2010

AILA/VSC Practice Pointer: H-1B Extensions for Beneficiaries at Third-Party Worksites (12/27/2010)
The VSC Liaison committee offers practitioners pointers in order to maximize the likelihood of securing a three-year H-1B extension for petitions involving placement at third-party worksites. AILA Doc. No. 10122751.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: Biometrics Alternatives for "Homebound" Applicants (12/17/2010)
The VSC Liaison committee reminds practitioners that Immigration Service Officers conduct outreach to homebound applicants who are unable to attend ASC appointments. Additionally, the VSC committee offers the address and list of documents needed when making this request. AILA Doc. No. 10121731.
AILA Liaison/VSC Stakeholder Q&A (9/20/10) (Updated 10/19/10)(90 KB - 10/19/2010)
The 9/20/10 stakeholder Q&As address G-28 issues, duplicate approval notices, posted processing times, NCSC issues, EADs, biometrics, I-90s, I-751s, student issues, TPS, H-1B, L-1, J waivers, I-102s, TNs, Os & Ps, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10101471.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: H-1B Petitions for Speech Language Pathologist Related Occupations (6/16/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee alerts members to heightened scrutiny for speech language pathology related occupations and suggests that H petitioners should carefully delineate the job duties of positions within this career field. AILA Doc. No. 10061669.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: Multiple Change of Status Applications Pending Simultaneously for Same Beneficiary (6/9/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee offers a list of documents to note for members who must file multiple change of status applications simultaneously for the same beneficiary. AILA Doc. No. 10060961.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: H-1B Extensions for Beneficiaries "Employed At" Cap-Exempt Facilities (5/24/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee informs members where to file H-1B extensions for beneficiaries working for petitioners which are not cap exempt, but who are "employed at" cap exempt facilities. AILA Doc. No. 10052471.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: Untimely Joint Filed I-751 Petitions (5/18/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee addresses the issue of how to handle a late I-751 petition filing and what documentation to offer in order for VSC to approve the case and remove the conditions, despite the delay in submission. AILA Doc. No. 10051861.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: AC21 § 104(c): 3 Year Extension – Must Document Need for Three Years (5/10/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee reminds practitioners that eligibility for a three year H-1B extension under AC21 does not guarantee that the petition will be approved for a full three years. AILA Doc. No. 10051072.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: VAWA – Written Requests for Information and Responding to RFEs (4/27/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee reminds practitioners that I-360 VAWA cases, I-751 waivers based on extreme cruelty, T applications or U applications are not eligible for individual case liaison assistance. AILA Doc. No. 10042760.
VSC Stakeholder Q & A (4/6/10) (Updated 04/28/10)(1105 KB - 4/28/2010)
The 4/6/10 joint VSC Stakeholder Q&As with AILA follow up questions and notes address fee waivers, expedite standards, I-765s, TPS, Students, I-539s, H-1Bs, Ls, AC 21, Os and Ps, Qs, RFEs, PIMs, consular returns, I-130s, I-129Fs, BIA, I-601s, I-212s, VAWA, T & U, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10040832.
VSC Customer Service Contact Sheet(693 KB - 4/8/2010)
VSC offers a list of customer service contact information including general inquiries, premium processing, Congressional inquiries, VAWA/T/U visas, and more. AILA Doc. No. 10040831.
VSC Reports on H-1B Petitions Received at VSC (Updated 04/08/10) (4/8/2010)
During the VSC Stakeholder Meeting on April 6, 2010, VSC reported the total number of H-1B petitions received and indicated how VSC determines the receipt date for each petition. AILA Doc. No. 10040730.
VSC Advises of Change of Address for 2011 Cap Filings (Updated 03/29/10) (3/29/2010)
The AILA/VSC Liaison Committee alerts members to the appropriate mailing addresses for the 2011 H-1B Cap Filings. AILA Doc. No. 10032230.
Do VSC Examiners Get "Credit" For Issuing an RFE? (3/9/2010)
The VSC explains the practice of offering 'credit' to adjudicators when the adjudicator submits an RFE. The practice has been instituted in an effort to improve the quality of RFEs. AILA Doc. No. 10030973.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: A Word of Caution on Filing an H-1B without an Approved LCA (3/3/2010)
The AILA/VSC Liaison Committee alerts practitioners of the potential problems when filing an H-1B petition without the approved LCA. The AILA/VSC Committee also explains when a nunc pro tunc filing for an H-1B may be considered. AILA Doc. No. 10030368.
AILA/VSC Liaison Practice Pointer: L-1Bs at Third Party Sites (2/1/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee reminds practitioners of issues to keep in mind when preparing to submit L-1B petitions or answer L-1B RFEs that involve third party worksites. AILA Doc. No. 10020170.
VSC Resumes Accepting Attorney-signed I-907 Premium Processing Forms (Updated 2/1/10) (2/1/2010)
AILA has learned that the VSC has been rejecting the I-907 Premium Processing Form if the applicant/petitioner did not sign the form. AILA/VSC Liaison Committee has now learned that the VSC will now resume accepting the form signed by the attorney. AILA Doc. No. 10012971.
AILA/VSC Practice Pointer: When Are Beneficiaries of a J-1 Waiver Exempt from the H-1B Cap (1/11/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee offers J-1 Waiver filing tips on filing H-1B cases not subject to the cap based on the VSC Helpful Filing Tips previously offered by VSC. AILA Doc. No. 10011161.
AILA/VSC Practice Pointer: Who Can Pay the Fraud Fee? (1/5/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee offers H-1B filing tips on paying the fraud fee based on the VSC Helpful Filing Tips previously offered by VSC. AILA Doc. No. 10010565.
AILA/VSC Practice Pointer: H-2B Filing Tips (1/5/2010)
The VSC Liaison Committee offers H-2B filing tips for members based on the VSC Helpful Filing Tips previously offered by VSC. AILA Doc. No. 10010560.

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