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  • Practice Alert: DOS Explains Removal of Updated 9 FAM 40.63 (5/21/2013)
    DOS informed AILA that the update to 9 FAM 40.63 on 3/12/13, which stated that a minor who makes a false claim to citizenship is not inadmissible under INA 212(a)(6)(C)(ii) if he or she lacked legal capacity to make the claim, was removed as it was published prematurely. AILA Doc. No. 13052161.
  • Practice Alert: Closures at U.S. Consulate, Guangzhou, China (5/15/2013)
    AILA liaison has learned from DOS that there was an OSHA-type problem at the U.S. Consulate building at Guangzhou, China, and the consulate will remain closed through Friday, May, 17, 2013. DOS plans to reopen the Consulate on Monday, May 20, 2013. AILA Doc. No. 13051553.
  • Practice Pointer: The Role of Consular Officers in Processing U Visa Applicants(495 KB - 5/15/2013)
    The AILA VAWA, U & T committee practice pointer reminds members of FAM updates for U visa applicants and offers guidance for U visa clients wishing to travel. AILA Doc. No. 13051540.
  • AILA DOS Liaison Q&As (4/10/13)(737 KB - 5/9/2013)
    DOS responses to AILA/DOS liaison Q&As, which address questions relating to online resources, Visas (B, E, Blanket L, U&T), consular returns, FAM updates, interview waiver program, DS-160, admin processing, reciprocity, LNU/FNU, waivers, IVs, ART, WRD, and an org chart. AILA Doc. No. 13050948.
  • Practice Alert: Update on the E-2 Visa for Israeli Nationals(469 KB - 5/2/2013)
    AILA DOS committee offers background information and an update on the status of E-2 visas for Israel nationals, who currently remain ineligible for E-2 status as a result of delays in implementation of the new law. AILA Doc. No. 13050240.
  • AILA RDC Q&As with U.S. Embassy, Paris (March 2013)(929 KB - 4/22/2013)
    The Rome District Chapter (RDC) offers approved Q&As between the RDC & U.S. Embassy, Paris. Topics include general operations, communication, advisory opinions, administrative processing, Es, Bs, Ks, PIMS, (d)(3) waivers, medicals, I-824s, and revocations. AILA Doc. No. 13042248.
  • AILA RDC Q&As with U.S. Embassy, Warsaw (March 2013)(592 KB - 4/22/2013)
    The Rome District Chapter (RDC) offers approved Q&As between the RDC & U.S. Embassy, Warsaw. Topics include general operations, Es, various B issues, Ks, DS-160, PIMS, (d)(3) waivers, IVs, medicals, I-824s, revocations, and communication. AILA Doc. No. 13042246.
  • AILA RDC Q&As with U.S. Embassy, London (10/4/2012)(932 KB - 4/22/2013)
    The Rome District Chapter (RDC) offers approved Q&As between the RDC & U.S. Embassy, London. Topics include general operations, communication, IVs, NIVs, administrative processing, advisory opinions, third country nationals, DS-160, various B issues, and PIMS. AILA Doc. No. 13042243.
  • DOS Practice Update: “March Madness” for U.S. Visa Applications (3/8/2013)
    Practice update from the AILA DOS Liaison Committee regarding the March transition of five U.S. overseas missions to the new Global Support System (GSS) as part of their visa application procedures. AILA Doc. No. 13030841.
  • Practice Alert: Sequestration and Visa Adjudications (3/1/2013)
    AILA DOS liaison committee explains how sequestration will impact consular services, including visa adjudications. According to DOS, sequestration will reduce the number of officers processing visa applications, which will negatively impact wait times at U.S. consulates. AILA Doc. No. 13030141.
  • Visa Office Update on Priority Dates and Demand (Updated 2/22/13) (2/22/2013)
    Notes from conversations between Mike Nowlan & Roberta Freedman, AILA national committee members, and Charlie Oppenheim of the Visa Office. Topics discussed include the Visa Bulletin, visa demand in employment preference categories, and predictions for FY2013. AILA Doc. No. 12012349.
  • Practice Pointer: Waivers and Court Documents for U Visa Applicants (Updated 2/22/13) (2/22/2013)
    AILA Liaison in conjunction with the MCDC reminds members to be sure to identify the specific ineligibilities that apply to the U visa applicant and seek a waiver for each ineligibility. Additionally, the applicant should bring all court documents to the visa interview. AILA Doc. No. 13011847.
  • Practice Pointer: Advising U Nonimmigrants or U Applicants on Travel Outside of the U.S. (2/22/2013)
    The AILA VAWA, U & T committee reminds members of the risks when U visa applicants or U nonimmigrants, who are in the U.S., decide to travel abroad before adjudication of the adjustment of status application. AILA Doc. No. 13022258.
  • Practice Alert: NVC Closed Due to Inclement Weather (2/8/2013)
    The National Visa Center will be closed on Friday 8, 2013, due to severe blizzard conditions. AILA Doc. No. 13020847.
  • Practice Pointer: Documents to Bring to U Visa Interviews Abroad (1/28/2013)
    AILA Liaison in conjunction with the MCDC alerts members to remind U visa clients to bring original document to visa interviews, even if the documents have already been scanned. U visa applicants should also alert the consular officer that he/she is applying for a U visa. AILA Doc. No. 13012860.
  • Practice Pointer: How to Successfully Complete an ASC Appointment with Mission Mexico (1/14/2013)
    AILA Liaison in conjunction with the MCDC advises AILA members on common problems that applicants experience and how to avoid those issues when attending an ASC appointment in Mission Mexico. AILA Doc. No. 13011460.
  • Practice Pointer: How to Make Changes to the DS-160 after Submission (1/11/2013)
    The AILA DOS liaison committee advises on how an applicant can update the DS-160, even after the application has been submitted. However, if the visa appointment was scheduled or the MRV fee was paid, both confirmation pages must be presented at the visa interview. AILA Doc. No. 13011146.