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