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Interoffice Memorandum: Intercountry Adoption under the Hague Adoption Convention and the USCIS Hague Adoption Convention Rule at 8 CFR 204, 213a, and 322, Revisions to chapter 21 of the Adjudicators Field Manual AFM Update AD09-26
"This memorandum provides guidance to USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] adjudicators for adjudicating visa petitions in light of the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption ('Hague Adoption Convention' or 'Convention'), section 101(b)(1)(G) of the Immigration and Nationality Act ('Act'), as amended, and the interim rule published in the Federal Register on October 4, 2007, at 72 Fed. Reg. 56832 ('Hague Adoption Convention rule')."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald; Scialabba, Lori
2008-10-31
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Memorandum: Applicability of Section 245(k) to Certain Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications filed under Section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 23.5(d) (AFM Update AD06-47)
"This memorandum clarifies how section 245(k) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act) renders certain section 245(c) bars to adjustment of status under section 245(a) inapplicable to certain employment-based adjustment of status applicants."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-07-14
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Memorandum: 'Taiwan' as Country of Former Nationality on Certificates of Naturalization or as Country of Birth on Certificates of Citizenship, Revision to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 71 and 74 (AFM Update AD09-01)
"This memorandum provides field guidance and the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) update on the use of 'Taiwan' as country of former nationality on Certificates of Naturalization or as country of birth on Certificates of Citizenship."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-12-01
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Interoffice Memorandum: Handling of Non-Minister Special Immigrant Religious Worker Petitions Affected by the October 1, 2008, Sunset Date
"The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance on the processing and adjudication of Forms 1-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, filed on behalf of special immigrant religious workers engaged in a religious vocation or occupation affected by the upcoming October 1, 2008, sunset date. This memorandum also provides guidance on the processing and adjudication of Forms 1-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, based on an underlying Form 1-360 affected by the October 1 sunset date as well as guidance for processing these petition and application types on or after October 1, 2008."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-09-19
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Memorandum: Supplemental Guidance Relating to Processing Forms I-140 Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions and I-129 H-1B Petitions, and Form I-485 Adjustment Applications Affected by the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) (Public Law 106-313), as Amended, and the American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA), Title IV of Div. C. of Public Law 105-277
"The purpose of this memorandum is to incorporate certain portions of previously issued guidance into the Adjudicator's Field Manual, as well as to provide additional guidance on adjudication of: (1) H-1B petitions in connection with the extension provisions of AC21 §106(a); (2) H-1B petitions in connection with the extension provisions of AC21 §104(c) for aliens subject to per country visa limitations; (3) H-1B petitions requesting concurrent employment on behalf of certain H-1B cap-exempt aliens; (4) INA § 212(n)(2)(C)(v) Guidance Relating to Changes in Employment by H-1B Aliens who report LCA violations; and (5) I-140 petitions and Form I-485 applications in connection with the portability provisions of AC21 §106(c)."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-05-30
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Memorandum: Revised Guidance for the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) AFM Update: Chapter 21.2(e) The Child Status Protection Act of 2002 (CSPA) (AD07-04)
"This guidance significantly modifies a prior interpretation of certain provisions of the CSPA [Child Status Protection Act]. In particular, it changes how the agency interprets the statute to apply to aliens who aged out prior to the enactment date of the CSPA. It also permits those individuals who were ineligible under the prior policy to file a new application for permanent residence. Under certain circumstances, this guidance also permits those individuals who were previously denied for CSPA to file motions to reopen or reconsider without filing fee. It also explains what steps certain aliens who do not automatically benefit from the CSPA can take to protect their status as a child."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-04-30
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Memorandum: Naturalization Interview Process Changes
"In response to the surge of applications received last summer, USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] has developed a plan to address the increased naturalization workload by hiring and training several hundred adjudicators over the next several months. While we welcome this much needed infusion of new staff, it is important to recognize and plan for the challenges associated with such rapid growth. That is one reason why we have instructed managers to ensure greater oversight over new staff in general, and specifically with respect to NQP, quality decision review and decisions in general. How we utilize new and experienced staff as we grow is particularly crucial to maintaining quality. With respect to naturalization, while every aspect of the process is important, we also have the opportunity to use the steps of the process as a way to introduce new officers and staff to the process, initially using them in less complex decision-making. This also lets us focus experienced adjudicators on the final determination of eligibility. The purpose of this memorandum is to improve the alignment of essential naturalization activities with the skill sets of our workforce. The changes identified hereafter focus on assigning work to Trainee Adjudications Officers and other staff that is both grade appropriate and commensurate with their abilities. This work will assist more senior adjudicating officers in identifying issues that require further examination, and is consistent with our efforts to maintain quality levels as we grow significantly this year by adding a large number of newly trained staff."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-04-25
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Interoffice Memorandum: Special Immigrant Visas for Certain Iraqis under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as Amended, Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.3 (AFM Update AD08-17)
"This memorandum revises the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) by adding new guidance on adjudicating Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, for persons claiming special immigrant status under Section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008, as amended by Public Law 110-242. An alien is classifiable under INA 203(b)(4) as a special immigrant described in section 1244 of Public Law 110-181, as amended, if a petition to accord such status has been approved by the Secretary of Homeland Security."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-07-07
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Memorandum: Adjustment of Status for VAWA Self-Petitioner Who is Present without Inspection Revision of Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 23.5 (AFM Update AD 08-16)
"This memorandum provides guidance to USCIS [ U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] adjudicators for adjudicating adjustment of status applications filed by VAWA [Violence Against Women Act ] self-petitioners who are present in the United States without having been inspected and admitted or paroled."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Aytes, Michael; Neufeld, Donald
2008-04-11
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Interoffice Memorandum: Guidance Clarifying the Adjudication of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions, Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 72.2(d) (AFM Update AD07-01)
"This memorandum explains and clarifies review standards in the adjudication of Form N-648 (Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions) under 8 CFR 312 and also revises subchapter 72.2(d)(5) of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) accordingly. In addition, USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] is revising the next edition of Form N-648 to detail and clarify eligibility requirements and to facilitate the adjudication of the form."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2007-09-18
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Interoffice Memorandum: Removal of the Standardized Request for Evidence Processing Timeframe Final Rule, 8 CFR 103.2(b), Significant Revision to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 10.5(a), (b); New Appendix 10-9 (AFM Update AD07-05)
"On April 17, 2007, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published 'Removal of the Standardized Request for Evidence Processing Timeframe' in the Federal Register (FR) as a final rule. 72 FR 19100. This rule will become effective 60 days after publication in the Federal Register, on June 18, 2007. In a significant change, the final rule clearly requires applicants and petitioners to file complete applications with all supporting initial evidence. In addition, USCIS will have the option to deny incomplete applications, though it will exercise this option judiciously. The final rule permits USCIS to assign flexible times for applicants and petitioners to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or to a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). The rule removes the fixed time of 12 weeks to respond to an RFE. The maximum response time for an RFE continues to be 12 weeks and 30 days for a NOID. The rule precludes extensions of time to submit evidence beyond the 12-week maximum limit for 2 RFEs or the 30-day maximum limit for NOIDs, or beyond a shorter response time set by USCIS. The rule modifies when USCIS must issue an RFE or NOID before denying an application or petition. Nonetheless, the rule does not eliminate the general requirement that a petitioner or applicant be provided with the opportunity to review and rebut derogatory information of which he or she is unaware. "
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2007-06-01
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Interoffice Memorandum: Interim Guidance Regarding the Impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule, Labor Certification for the Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United States; Reducing the Incentives and Opportunities for Fraud and Abuse and Enhancing Program Integrity, on Determining Labor Certification Validity and the Prohibition of Labor Certification Substitution Requests
"This memorandum provides interim field guidance regarding the impact of the Department of Labor's (DOL) final rule, Labor Certification for the Permanent Employment of Aliens in the United States; Reducing the Incentives and Opportunities for Fraud and Abuse and Enhancing Program Integrity, ('DOL final rule'),on determining labor certification validity and the prohibition of the filing of labor certification substitution requests that will take effect on July 16, 2007."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2007-06-01
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Interoffice Memorandum: Fee Waiver Guidelines as Established by the Final Rule of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule, Revisions to Adjudicators' Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 10.9(a) (AFM Update AD07-19)
"This memorandum provides field offices with guidance for consideration and approval of fee waiver requests conforming to the final fee rule, 'Adjustment of the Immigration and Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee Schedule,' published in the Federal Register (FR) on May 30, 2007. See 72 Fed. Reg. 29851 (May 30, 2007)."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2007-07-20
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Memorandum: Adjudicator's Field Manual Update: Chapter 31: Accepting and Adjudicating H-IB Petitions when a Required License is Not Available Due to State Licensing Requirements Mandating Possession of a Valid Immigration Document as Evidence of Employment Authorization
"This memorandum provides guidance to adjudication officers in situations where professional licensure is required for a particular H -1 B specialty occupation. USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] is aware that in certain cases the alien beneficiary of an H -I B petition cannot obtain a license that is necessary to practice his or her profession from the State or other licensing authority without presenting, as a prerequisite, evidence of an approved H-IB petition on that alien's behalf. This creates an adjudicative difficulty for USCIS because approval of the H-IB petition may itself be contingent on the alien beneficiary's possession of the required license. USCIS is responding to these 'Catch-22' situations by allowing for the temporary approval of the petition, providing all other requirements are met. USCIS' s approval of an H -I B petition on the alien beneficiary's behalf in such cases is not authorization for the beneficiary to practice his or her profession without the required license. It is merely a means to facilitate the State or local licensing authority'S issuance of such a license to the alien, provided all other requirements are satisfied."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-03-21
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Adjudicator's Field Manual Update: Chapter 31: Accepting and Adjudicating H-IB Petitions when a Required License is not Available Due to State Licensing Requirements Mandating Possession of a Valid Immigration Document as Evidence of Employment Authorization
"This memorandum provides guidance to adjudication officers in situations where professional licensure is required for a particular H -1 B specialty occupation. USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] is aware that in certain cases the alien beneficiary of an H -I B petition cannot obtain a license that is necessary to practice his or her profession from the State or other licensing authority without presenting, as a prerequisite, evidence of an approved H-IB petition on that alien's behalf. This creates an adjudicative difficulty for USCIS because approval of the H-IB petition may itself be contingent on the alien beneficiary's possession of the required license. USCIS is responding to these 'Catch-22' situations by allowing for the temporary approval of the petition, providing all other requirements are met. USCIS' s approval of an H -I B petition on the alien beneficiary's behalf in such cases is not authorization for the beneficiary to practice his or her profession without the required license. It is merely a means to facilitate the State or local licensing authority'S issuance of such a license to the alien, provided all other requirements are satisfied."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2008-03-21
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Memorandum: Adjudication of EB-5 Regional Center Proposals and Affiliated Form I-526 and Form I-829 Petitions; Adjudicators Field Manual (AFM) Update to Chapters 22.4 and 25.2 (AD09-38)
"This memorandum provides instruction to California Service Center (CSC) personnel involved in the adjudication of EB-5 Regional Center Proposals, and affiliated Forms I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur and Forms I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions. This memorandum rescinds in its entirety the USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] memorandum, Establishment of an Investor and Regional Center Unit, dated January 19, 2005, and provides guidance regarding: 1. The timing of the adjudication of EB-5 eligibility issues; 2. The procedures to be used when there appears to be a material change in circumstances relating to an eligibility issue following the issue's prior adjudicative resolution; 3. Targeted Employment Area (TEA) determinations; 4. How an alien may seek approval of a new Form I-526 petition in order to change the focus of his or her investment to a new capital investment project or commercial enterprise; and 5. The respective EB-5 program responsibilities of CSC and Service Center Operations (SCOPS) personnel. This memorandum also addresses the issue of communication with non-USCIS individuals or entities regarding case specific information."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-12-11
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Memorandum: Publication of the Final Rules: H-2A Agricultural Temporary Worker and H-2B Nonagricultural Temporary Worker
"The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of H-2A agricultural temporary workers and H-2B nonagricultural temporary workers."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-06-24
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Memorandum: Determining Employer-Employee Relationship for Adjudication of H-1B Petitions, Including Third-Party Site Placements
"This memorandum is intended to provide guidance, in the context of H-1B-petitions, on the requirement that a petitioner establish that an employer-employee relationship exists and will continue to exist with the beneficiary throughout the duration of the requested H -1 B validity period."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2010-01-08
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Memorandum: EB-5 Alien Entrepreneurs - Job Creation and Full-Time Positions (AFM Update AD 09-04)
"This AFM [Adjudicator's Field Manual] update provides United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) personnel with instructions related to the timing of job creation and the meaning of 'full-time' positions in the EB-5 program. The AFM update clarifies that each petitioner must submit a business plan, along with their Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, which provides an accounting of the required number of qualifying jobs that will be created within the two-year period of conditional residency. This AFM update also clarifies that there may be some flexibility with respect to the timing of job creation at the Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions, stage. Finally, this AFM update clarifies the meaning of full-time position as it relates to job creation. The AFM update conforms the filing locations with the Federal Register Notice dated January 9, 2009, 74 Fed. Reg. 912-913."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
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Memorandum: Guidance Regarding Surviving Spouses of Deceased U.S. Citizens and their Children
"This memorandum provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices and service centers regarding the processing of surviving spouses of deceased U.S. citizens and qualifying children of the surviving spouses. It affords a new process by which they may apply for deferred action. This policy guidance will be in effect until further notice and may be revised as needed."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-06-15
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Memorandum: Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008: Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Provisions
"This memorandum will inform immigration service officers working Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions about new legislation affecting adjudication of petitions filed for SIJ status."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald; Chang, Pearl
2009-03-24
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Memorandum: Implementation of the District Court's Order in Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, No. C07-1881RSL (W.D. Wash. June 11, 2009)
"This memorandum implements the district court's order in Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, No. C07-1881RSL (W.D. Wash. June 11, 2009). This class action lawsuit challenged implementation by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of the concurrent filing regulation at 8 C.F.R. § 245.2(a)(2)(i)(B) to individuals seeking classification as religious workers and their ability to concurrently file a Petition for Amerasian, Widower, or Special Immigrant (Form I-360) with an Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485). Finding that the concurrent filing regulation at 8 C.F.R. § 245.2(a)(2)(i)(B) was invalid and unenforceable as applied to religious workers, the district court directed USCIS to accept properly filed Forms I-360, Forms I-485, and Applications for Employment Authorization (Form I-765)1 from certain religious workers who may have been affected by USCIS implementation of the regulation."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-06-25
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Memorandum: 1-751 Filed Prior to Termination of Marriage
"A Conditional Permanent Resident (CPR) who obtained his or her status through marriage to a U,S. citizen or lawful permanent resident must file Form 1-751 to remove the conditions on his or her residence. Section 216( c)( 1 )(A) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (hereinafter 'INA') and Title 8 Code of Federal Regulations Part 216.4(a)( I) (hereinafter '8 C.F.R.') require the CPR and his or her petitioning spouse (unless deceased) to jointly file the 1-751 petition. However, INA §216( c)( 4) and 8 CFR §216.5 permit the CPR to request a waiver of the joint filing requirement if the CPR establishes that: 1. Removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship; 2. The CPR entered the marriage in good faith, but the marriage was terminated (other than through death); or 3. The CPR entered the marriage in good faith, but the petitioning spouse or parent battered the CPR spouse or child. This memorandum provides guidance on how to adjudicate an 1-751 petition if the CPR and petitioning spouse are legally separated or have initiated divorce or annulment proceedings, but the marriage has not been terminated."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-04-03
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Memorandum: Guidance on Revisions to CDC's Technical Instructions for Civil Surgeons and Form 1-693, Revision to and Re-Designation of Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 23.3 to AFM Chapter 40.1, Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility and Medical Examination (AFM AD09-09)
"This memorandum provides guidance on health-related grounds of inadmissibility as codified in section 212(a)(1) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, and the adjudicative review of Form 1- 693 (Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record). This guidance also details recent changes to the Tuberculosis screening and referral procedures and revisions to the vaccination requirements. Chapter 23.3 of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) is updated accordingly. Additionally, Chapter 23.3 is re-designated as Chapter 40.1, Health-Related Grounds of Inadmissibility and Medical Examination."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald; Chang, Pearl
2009-03-19
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Memorandum: Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM). Chapter 22.2(b) General Form I-140 Issues (AFM Update AD07-26)
"This memorandum amends the Adjudicator's Field Manual, by providing or updating guidance on: 1. The determination of whether a particular U.S. employer falls within the definition of INA section.203(b)(I)(B), thus allowing United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to grant, if otherwise approvable, a first preference (EB-l) petition filed by that employer on behalf of an outstanding professor or researcher in connection with an offer of permanent employment. See also 8 CFR 204.5(i)(3)(iii). 2. Procedures for determining whether a labor certification has been filed with a Form 1-140 petition during its validity period; 3. A technical correction needed for the sample Notice of Posting in section 22.2(b)(4) of the AFM, which was published on September 12,2006. The sample Notice of Posting did not indicate that the posting notice must contain the employer's name which is required for labor certifications filed with the Department of Labor (DOL) pursuant to 20 CFR 656.17 together with 20 CFR 656.10; 4. Various issues relating to labor certification applications approved by DOL and filed in support of Forn I -140 petitions."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-09-14
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Memorandum: Successor-in-Interest Determinations in Adjudication of Form 1-140 Petitions; Adjudicators Field Manual (AFM) Update to Chapter 22.2(b)(5) (AD09-37)
"This memorandum amends the current Adjudicator's Field Manual guidance on factors for making successor-in-interest determinations in the adjudication of Form 1-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. This memorandum also supersedes all previously issued policy guidance on successor-in-interest relationship determinations."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2009-08-06
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Interoffice Memorandum: Additional Guidance Regarding Surviving Spouses of Deceased U.S. Citizens and their Children (REVISED)
"This memorandum supersedes an earlier memorandum on this subject, dated November 13, 2009, and provides updated guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices and service centers regarding the processing of Forms 1-130, petitions for alien relative, and 1-485, application to register permanent residence or adjust status, filed by surviving spouses of deceased U.S. citizens and the qualifying children of the surviving spouses. This new guidance is based on the enactment of section 568(c) of the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2010, Pub. L No. 111-83, 123 Stat. 4142,4186 (2009), which provides relief for these aliens. Section 568(c) entered into force on October 28,2009, the date of enactment. Sections 568(d) and (e) of the FY2010 DHS [Department of Homeland Security] Appropriations Act, which provide relief for aliens who are surviving beneficiaries of certain pending or approved petitions filed by certain qualifying categories of noncitizens, will be addressed in a separate memorandum."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald; Scialabba, Lori; Chang, Pearl
2009-12-02
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Memorandum: Changes to the Vaccination Requirements for Purposes of Adjustment of Status and the Completion of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
"This memorandum advises USCIS [U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services] officers of the revised vaccination requirements for health-related admissibility under section 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act). Effective December 14, 2009, vaccinations against the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes zoster (zoster) will no longer be required. These changes are applicable to any admissibility determination made under section 212(a)(1)(A)(ii) of the Act on or after December 14, 2009."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald; Scialabba, Lori; Chang, Pearl
2009-12-15
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Memorandum: Numerical Limitation Exemption for H Nonimmigrants Employed in the CNMI and Guam
"The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of H-1B 'specialty occupation' and H-2B 'temporary nonagricultural' workers. […] The Consolidated Natural Resources Act of 2008 (CNRA), Public Law 110-229, includes a provision affecting the H-1B and H-2B visa classifications. Upon the CNRA's implementation on November 28, 2009 and until December 31, 2014, H-1B and H-2B nonimmigrants admitted to perform labor and services in Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) are exempt from the statutory numerical limitation for H-1B and H-2B classification. See Section 6(b) of Public Law 94-241, as added by section 702 of the CNRA."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2010-01-29
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Memorandum: Clarifying Guidance on Adjudicating Reciprocal Exchange Agreements Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 33.6(d) AFM Update AD10-28
"The purpose of this memorandum is to provide guidance for processing and adjudicating Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, filed on behalf of P-2 nonimmigrants. In particular, this memo amends the policy guidance that the Service Centers must contact Headquarters prior to adjudication of reciprocal exchange agreements which have not been previously approved. This memorandum supersedes the March 17, 1993 Jacquelyn A. Bednarz 'List of Reciprocal Exchange Programs' memorandum."
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Neufeld, Donald
2010-03-11
