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USCIS draft memorandum offering administrative relief options
Undated USCIS draft memorandum offering administrative relief options to promote family unity, foster economic growth, achieve significant process improvements, and reduce the threat of removal for certain individuals present in the United States without authorization.
USCIS on H-2A Regulations on Prohibited Fees
USCIS released the summary of a teleconference for H-2A petitioners on prohibited fees. The summary includes information about H-2A regulations on prohibited fees, how USCIS determines whether the fees are conditions of employment, and RFEs.
Processing Military Naturalization
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) report finding USCIS generally met mandated processing deadlines for military naturalizations, but processing applicants deployed overseas is a challenge. GAO found that not all A-files contained documentation required in USCIS April 2009 guidance.
Expidited Removal and Reinstatement
This panel will evaluate whether a noncitizen may be subject to reinstatement of removal and identify strategies for those who may not have a prior order but who may face the possibility of expedited removal.
DOS eliminates the DS–230 and replace it with the DS–260
Department of State (DOS) final rule to eventually eliminate the DS–230 and replace it with the DS–260, the Electronic Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration, an electronic form designed to be completed and signed electronically.
USCIS on new website for Customer Services
USCIS news release and fact sheet on new website features on USCIS.gov including a new online inquiry tool and tailored case status information, as well as new features for Spanish-speaking customers available at USCIS.gov/espanol.
H-1B Cap Count for FY2011
USCIS updated its count of FY 2011 cap-subject H-1B petitions and advanced degree cap-exempt petitions receipted. As of 7/30/10, approximately 27,300 H-1B cap-subject petitions were receipted. USCIS has receipted 11,600 H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees.
USCIS announces on revised filing instructions on Form I-130
USCIS announcement on revised filing addresses for petitioners who live in Canada, and who are filing a stand-alone Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. The new form is dated 6/14/10. This form is now processed through the USCIS Chicago Lockbox facility.
Application for Family Unity Benefits (Form I-817)
USCIS announcement on revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing an Application for Family Unity Benefits (Form I-817) under Section 301 IMMACT 90. The new form is dated 4/21/10. New filling location for Form I-817 Immigration attorney An Immigration Lawyer can help you The Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner, APC
Filing an Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (Form I-526)
USCIS announcement on the revised filing location for individuals filing an Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur (Form I-526). The new form version, dated 4/21/10, requires petitioners to file at the USCIS Dallas Lockbox rather than the USCIS California Service Center. Changing status Form I-526 and I-829 petitions I-526 petitions The Law Offices of Brian D. …
Delays in processing I-765 and I-131 Advance Parole documents
An increase in the delaying processing times for I-765 EAD cards and I-131 Advance Parole documents filed at the Nebraska Service Center.
USCIS Dallas Lockbox is the New Filing Location for Form I-129F
USCIS announcement that beginning 8/3/10, Form I-129F petitions filed by a U.S. citizen on behalf of a fiancé(e) or spouse must be submitted to the USCIS Dallas Lockbox.
H-2B Cap for FY 2011
As of 7/30/10, USCIS receipted 3,116 H-2B petitions, including approved and pending, toward the 33,000 H-2B cap amount for the first half of the fiscal year.