS), participating in discussions with key officials of EOUSA and the United States Attorneys about the planning, policies, and approaches to be used to promote overall effectiveness and efficiency of operations in the Offices of the United States Attorneys.
- Provide management-level analysis, evaluation, and advisory services regarding the spectrum of the Legal Management (Civil and Financial Litigation) Program, and make recommendations for the improvement, enhancement, and streamlining of the Program.
- Respond to matters of interest to the Director, EOUSA, or the United States Attorneys by defining the issue, problem or question, gathering information from relevant sources, and providing a response or recommendation that is timely, accurate, and fully consistent with current policy.
- Review and analyze requests for information and solicits views and policies of affected offices.

The Department of Justice announced today that it has reached a settlement agreement with the Warren County, North Carolina, Board of Education (Warren County) that resolves a federal lawsuit brought under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) on behalf of Dwayne Coffer, a Command Sergeant Major (CSM) in the Army Reserve. In its complaint, the United States alleged that Warren County violated USERRA by eliminating Sergeant Major Coffer’s employment position while he was on active duty with the military and failed to re-employ him in a comparable position when he returned.

The Department of Justice announced that it filed a complaint yesterday in federal court in the Northern District of Mississippi against Coahoma County, Mississippi (Coahoma County), to protect the employment rights of an Army Reservist, Staff Sergeant First Class (SSG) Jason Sims Sr.  

The Department of Justice filed a complaint today in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado on behalf of Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger against Walmart Inc. The complaint alleges that Walmart violated the law when it declined to hire Hunger due to her upcoming naval reserve duties.

On Dec. 17, 2019, the Department of Justice filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois on behalf of Captain and Judge Advocate Derrick Strong against the City of Chicago Fire Department (CFD), alleging that the City violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA) when it failed to provide Strong with an opportunity, after his return from active duty military service, to take a promotional examination that he missed while deployed.

The Department of Justice announced today the resolution of a lawsuit in which Naval Petty Officer Third Class Lindsey Hunger alleged that Walmart violated her rights when it failed to offer her employment at the Walmart store located at 2545 Rimrock Avenue in Grand Junction, Colorado because of her upcoming Naval Reserve commitments. Ms. Hunger had alleged that Walmart’s actions violated the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994 (USERRA). The Department of Justice Civil Rights Division and United States Attorney’s Office represented Petty Officer Hunger in the lawsuit.

Thank you, Sean, for your kind introduction. And thank you to CSIS for partnering with us in this conference and for your leadership and innovative thinking on critical policy issues that affect us all. I would like to take a few moments now to reflect on how the National Security Division (NSD) came to be and how, in our first decade, we have strived to achieve our twin aims: protecting the United States against national security threats while safeguarding our core freedoms.

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A federal grand jury returned an indictment today charging eight individuals with conspiring to violate federal criminal copyright law by running two of the largest unauthorized streaming services in the United States, resulting in the loss of millions of dollars by television program and motion picture copyright owners.

The Department of Justice has released the agenda and list of participants for its March 11, 2020, public workshop to solicit public dialogue on the proposed vertical merger guidelines. The workshop will be the first in a two-part series hosted together with the Federal Trade Commission. The two half-day workshops will allow for a dynamic discussion about the proposed guidelines to complement the written public comments about the proposed guidelines that were submitted to the agencies.