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  • USCIS Notice of Office Closings for 2013 (Updated 5/21/13) (5/21/2013)
    USCIS notice of Detroit Application Support Center will be closed due to a power outage. All applicants will be rescheduled to the next available appointment date. AILA Doc. No. 13012863.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012863.
  • FY2013 H-2B Cap Count (Updated 5/20/13) (5/20/2013)
    As of 5/17/13, USCIS receipted 22,572 beneficiaries toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the second half of FY2013. This count includes 20,712 approved and 1,860 pending beneficiaries. H-2B cap count information for the first half of FY2013 is also available. AILA Doc. No. 12102342.
    AILA Doc. No. 12102342.
  • USCIS Immigrant Fee Can Be Paid on USCIS ELIS Beginning May 19(655 KB - 5/20/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that customers can now pay the $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee using the USCIS ELIS system. They can also view their benefit requests, receive electronic notification of decisions, and receive real-time case status updates using this new system. AILA Doc. No. 13052041.
    AILA Doc. No. 13052041.
  • USCIS Invitation for Stakeholder Meeting on EB-5 Program(516 KB - 5/17/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 5/23/13 stakeholder meeting on e-filing of the I-526 Form into ELIS, with an overview of the concept of a document library, soliciting feedback on managing access to the library, uploading/storing documents, and user expectations. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13051749.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051749.
  • USCIS Teleconference Invitation for Current & Prospective Civil Surgeons(501 KB - 5/16/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 5/29/13 stakeholder teleconference for current and prospective civil surgeons to discuss updates to Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, and offer an overview of the USCIS civil surgeon designation. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13051659.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051659.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Scheduled for May 18 and 19(573 KB - 5/16/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS ELIS system will be temporarily off line Saturday, May 18 from 4 am EDT to 5:30 pm EDT and Sunday, May 19 from 4 am EDT to 4 pm EDT as they update the system. AILA Doc. No. 13051644.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051644.
  • USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is Now Open Again(576 KB - 5/16/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is now open and customers with previously scheduled appointments from May 13-16, 2013 will be contacted by the office when a future appointment date has been set. AILA Doc. No. 13051642.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051642.
  • USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China Closed From May 15 to May 17(578 KB - 5/15/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China will be closed from May 15, 2013 through May 17, 2013. Customers with previously scheduled appointments through this date will be contacted by the office when a future appointment date has been set. AILA Doc. No. 13051547.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051547.
  • USCIS Invitation to 5/16/13 NSC Teleconference on Business Issues (Updated 5/15/13) (5/15/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 5/16/13 teleconference with NSC on business issues. Call-in information is provided. AILA Doc. No. 13042445.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042445.
  • USCIS Announces Redesigned Web Pages for Field Offices(702 KB - 5/14/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing new redesigned web pages for field offices nationwide with public transportation options, names of Field & District Office Directors, mailing & physical addresses, types of naturalization ceremonies held, office-specific announcements & more. AILA Doc. No. 13051451.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051451.
  • Applications for FY2013 USCIS Citizenship & Integration Grant Program Due May 22(585 KB - 5/14/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing the deadline for the Citizenship & Integration Grant Program where those selected to receive funding will offer both citizenship instruction and naturalization application services to permanent residents. Applications are due by 5/22/13. AILA Doc. No. 13051448.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051448.
  • USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is Closed Until Further Notice(572 KB - 5/13/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the USCIS Office in Guangzhou, China is closed until further notice and USCIS will update the Guangzhou, China office web page when the office reopens and reschedule all appointments accordingly. AILA Doc. No. 13051350.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051350.
  • USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on Sunday May 12(581 KB - 5/10/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that several online customer service tools will not be available on Sunday, May 12, 2013 from 10am-2pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13051049.
    AILA Doc. No. 13051049.
  • USCIS Blog on Entrepreneurs in Residence Program (5/9/2013)
    USCIS blog post on Entrepreneurs in Residence (EIR) program which is intended to streamline the current immigration system for foreign entrepreneurs – specifically, those who lead high-growth companies – to innovate new technologies, boost the economy and create jobs. AILA Doc. No. 13050943.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050943.
  • Employers Must Use Revised Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9(611 KB - 5/7/2013)
    USCIS press release reminding employers that beginning May 7, 2013, they must now use the revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/13)N for all new hires and reverifications. AILA Doc. No. 13050747.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050747.
  • USCIS Teleconference on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Process(568 KB - 5/6/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 5/10/13 teleconference where USCIS officials will provide an overview of the application process, discuss eligibility criteria and highlight filing tips so that individuals can ensure USCIS accepts their filing at intake. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13050641.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050641.
  • USCIS Invitation for Immigration & Entrepreneurship Meeting(570 KB - 5/2/2013)
    USCIS invitation for a 5/8/13 town hall meeting in Chicago, IL to discuss the issues at the nexus of immigration law, entrepreneurship, and innovation, including policies to make the U.S. a welcoming place for innovation-driven entrepreneurs. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13050253.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050253.
  • USCIS Invitation for USCIS Immigrant Fee Transition Engagement(511 KB - 5/2/2013)
    USCIS invitation for a 5/8/13 engagement to discuss the USCIS Immigrant Fee transition from pay.gov to USCIS ELIS. USCIS subject matter experts will also address frequently asked questions about the process. RSVP information included. AILA Doc. No. 13050252.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050252.
  • USCIS Beacon Blog on New Form I-9 for Employers (5/1/2013)
    USCIS blog post reminding people that beginning May 7, 2013, all employers must only use the revised Form I-9 (revision 03/08/13) for new hires. Previous versions of the Form I-9 must not be used after May 6, 2013 and all previous versions will no longer be valid as well. AILA Doc. No. 13050154.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050154.
  • USCIS Immigrant Fee Payment to Move to USCIS ELIS(577 KB - 5/1/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that USCIS is moving the existing online payment for USCIS Immigrant Fee to its Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) and reminding people that USCIS Immigrant Fee is a separate fee from the Department of State immigrant visa application. AILA Doc. No. 13050144.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050144.
  • USCIS Announces Implementation of Form I-94 Automation (Updated 5/1/13)(584 KB - 5/1/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing CBP’s implementation of the automated Form I-94. Nonimmigrant aliens entering the U.S. at air or sea POEs can access the electronic Form I-94 online. USCIS will accept the paper format printed from CBP’s website as evidence of lawful admission. AILA Doc. No. 13043055.
    AILA Doc. No. 13043055.
  • USCIS ‘Straight from the Source’ Newsletter for April 2013(776 KB - 5/1/2013)
    USCIS April 2013 issue of Straight from the Source newsletter covering important highlights, including FY2014 H-1B cap being reached, TPS for Honduras and Nicaragua being extended, tips for filing Form I-539 and more. AILA Doc. No. 13050140.
    AILA Doc. No. 13050140.
  • USCIS Resumes Adjudication of All H-2B Petitions After Interim Final Rule Publication(617 KB - 4/25/2013)
    USCIS press release on the resumption of processing of all Form I-129 H-2B petitions for temporary non-agricultural workers after publication of an interim final rule which revised prevailing wage methodology used by DOL to calculate prevailing wages paid to H-2B workers. AILA Doc. No. 13042556.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042556.
  • USCIS on Rejection of Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Form I-601A Applications(587 KB - 4/25/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that USCIS has rejected many Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Form I-601A applications because customers did not provide proof that the required Immigrant Visa Application Fee was paid to the U.S. Department of State. AILA Doc. No. 13042554.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042554.
  • USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on Sunday April 28(582 KB - 4/25/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that several online customer service tools will not be available on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 5am-3pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13042551.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042551.
  • USCIS April 2013 Schedule for Form I-9 Free Webinars(150 KB - 4/23/2013)
    USCIS schedule of April 2013 free webinars on questions related to Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13042348.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042348.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for April 28(575 KB - 4/23/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on Sunday, April 28, 2013 from 4am-4pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13042346.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042346.
  • USCIS Invitation for Form I-9 Stakeholder Teleconference(523 KB - 4/23/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 5/7/13 stakeholder teleconference on new revisions to Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and the form’s instructions. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13042345.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042345.
  • National Customer Service Center Experiencing Connection Difficulties(576 KB - 4/23/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing some important system enhancements to the 1-800 number and as a result, some callers may experience difficulty in connecting with a customer service representative or may be disconnected unintentionally for the next few days. AILA Doc. No. 13042344.
    AILA Doc. No. 13042344.
  • USCIS Engagement on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Postponed(727 KB - 4/19/2013)
    The 4/19/13 USCIS Engagement on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers has been postponed. USCIS will inform all stakeholders once the engagement has been rescheduled. AILA Doc. No. 13041506.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041506.
  • USCIS Meeting Invitation on E-Verify Monitoring & Compliance(517 KB - 4/19/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/23/13 meeting to discuss the role of the E-Verify monitoring and Compliance branch (M&C). RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13041941.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041941.
  • USCIS Announces Citizenship & Integration Grant Opportunity(609 KB - 4/18/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing the Citizenship & Integration Grant Program which promotes immigrant civic integration & prepares people for citizenship. The program will provide $10 million in funding for citizenship preparation programs. Applications are due by 5/22/13. AILA Doc. No. 13041851.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041851.
  • USCIS Meeting Invitation on Citizenship and Integration Grant Program(566 KB - 4/18/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/23/13 meeting to answer questions on FY2013 USCIS Citizenship and Integration Grant Program designed to give $5 million in grants to promote immigrant civic integration and prepare permanent residents for citizenship. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13041847.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041847.
  • USCIS Boston Field Office is Open for Business on April 16(149 KB - 4/16/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that the USCIS Boston Field Office, located in the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, will be open on Tuesday, April 16, 2013 and people should allow extra time for security measures and arrive early for their appointment. AILA Doc. No. 13041602.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041602.
  • USCIS Welcomes New Citizens at the Library of Congress(191 KB - 4/16/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that Director Alejandro Mayorkas administered the Oath of Allegiance to 25 new citizens today during a special naturalization ceremony at the Library of Congress to celebrate National Library Week. AILA Doc. No. 13041601.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041601.
  • USCIS Invite for Teleconference on Ethiopia Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR)(571 KB - 4/11/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/15/13 stakeholder teleconference to discuss implementation of Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) should the government of Ethiopia require PAIR in its adoption process. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13041147.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041147.
  • USCIS Provides Updated Information on Filing Form I-539(584 KB - 4/10/2013)
    USCIS press release reminding people to include all required evidence when submitting Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, regardless of whether they are electronically filed in USCIS ELIS or mailed to USCIS. AILA Doc. No. 13041046.
    AILA Doc. No. 13041046.
  • USCIS Free Webinar Schedule on Form I-9 & E-Verify for April 2013(256 KB - 4/9/2013)
    USCIS schedule of April 2013 free webinars on questions related to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form), E-Verify, Self Check, and other related issues. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13040946.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040946.
  • USCIS Publishes Revised Forms I-600 and I-600A(630 KB - 4/9/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing the publication & other relevant information on the revised Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, and revised Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of Orphan Petition, both with 3/05/2013 edition dates. AILA Doc. No. 13040942.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040942.
  • USCIS Update on Reaching FY2014 H-1B Cap(603 KB - 4/8/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that they received 124,000 H-1B petitions during FY2014 filing period & used a computer-generated random selection lottery process on April 7, 2013 to meet caps of 65,000 for general category & 20,000 under advanced degree exemption limit. AILA Doc. No. 13040848.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040848.
  • USCIS Invitation for Customer Identity Verification (CIV) Teleconference(501 KB - 4/8/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/16/13 teleconference regarding the implementation of Customer Identity Verification (CIV) at field offices. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13040847.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040847.
  • USCIS to Implement Customer Identity Verification at Field Offices(601 KB - 4/8/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing implementation of Customer Identity Verification (CIV) at field offices where people will now be required to submit biometric data, like fingerprints & photographs, when appearing for interviews or to receive evidence of immigration benefits. AILA Doc. No. 13040845.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040845.
  • USCIS FY2014 H-1B Cap Reached on April 5, 2013(983 KB - 4/5/2013)
    USCIS has received sufficient H-1B petitions to reach the FY2014 cap and the 20,000 master’s degree cap. USCIS will not accept cap-subject H-1B petitions after 4/5/13. USCIS will conduct a lottery for petitions received through 4/5/13, but the lottery date is not yet known. AILA Doc. No. 13040543.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040543.
  • USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on April 7(582 KB - 4/4/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that several online tools, including check processing times, E-Request, change of address online and other services, will be unavailable Sunday, April 7, 2013 from 10am to 2pm eastern time. AILA Doc. No. 13040442.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040442.
  • USCIS Invitation on Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking(617 KB - 4/4/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/17/13 web-ex training session where subject matter experts will provide an overview of the various forms of immigration relief available to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13040441.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040441.
  • USCIS FAQ on H-2A & H-2B Signature Requirements During Labor Certification(655 KB - 4/4/2013)
    USCIS public statement with frequently asked questions on H-2A and H-2B signature requirements for electronically filed temporary labor certifications and the H classification supplement to Form I-129. AILA Doc. No. 13040440.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040440.
  • USCIS Update on Suspension of H-2B Adjudications Following Court Order(591 KB - 4/3/2013)
    USCIS press release with updates on the temporary suspension of adjudication of certain Form I-129 H-2B petitions for temporary non-agricultural workers while the government considers appropriate action in response to court order & what it means for employers & petitioners. AILA Doc. No. 13040351.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040351.
  • USCIS Cancels NSC Teleconference on Student/School Issues (4/3/2013)
    USCIS cancelled its 4/11/13 teleconference with NSC on issues related to students and schools, and other issues. AILA Doc. No. 13032644.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032644.
  • USCIS ‘Straight from the Source’ Newsletter for March 2013(834 KB - 4/3/2013)
    USCIS March 2013 issue of Straight from the Source newsletter covering important highlights, including H-1B cap season, deferred enforced departure for Liberians, new Form I-9, automated Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and more. AILA Doc. No. 13040345.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040345.
  • USCIS Temporarily Suspends Adjudication of Most H-2B Petitions(607 KB - 4/2/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that effective March 22, USCIS is temporarily suspending adjudication of most Form I-129 H-2B petitions for temporary non-agricultural workers while the government considers appropriate action in response to a court order. AILA Doc. No. 13040260.
    AILA Doc. No. 13040260.
  • USCIS Invitation to 5/9/13 Business Representatives Engagement in Dallas (Updated 4/1/13)(584 KB - 4/1/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 5/9/13 business representatives engagement in Dallas, TX. Representatives from NSC and TSC will be present to discuss business and employment-related immigration issues. Tour of Lewisville lockbox facility also available. AILA Doc. No. 13032045.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032045.
  • USCIS Says Continue Using Current Form N-400 Application for Naturalization(576 KB - 3/29/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that until further notice, applicants should continue using the March 22, 2012 edition of Form N-400 Application for Naturalization. This form should continue to be used even after OMB control number expiration date of March 31, 2013 has passed. AILA Doc. No. 13032946.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032946.
  • USCIS Highlights Department Accomplishments for FY2012(668 KB - 3/28/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing Fiscal Year 2012 accomplishments, including developing & implementing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), launching the first phase of USCIS ELIS online system, implementing the Entrepreneurs-in-Residence initiative and more. AILA Doc. No. 13032801.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032801.
  • USCIS Blog on New Features to SAVE Program (3/28/2013)
    USCIS blog post on updates to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, including a new website, self-assessment guides, case check and more. AILA Doc. No. 13032859.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032859.
  • USCIS Blog on E-Verify Progress and System Updates (3/28/2013)
    USCIS blog post on growth of the E-Verify system with an enrollment increase of 35% in 2012 and more than 1,500 employers added each week. As of January 12, 2013, more than 424,000 employers are enrolled to use E-Verify at more than 1.2 million worksites. AILA Doc. No. 13032858.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032858.
  • USCIS Announces Revised Form G-28 Notice of Entry of Appearance (3/28/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing the publication of a revised version of the Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, with a new edition date of 02/28/13. USCIS will not accept prior versions of the form after May 26, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13032853.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032853.
  • USCIS & Other Agencies Will Still Require Paper Copy of Form I-94(603 KB - 3/27/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that USCIS will still continue to require applicants to submit a paper copy of Form I-94 when requesting certain benefits and other government agencies, such as State Departments of Motor Vehicles (DMVs), also require a paper copy of Form I-94. AILA Doc. No. 13032742.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032742.
  • CSC Reopened on March 27 After Plumbing Issues(553 KB - 3/27/2013)
    USCIS public statement stating that CSC has reopened on 3/27/13 after a temporary closure due to plumbing issues. Deliveries have resumed. AILA Doc. No. 13032660.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032660.
  • USCIS Free E-Verify Webinars on Employee Rights for April 2013(731 KB - 3/26/2013)
    USCIS schedule of April 2013 free webinars on questions related to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form), E-Verify, Self Check, and other related issues. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13032653.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032653.
  • USCIS Resource Page on H-1B FY2014 Cap Season(655 KB - 3/25/2013)
    USCIS resource page for the H-1B FY2014 cap season, which begins on April 1, 2013, and includes helpful information on when to file petitions, associated fees, where to file petitions, information on premium processing, other filing tips and more. AILA Doc. No. 13032544.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032544.
  • USCIS Revises Public Hours of National Customer Service Center(579 KB - 3/22/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that effective immediately, USCIS will eliminate Saturday hours of operation for the National Customer Service Center. Beginning April 1, they will be open from 8 am to 6 pm, Monday through Friday, in all four time zones in contiguous U.S. AILA Doc. No. 13032254.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032254.
  • USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on March 24(580 KB - 3/22/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that several online tools, including check processing times, E-Request, change of address online and other services, will be unavailable Sunday, March 24, 2013 from 5am to 3pm eastern time. AILA Doc. No. 13032241.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032241.
  • USCIS Teleconference Invitation on EB-5 Program with SEC Officials(535 KB - 3/21/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 4/3/13 teleconference where subject matter experts from the SEC will discuss securities law compliance in the context of EB-5 regional centers and investments. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13032159.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032159.
  • USCIS E-Verify Connection Newsletter March 2013 (Issue 12)(788 KB - 3/20/2013)
    USCIS E-Verify Connection newsletter for March 2013 covering developments on the new revised Form I-9 and more. AILA Doc. No. 13032040.
    AILA Doc. No. 13032040.
  • USCIS Teleconference Invitation on ELIS & EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program(509 KB - 3/19/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 3/28/13 teleconference where USCIS officials will solicit feedback from stakeholders regarding Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur and e-filing in USCIS ELIS. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13031951.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031951.
  • Presidential Memo on Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians(705 KB - 3/15/2013)
    White House press release on official presidential memorandum deferring for 18 months the removal of any Liberian national, or person without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, who is present in U.S. ahd who is under a grant of DED as of September 30, 2011. AILA Doc. No. 13031551.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031551.
  • USCIS to Delay Premium Processing for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions Until April 15, 2013(585 KB - 3/15/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that requests for premium processing of cap-subject H-1Bs received between April 1 and April 14, 2013, will be adjudicated starting April 15, 2013. Premium processing for non-cap H-1Bs and all other cases will begin when the request is received. AILA Doc. No. 13031549.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031549.
  • USCIS Extends EADs & Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians(623 KB - 3/15/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that they will automatically extend employment authorization documents (EADs) for Liberian nationals covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through September 30, 2013 after President Obama’s announcement to extend DED through 9/30/14. AILA Doc. No. 13031548.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031548.
  • USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for FY2014 Beginning on April 1, 2013(613 KB - 3/15/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to Fiscal Year 2014 cap on 4/1/13. The FY2014 cap is 65,000 & the first 20,000 H-1B petitions filed on behalf of individuals with U.S. master’s degree or higher are exempt from the 65,000 cap. AILA Doc. No. 13031547.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031547.
  • USCIS Online Customer Service Tools Unavailable on March 17(527 KB - 3/13/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that several online tools, including check processing times, E-Request, change of address online and other services, will be unavailable Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 10am to 2pm eastern time. AILA Doc. No. 13031342.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031342.
  • USCIS Transfers Workload from California Service Center to Texas Service Center(529 KB - 3/12/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that on 3/8/13, USCIS transferred some casework from California Service Center to Texas Service Center to balance overall workload with processing capacity at the centers related to DACA and Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. AILA Doc. No. 13031245.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031245.
  • USCIS March 2013 Webinar Schedule on E-Verify & Revised Form I-9(654 KB - 3/12/2013)
    USCIS schedule of March 2013 free live webinars on questions related to the revised Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form), E-Verify, Self Check, and other related issues. AILA Doc. No. 13031243.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031243.
  • USCIS Invitation to NSC Teleconference on Asylum/Refugee Issues (Updated 3/11/13) (3/11/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 3/14/13 teleconference with NSC on issues related to refugees and asylees. Call-in information included. AILA Doc. No. 13021958.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021958.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for March 17(551 KB - 3/11/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on Sunday, March 17, 2013 from 4am-4pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13031150.
    AILA Doc. No. 13031150.
  • USCIS Revises Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9(560 KB - 3/8/2013)
    USCIS press release on revisions and improvements to Form I-9 include new fields, reformatting to reduce errors, and clearer instructions to both employees and employers. After May 7, 2013, employers must only use this new Form I-9 (Rev. 03/08/13)N. AILA Doc. No. 13030845.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030845.
  • USCIS Teleconference Invitation on Revised Form I-9 Publication(546 KB - 3/8/2013)
    USCIS invitation for a 3/11/13 teleconference where subject matter experts will discuss and answer questions about recent revisions to the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9, and the form’s instructions. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13030844.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030844.
  • USCIS Invitation for TRIG Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement(499 KB - 3/7/2013)
    USCIS invitation to 3/12/13 quarterly stakeholder engagement for USCIS to provide updates and statistics regarding the Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds (TRIG) workload and for individual participants to raise TRIG-related questions and issues. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13030753.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030753.
  • USCIS Cancels CSC Academic Community Stakeholder Engagement (Updated 3/6/13)(69 KB - 3/6/2013)
    USCIS cancelled 4/10/13 engagement at the California Service Center (CSC) on student and academic immigration issues. AILA Doc. No. 13022767.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022767.
  • USCIS Blog on Introduction of Provisional Waiver Application Process (3/4/2013)
    USCIS blog post stating that beginning March 4, 2013, certain immigrant visa applicants who are the immediate relatives of U.S. citizens and have been unlawfully present in the United States, can start applying for provisional unlawful presence waivers through a new process. AILA Doc. No. 13030452.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030452.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for March 10(520 KB - 3/4/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on Sunday, March 10, 2013 from 4am-2pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13030444.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030444.
  • USCIS Explains How to Register for Future National Stakeholder Engagements(605 KB - 3/4/2013)
    USCIS press release introducing a new registration process for national stakeholder engagements, where each invitation will include a unique link to a website where you will be asked to enter your email address and preferences for that engagement. AILA Doc. No. 13030441.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030441.
  • USCIS Commences Provisional Waiver Application Process(506 KB - 3/4/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that beginning March 4, 2013, certain immigrant visa applicants who are spouses, children & parents of U.S. citizens (immediate relatives) & have been unlawfully present in the U.S., can start applying for provisional unlawful presence waivers. AILA Doc. No. 13030440.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030440.
  • USCIS Permanently Closes Kingston, Jamaica Field Office on March 1, 2013(505 KB - 3/1/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that USCIS has permanently closed its field office in Kingston, Jamaica on March 1, 2013. After 3/1/13, the countries currently served by Kingston field office will be in the jurisdiction of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic USCIS field office. AILA Doc. No. 13030146.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030146.
  • USCIS Invitation for Intergovernmental Affairs Quarterly Teleconference on SAVE Program(516 KB - 3/1/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 3/20/13 stakeholder teleconference where subject matter experts from the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program will provide updates regarding near-term system enhancements and the new SAVE Case Check service. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13030145.
    AILA Doc. No. 13030145.
  • Taiwan Implements Pre-Adoption Immigration Review Requirement for Adoptions(536 KB - 2/28/2013)
    USCIS press release on a Taiwanese administrative order that requires all adoption cases filed on behalf of U.S. prospective adoptive parents with the Taiwan courts to undergo the U.S. Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) process. AILA Doc. No. 13022841.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022841.
  • USCIS Transfers Workload from Vermont Service Center to Nebraska Service Center(571 KB - 2/28/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that on 2/13/13, USCIS transferred some casework from Vermont Service Center to Nebraska Service Center to balance overall workload with processing capacity at the centers related to DACA & Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. AILA Doc. No. 13022840.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022840.
  • USCIS Invite for Engagement on Immigration and Entrepreneurship(672 KB - 2/27/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 3/8/13 engagement at the University of Texas for a panel discussion on issues related to the nexus of immigration law, entrepreneurship, and innovation. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13022766.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022766.
  • USCIS Announces New Form Improvements Initiative(623 KB - 2/27/2013)
    USCIS public statement on their new form improvements initiative where many forms will now be available in a 2-column, Adobe fillable format. When completed electronically, this format restricts incorrect entries and provides informational pop-up boxes to assist customers. AILA Doc. No. 13022745.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022745.
  • USCIS Blog on 'E-Verify Listen' Online Forum (2/27/2013)
    USCIS blog post on the ‘E-Verify Listens’ forum which is an online community where users can submit and discuss ideas, as well as vote for their favorite ideas to help frame the evolution of E-Verify. AILA Doc. No. 13022744.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022744.
  • USCIS Free E-Verify Webinars on Employee Rights for February/March 2013(686 KB - 2/26/2013)
    USCIS schedule of February 2013 and March 2013 free webinars on questions related to Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification Form), E-Verify, Self Check, and other related issues. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13022645.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022645.
  • USCIS Says E-Verify Receives High Ratings in Customer Survey(561 KB - 2/21/2013)
    USCIS press release saying that the E-Verify program received exceptionally high marks in overall customer satisfaction, with an average score of 86 out of 100 on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) scale. AILA Doc. No. 13022149.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022149.
  • USCIS Executive Summary from IGA Quarterly Engagement (Updated 2/21/13)(569 KB - 2/21/2013)
    USCIS Executive Summary from the 11/27/12 Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA) quarterly teleconference, with updates on National Asylee Referral Line, citizenship grants, SAVE, E-Verify, ELIS, TPS for Haiti and Syria, and more. AILA Doc. No. 12111341.
    AILA Doc. No. 12111341.
  • USCIS Resource Page for E-Verify and Employee Rights (2/21/2013)
    USCIS online resource page on increasing awareness about employee rights during the employment eligibility process. It contains a variety of educational materials such as E-Verify employee rights videos, informative fliers, brochures, posters and more. AILA Doc. No. 12101044.
    AILA Doc. No. 12101044.
  • USCIS Fact Sheet on Naturalization(563 KB - 2/20/2013)
    USCIS fact sheet on naturalization including information about the naturalization process, such as eligibility requirements and provisions for the naturalization of children under the age of 18, and naturalization statistics. In FY2012, 676,396 individuals were naturalized. AILA Doc. No. 13022052.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022052.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for February 24(520 KB - 2/20/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on February 24, 2013 from 4am-4pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13022051.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022051.
  • USCIS Invitation for Asylum Division Quarterly Stakeholder Engagement(458 KB - 2/20/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 3/19/13 in-person quarterly stakeholder engagement meeting with the USCIS Asylum Division where individuals can ask questions and raise issues regarding USCIS asylum operations. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13022040.
    AILA Doc. No. 13022040.
  • USCIS Teleconference on Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Process(476 KB - 2/19/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 2/26/13 teleconference to discuss the final rule establishing a new process for certain individuals to apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers while they are still in the United States. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13021950.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021950.
  • USCIS Reminder on I-601A Provisional Waiver Becoming Effective on March 4(129 KB - 2/15/2013)
    USCIS public statement reminding applicants that they may begin filing Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver, on March 4, 2013. Information on eligibility and how to apply will be available on the USCIS website. AILA Doc. No. 13021527.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021527.
  • USCIS to Consolidate Online Filing of Form I-539 on February 28, 2013(582 KB - 2/15/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that on February 28, 2013, USCIS will disable the alternative legacy online filing channel for Form I-539 Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status & offer customers the option to file online with USCIS ELIS or file by mail. AILA Doc. No. 13021560.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021560.
  • USCIS Invitation on Immigration Relief for Victims of Human Trafficking(141 KB - 2/13/2013)
    USCIS invitation for 2/13/13 web-ex training session where subject matter experts will provide an overview of the various forms of immigration relief available to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13021300.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021300.
  • USCIS Publishes Revised Form N-470(520 KB - 2/13/2013)
    USCIS press release on newly published revised Form N-470, Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes, with an edition date of 1/03/2013. USCIS will accept older editions for 60 days. Beginning April 12, 2013, USCIS will only accept the 1/03/2013 edition. AILA Doc. No. 13021341.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021341.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for February 17(520 KB - 2/12/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on February 17, 2013 from 4am-2pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13021250.
    AILA Doc. No. 13021250.
  • USCIS Invitation to NSC Teleconference on Business Issues (Updated 2/12/13) (2/12/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 2/14/13 teleconference with NSC on issues related to business. Call-in information included. AILA Doc. No. 13012341.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012341.
  • USCIS Alert: Delays in Cases Appearing in USCIS’ Case Status Online (2/8/2013)
    USCIS posts alert that it may take between 30-45 days for an application or petition to appear in the Case Status Online search on uscis.gov. AILA Doc. No. 13020801.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020801.
  • USCIS Presentation on Approval of Petitions after the Death of a Qualifying Relative(580 KB - 2/7/2013)
    USCIS PowerPoint presentation slides from 2/7/13 teleconference on adjudication of petitions & applications after death of a qualifying relative, in accordance with Section 204(l) of the Immigration & Nationality Act. The original invitation follows the PowerPoint slides. AILA Doc. No. 13012453.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012453.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for February 10(520 KB - 2/6/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on February 10, 2013 from 4am-2pm eastern time due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13020654.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020654.
  • USCIS Case Status & Other System Websites Unavailable Overnight Thursday, February 7(529 KB - 2/6/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that the USCIS Case Status and other customer relationship information system websites will be unavailable from Thursday, February 6 at 11 pm to Friday, February 8 at 5 am EST. AILA Doc. No. 13020648.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020648.
  • USCIS Announces New Improved Forms Now Available Online(578 KB - 2/5/2013)
    USCIS press release on newly published improved forms available online in easier-to-use formats and with new data collection technologies for Form N-600, Form N-336, Form I-601, and Form I-90. AILA Doc. No. 13020556.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020556.
  • USCIS Will Permanently Close Kingston, Jamaica Field Office on March 1, 2013(550 KB - 2/5/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that USCIS will permanently close its field office in Kingston, Jamaica on March 1, 2013. After 3/1/13, the countries currently served by Kingston field office will be in the jurisdiction of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic USCIS field office. AILA Doc. No. 13020550.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020550.
  • USCIS Case Status & Other System Websites Unavailable Overnight Wednesday, February 6(531 KB - 2/5/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that the USCIS Case Status and other customer relationship information system websites will be unavailable from Wednesday, February 6 at 9 pm to Thursday, February 7 at 5 am EST. AILA Doc. No. 13020542.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020542.
  • USCIS Baltimore Office Will Be Affected by Super Bowl Parade(582 KB - 2/5/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that their Baltimore office is open for business as usual but will be affected by the Ravens Super Bowl Parade scheduled to take place on Tuesday, February 5, 2013 and will reschedule anyone who cannot appear for their interview appointment. AILA Doc. No. 13020540.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020540.
  • USCIS Announces New Revised Forms I-90 & I-601 Are Now Available Online(526 KB - 2/4/2013)
    USCIS press release on new revised Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (dated December 17, 2012) and Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility (dated December 16, 2012). Older forms will only be accepted until April 16, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13020449.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020449.
  • New $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee Now in Effect Starting February 1st(534 KB - 2/1/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that any individual who on or after February 1, 2013 receives an immigrant visa package from a United States consulate or embassy abroad (including Canada and Mexico) must now pay the $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee moving forward. AILA Doc. No. 13020155.
    AILA Doc. No. 13020155.
  • USCIS Presentation from January 2013 Webinars on New USCIS Policy Manual (Updated 1/31/13)(4305 KB - 1/18/2013)
    USCIS PowerPoint presentation slides from January 2013 webinars on new USCIS Policy Manual, which specifically deals with new and updated policies related to naturalization and citizenship. The original invitation follows the PowerPoint slides. AILA Doc. No. 13011845.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011845.
  • USCIS E-Verify Connection Newsletter January 2012 (Issue 11)(556 KB - 1/31/2013)
    USCIS E-Verify Connection newsletter for January 2013 covering developments on I-9 Central, new employee rights webinars, employee rights toolkit and more. AILA Doc. No. 13013144.
    AILA Doc. No. 13013144.
  • USCIS Invitation for February 2013 ELIS Webinars(477 KB - 1/30/2013)
    USCIS invite for February 2013 webinars on first phase of new electronic immigration system known as USCIS ELIS on new improvements on how attorneys and Board of Immigration Appeals accredited representatives electronically interact with clients. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13013043.
    AILA Doc. No. 13013043.
  • Reminder: USCIS Will Permanently Close Panama City, Panama Field Office on February 1(550 KB - 1/29/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that USCIS will permanently close its field office in Panama City, Panama on February 1, 2013. After 2/1/13, the countries currently served by Panama City field office will be in the jurisdiction of Lima, Peru or El Salvador. AILA Doc. No. 13012944.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012944.
  • USCIS Blog on New $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee Taking Effect on February 1 (1/29/2013)
    USCIS blog reminding people that starting February 1, 2013, those who receive an immigrant visa package from a U.S. consulate or embassy abroad must pay both the Department of State application fee and the new $165 USCIS Immigrant Fee. AILA Doc. No. 13012960.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012960.
  • Federal Agencies in the Washington, DC Area Will Open at 12pm on Monday January 28(571 KB - 1/28/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that federal agencies in the Washington, DC area will open to the public at 12:00 noon on Monday, January 28, 2013 due to inclement weather. AILA Doc. No. 13012862.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012862.
  • USCIS Notice of Office Closings for 2012 (1/25/2013)
    USCIS notice of Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC and Greer, South Carolina field offices closing early at 3pm due to inclement weather. AILA Doc. No. 11082361.
    AILA Doc. No. 11082361.
  • USCIS Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement on Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition Claims(454 KB - 1/23/2013)
    USCIS press release on proposed settlement notice of federal class action lawsuit called Tsamcho v. Napolitano on reopenings & denials of refugee /asylee Form I-730 petitions when relative of petitioner was unable to appear at U.S. consulate or embassy for interview. AILA Doc. No. 13012352.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012352.
  • USCIS Blog on E-Verify Employers Search Tool (1/23/2013)
    USCIS blog post on the new E-Verify Employers Search Tool which allows people to filter, sort and export search results including the employer’s business name, whether the employer is a federal contractor, and the city and state where the employer is located. AILA Doc. No. 13012340.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012340.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for January 27th(520 KB - 1/22/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on January 27, 2013 from 5am-10pm EST due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13012244.
    AILA Doc. No. 13012244.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for January 20th(520 KB - 1/17/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on January 20, 2013 from 5am-10pm EST due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13011747.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011747.
  • USCIS Invitation to NSC Teleconference on Student/School Issues (Updated 1/16/13) (1/16/2013)
    USCIS invitation to a 1/17/13 NSC stakeholder teleconference on issues related to students and schools. No RSVP necessary, call-in information will be provided closer to the engagement. AILA Doc. No. 12122442.
    AILA Doc. No. 12122442.
  • USCIS Unable to Resume Processing Adoptions from Fiji(553 KB - 1/16/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that the State Department has determined that Fiji does not have a fully functional Hague Adoption Convention process and consular officers cannot certify adoption decrees for a child who is a resident of Fiji. AILA Doc. No. 13011642
    AILA Doc. No. 13011642.
  • USCIS Regular and Military Naturalization Form N-400 Average Cycle Time(419 KB - 1/15/2013)
    USCIS resource providing the service-wide military naturalization average cycle times by month from May 2012 to October 2012. AILA Doc. No. 13011544.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011544.
  • NSC Stakeholder Newsletter, January 2013(579 KB - 1/14/2013)
    NSC January 2013 stakeholder newsletter, which includes information on developments on temporary protected status (TPS) for Haiti, new information on Form I-140 and more. AILA Doc. No. 13011463.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011463.
  • USCIS Message to Stakeholders on Customer Service Improvements(627 KB - 1/10/2013)
    USCIS press release on new options for USCIS customers to obtain important information and check on the status of their application electronically via two of their online tools, My Case Status and e-Request, and also information on their expanded its call center hours. AILA Doc. No. 13011042.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011042.
  • USCIS FAQ on Filing for a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver(1033 KB - 1/10/2013)
    USCIS January 2013 frequently asked questions (FAQ) document on a new process that will allow certain spouses, children & parents of a U.S. citizen to apply for a provisional unlawful presence waiver while they are still in the United States. AILA Doc. No. 13011041.
    AILA Doc. No. 13011041.
  • USCIS National Customer Service Center Adds Saturday Hours(523 KB - 1/9/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing that beginning January 12, 2013, USCIS National Customer Service Center (NCSC) will expand its live, toll-free telephone assistance service to include Saturday hours from 9 am to 5 pm local time. AILA Doc. No. 13010944.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010944.
  • USCIS ELIS Maintenance Outage Scheduled for January 13th(513 KB - 1/8/2013)
    USCIS public statement announcing that the Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS) will not be available on January 13, 2013 from 5am-10pm EST due to routine maintenance to conduct system updates. AILA Doc. No. 13010848.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010848.
  • USCIS Unable to Approve I-800 Petitions to Adopt Children from Cambodia(532 KB - 1/7/2013)
    USCIS press release stating that the State Department has determined that Cambodia does not have a fully functional Hague Adoption Convention process and still cannot certify adoption decrees or custody orders obtained in Cambodia for children who habitually reside there. AILA Doc. No. 13010750.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010750.
  • Discover Which Benefit-Granting Agencies Use SAVE Program With New Agency Search Tool(635 KB - 1/7/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing a new, online database that allows the public to identify all of the benefit-granting agencies that use the SAVE Program, which is an inter-governmental information service initiative which verifies the immigration status of benefit applicants. AILA Doc. No. 13010747.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010747.
  • USCIS Webinar Invitation on New Centralized Policy Manual(543 KB - 1/7/2013)
    USCIS invitation for January 2013 webinars on the new USCIS Policy Manual, which will provide a single online reference for USCIS policies. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13010744.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010744.
  • USCIS Begins Transition to Centralized Policy Manual(607 KB - 1/7/2013)
    USCIS press release announcing the agency’s transition toward an online, centralized manual of immigration policies in the first volume of the new USCIS Policy Manual, called the Citizenship and Naturalization volume, with implementation beginning on January 22, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13010741.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010741.
  • USCIS Invitation on National Stakeholder Engagement with Director Mayorkas (Updated 1/4/13)(572 KB - 1/4/2013)
    USCIS revised invitation for 1/15/13 national stakeholder engagement originally scheduled for 1/8/13 where USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas will discuss new online Policy Manual, highlight new citizenship & naturalization policies & answer questions. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13010341.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010341.
  • USCIS Invitation for Stakeholder Engagement on Provisional Waivers(531 KB - 1/2/2013)
    USCIS invitation for a 1/2/13 stakeholder engagement to discuss the final rule establishing a new process for certain individuals to apply for provisional unlawful presence waivers within the United States. RSVP info included. AILA Doc. No. 13010241.
    AILA Doc. No. 13010241.