february 11, 2005 shulman, rogers, gandal, pordy & ecker, p.a.1 micpel cle seminar the nuts and...

February 11, 2005 Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.

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MICPEL CLE SeminarThe Nuts and Bolts of Immigration PracticeTechnology Alert List and Deemed Export Rule

By: Michael L. Kabik, Esq. © 2005Immigration, Nationality & Consular Practice Group

Shulman, Rogers, Gandal, Pordy & Ecker, P.A.

11921 Rockville Pike, Suite 300, Rockville, Maryland 20852-2743 U.S.A.

Telephone: (301) 231-0937 Facsimile: (301) 230-2891

E-Mail: mkabik@srgpe.com Web Site: www.shulmanrogers.com

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Consular Processing Nonimmigrant Visas

Technology Alert List (“TAL”)Deemed Export Rule

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Technology Alert ListThe TAL and Export Controls

Originally designed to help maintain superiority over the Warsaw PactRecently updated and expanded 3/03

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Technology Alert ListSecurity Objectives

Stem proliferation of WMD and missile delivery systemsRestrain development of destabilizing conventional military capabilities in certain regions of the world

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Technology Alert ListSecurity Objectives

Prevent transfer of arms and sensitive dual-use items to terrorist statesMaintain U.S. advantage in certain military critical technologies

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Technology Alert ListPart 1: Critical Fields List

Major fields of technology transfer concernPrevent transfer of sensitive technology or material, particularly dual-use technologies

Part 2: State Sponsors of Terrorism List

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Technology Alert ListCritical Fields List

Conventional MunitionsNuclear TechnologyRocket SystemsRocket System and Unmanned Air Vehicle Subsystems

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Technology Alert ListCritical Fields List

Navigation, Avionics and Flight Control Usable in Rocket Systems and Unmanned Air VehiclesChemical, Biotechnology, and Biomedical EngineeringRemote Sensing, Imaging and Reconnaissance

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Technology Alert ListCritical Fields List

Advanced Computer/Microelectronic TechnologyMaterials TechnologyInformation SecurityLaser and Directed Energy System Technology

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Technology Alert ListCritical Fields List

Sensors and Sensor TechnologyMarine TechnologyRoboticsUrban Planning

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Technology Alert ListCFL – Chemical, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering

Technology used to produce chemical and biological weapons• Inherently dual-use• Wide use by civilian research labs and

industry

Advanced biotechnology• Potential to support biological weapons

research

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Technology Alert ListCFL – Chemical, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering

Aerobiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Immunology, Virology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Microbiology, Pathology, Toxicology, Genetic Engineering, Lyophilization, Fermentation Technology, Cross-filtration Equipment, High DOP-rated filters, Microencapsulation, Aerosol/ Aerosolization Technology,

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Technology Alert ListCFL – Chemical, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering (continued)

Chemical Absorption, Organo-phosphate Chemistry, Neurochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Chemical Separation Technology, Pesticide Production Technology, Pharmaceutical Production Technology, Chemical Separation Technology, Neurology, Production of glass-lined steel reactors/vessels, pipes, flanges, other equipment

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Technology Alert ListImmigration Law Impact

Nonimmigrant aliens inadmissible where reason to believe intention to violate or evade laws prohibiting export goods, technology, or sensitive information

At NIV application, Consular Post may examine involvement in TAL CFL dual-use technologies

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Technology Alert ListImmigration Law Impact

If possibly ineligible, Consular Officer must submit Security Advisory Opinion (SAO) via Visa Mantis check

Visa Mantis check avg. time is 30 days (up to 6 months)

Visa Mantis check is mandatory of nationals of State Sponsors of Terrorism

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Technology Alert ListTAL Exempt

Information in public domainInformation presented in academic courses

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Technology Alert ListTAL Impact on Consular ProcessingExpect long delaysOverly cautious Consular Officers

Security checks for any applicants with scientific or research background

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Technology Alert ListTAL Impact on Consular ProcessingAvoid travel abroad for visa processingEspecially for nationals of:

State Sponsors of TerrorismMuslim countriesCountries of “Concern” (PRC, Russia)

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Deemed ExportsExport Controls and LicensesDeemed Export Rule

Release of controlled technology to nonimmigrant foreign national in course of employment

Presumption of export to home country

Release of technology to foreign national in U.S. considered export to foreign country

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Deemed ExportsCovered Technologies

Dual-use technologies• Including Chemicals, Microorganisms, Toxins

Munitions• Including Weapons Technologies

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Deemed ExportsExempt Technologies

Patent applications open for public inspection

Publicly available technology

Technology arising during or resulting from “Fundamental Research”

Educational technology

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Deemed Exports“Fundamental Research”

Basic and applied research in science and engineering where the resulting information is ordinarily published and shared broadly within the scientific community

Results normally published in scientific literature making it publicly available

Only needs to be intended for publication

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Deemed ExportsProprietary Research/Industrial Development, Design, Production, and Product Utilizations

Results are restricted for proprietary and/or national security reasons

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Deemed ExportsImpact on Consular Processing

Delayed visa issuance

Initiation of inquiry re: employer liability for • Illegal technology transfer • Failure to obtain export license

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Legal DisclaimerFacts of individual cases differThe information provided herein is general in nature and should not be relied uponConsult with an experienced immigration attorney with regard to specific cases