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Policy Memoranda RSS Feed https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the Policy Memoranda page en Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Deferred Action https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0198-SIJDeferredAction-20260410.pdf USCIS is issuing this policy memorandum to eliminate the 2022 policy automatically considering deferred action (and related employment authorization) for aliens classified as Special Immigrant Juveniles (SIJs) who cannot apply for adjustment of status to that of a lawful permanent resident (LPR) because an immigrant visa is not immediately available. Fri, 10 Apr 26 16:44:09 -0400 USCIS 4da02055-9958-40fa-914f-c454bb1dea5a Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/PM-602-0194-PendingApplicationsAdditionalHighRiskCountries-20260101.pdf This guidance outlines the adjudicative hold, procedural requirements, and processes for the re-review, interview, or re-interview of affected aliens. Thu, 01 Jan 26 09:05:00 -0500 USCIS 3acaca5e-f5d0-42ee-82b3-f8005887964c Hold and Review of Pending USCIS Adjustment of Status Applications Filed by Aliens Under the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0193-DiversityVisaHolds-20251219.pdf USCIS is instructing its officers to hold and review all pending USCIS adjustment of status applications filed by aliens under the diversity immigrant visa program. Fri, 19 Dec 25 19:02:36 -0500 USCIS f05e6150-349e-4fd0-8bb9-4e8cd3822904 Hold and Review of all Pending Asylum Applications and all USCIS Benefit Applications Filed by Aliens from High-Risk Countries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/PM-602-0192-PendingApplicationsHighRiskCountries-20251202.pdf USCIS is instructing its officers to hold and review all pending asylum applications and all USCIS benefit applications filed by aliens from high-risk countries. Tue, 02 Dec 25 16:54:53 -0500 USCIS 9c3a96cc-6dfd-4a98-827a-bd67b35ad6a8 Termination of Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Based on DACA Recipients’ Unlawful Attempts to Purchase a Firearm https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0191-DACARevocation_AttemptedFirearmsPurchase_20250926.pdf USCIS is instructing its officers to initiate certain post-adjudicative actions to ensure that DACA is properly terminated when DACA recipients engage in certain unlawful acts.  Fri, 26 Sep 25 12:24:52 -0400 USCIS 5f732a1c-ce52-433a-b9ef-a9b810db2508 Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, H-1B https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/H1B_Proc_Memo_FINAL.pdf On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation, Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers, to address systemic abuse of H-1B nonimmigrant visas. Sat, 20 Sep 25 17:31:38 -0400 USCIS a6252c54-0179-4e50-8f6d-6b026358e99d Reaffirming Guidance on Public Charge Inadmissibility Determinations https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/PM-602-0190_PublicChargeInadmissibility_0.pdf USCIS officers are reminded that they must strictly adhere to the statutes, regulations, and USCIS policy when making inadmissibility determinations, including under the public charge ground. Aliens subject to the public charge ground of inadmissibility must demonstrate that they are not likely at any time to become a public charge. Thu, 04 Sep 25 18:01:30 -0400 USCIS 8668ef55-bbed-4612-9317-893f97df5193 Resumption of Personal Investigations of Aliens Applying for Naturalization (INA 335(a)) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual/PM-602-0189_INA335.pdf U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is resuming personal investigations of aliens applying for naturalization in accordance with section 335(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Tue, 26 Aug 25 16:03:14 -0400 USCIS 25fc75a0-95c4-4d83-a6ab-991af5a1a942 Policy Memorandum: Restoring a Rigorous, Holistic, and Comprehensive Good Moral Character Evaluation Standard for Aliens Applying for Naturalization https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/08.15.2025-Restoring_a_Good_Moral_Character_Evaluation_Standard_for_Aliens_Applying_for_Naturalization-Policy_Memorandum_FINAL.pdf This memorandum charters an improved direction for making GMC determinations and signals a return to a comprehensive, totality of circumstances approach to GMC under section 101(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Fri, 15 Aug 25 16:24:47 -0400 USCIS 17ab0a5e-c284-4d14-8795-2a0a3af8cf11 USCIS Implementation Plan of Executive Order 14160 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/IP-2025-0001-USCIS_Implementation_Plan_of_Executive_Order_14160%20%E2%80%93%20Protecting_the_Meaning_and_Value_of_American_Citizenship.pdf On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14160, Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship. See 90 Fed. Reg. 8449 (2025) (E.O.).  Fri, 25 Jul 25 18:35:17 -0400 USCIS c4b30d70-3aa1-4b6a-8268-9bcf470da9ba Guidance for Adjudicating Priority 3 Derivative Child Applicants Who Have Reached the Age of 21 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Guidance%20for%20Adjudicating%20Priority%203%20Derivative%20Child%20Applicants%20Who%20Have%20Reached%20the%20Age%20of%2021.pdf This document reiterates USCIS policy concerning derivative children who age out of a USRAP Priority 3 case. Thu, 01 May 25 12:31:52 -0400 USCIS 2dd5a810-f2e7-4b39-b7d6-6cc60fae8e97 Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/NTA_Policy_FINAL_2.28.25_FINAL.pdf This PM applies to and will be used to guide the issuance of NTAs by all USCIS employees, unless otherwise specifically provided in this PM or other USCIS policy or guidance documents. Fri, 28 Feb 25 17:39:00 -0500 USCIS 50ed9f00-2bfd-4ccd-9f3f-40ea842324e0 Language Access in Credible Fear Screenings https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Language-Access-in-Credible-Fear-Screenings.pdf The purpose of this memorandum is to provide updated guidance on providing language access in credible fear interviews. Wed, 06 Jul 22 13:56:40 -0400 USCIS c1a591a0-2bfb-4094-a322-24d3846bd1a2 Rescission of Matter of Z-R-Z-C- as an Adopted Decision; agency interpretation of authorized travel by TPS beneficiaries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0188-RescissionofMatterofZ-R-Z-C-.pdf U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rescinds its designation of the decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of Z-R-Z-C-2 as an Adopted Decision and updates its interpretation of the effects of authorized travel by Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries, in accordance with the reasoning contained in this memorandum. Fri, 01 Jul 22 13:35:47 -0400 USCIS 0d0bbdec-f809-4f88-997d-b519d9fb7934 Rescission of 2017 Policy Memorandum PM-602-0142 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0142.1_RescissionOfPM-602-0142.pdf USCIS is rescinding PM-602-0142 “Rescission of the December 22, 2000 ‘Guidance memo on H1B computer related positions." Thu, 04 Feb 21 06:51:33 -0500 USCIS a6f2d20b-1ddd-4501-ae89-1b439b458414 Matter of Z-R-Z-C- (PDF, 268.36 KB), Adopted Decision 2020-02 (AAO Aug. 20, 2020) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/aao-decisions/Matter-of-Z-R-Z-C-Adopted-AAO-Decision.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of Z-R-Z-C, Adopted Decision 2020-02 (AAO Aug. 20, 2020) Mon, 31 Aug 20 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 4545d959-96ef-4829-9fc9-bf201a4fba45 Rescission of Policy Memoranda, PM-602-0114 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0114_ITServeMemo.pdf USCIS is rescinding two policy memoranda regarding the adjudication of certain petitions for H-1B nonimmigrant classification. Wed, 17 Jun 20 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 5d20d411-ecee-4671-9079-d5feb063e9a9 Matter of F-M- Co., Adopted Decision 2020-01 (AAO May 5, 2020) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/aao-decisions/Matter_of_F-M-_Co._Adopted_AAO_Decision_2020-01.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of F-M- Co., Adopted Decision 2020-01 (AAO May 5, 2020) Wed, 13 May 20 12:30:40 -0400 USCIS 9fb31ed6-0a4a-4614-a8de-231015f21e9e Temporary Policy Changes for Certain Foreign Medical Graduates During the COVID-19 National Emergency https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0178_-COVID19MedicalGraduatesMemo_Final_CLEAN.pdf Temporary Policy Changes for Certain Foreign Medical Graduates During the COVID-19 National Emergency (Medical Graduates) Mon, 11 May 20 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS a169f827-a25e-4382-855b-019f7edcc39e Updated Guidance on Temporary or Seasonal Need for H-2A Petitions Seeking Workers for Range Sheep and/or Goat Herding or Production https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2-PMH2A-SeasonalSheepGoatHerder_PolicyMemo.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides updated guidance regarding the determination of temporary or seasonal need for H-2A petitions seeking workers for range sheep or goat herding or production (hereinafter referred to as “H-2A sheep/goat herder petitions”). Fri, 28 Feb 20 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS e8d6b2b5-791e-4d39-935d-452702fb2088 Temporary or Seasonal Need for H-2A Petitions Seeking Workers for Range Sheep and/or Goat Herding or Production https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/1-PMH2ASeasonalSheepGoatHerder_PolicyMemo.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance regarding the determination of temporary or seasonal need for H-2A petitions seeking workers for range sheep or goat herding or production (herein after referred to as “H-2A sheep/goat herder petitions”). Thu, 14 Nov 19 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 51daba36-65e5-4e51-a281-56431ed00ab2 Sample Notice of Filing Application for Permanent Employment Certification https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/20191024-SampleNoticeofFiling.pdf This AFM update revises the sample notice of filing required for certain applications for permanent employment certification to fix certain technical errors, such as an inactive website link: AFM Chapter 22.2(b)(4)(C)(v) Sample Notice of Filing. Thu, 24 Oct 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 5d50d660-2bfd-4b70-8cc1-94773815fdd4 Matter of A-O-C-, Adopted Decision 2019-03 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter_of_A-O-C-_Adopted_Decision_2019-03_AAO_Oct._11_2019.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of A-O-C-, Adopted Decision 2019-03 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) Tue, 15 Oct 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS c3fbb4e5-9ac2-4a27-ae49-44bbc172d960 Matter of D-Y-S-C-, Adopted Decision 2019-02 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter_of_D-Y-S-C-_Adopted_Decision_2019-02_AAO_Oct._11_2019.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of D-Y-S-C-, Adopted Decision 2019-02 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) Tue, 15 Oct 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 4dfd5296-32ac-4952-8a33-b902938c6492 Matter of E-A-L-O-, Adopted Decision 2019-04 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter_of_E-A-L-O-_Adopted_Decision_2019-04_AAO_Oct._11_2019.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of E-A-L-O-, Adopted Decision 2019-04 (AAO Oct. 11, 2019) Tue, 15 Oct 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS f617fd4c-c503-4a44-b423-6fe7debffd6c Guidance for Processing Reasonable Fear, Credible Fear, Asylum, and Refugee Claims in Accordance with Matter of L-E-A- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/USCIS_Memorandum_LEA_FINAL.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers for determining whether an applicant is eligible for asylum or refugee status or withholding of removal in light of the Attorney General’s decision in Matter of L-E-A-, 27 I&N Dec. 581 (A.G. 2019). Mon, 30 Sep 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 448a7c0f-fa70-46c6-ad0a-ea96f180b479 Updated Guidance for Adjudication of Cuban Adjustment Act Cases https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20190813-CAA.pdf U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating policy guidance in Chapter 23.11(a)(1), (h) and (n) of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) relating to adjustment of status under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA).1 Tue, 13 Aug 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e6a66043-75aa-4919-9fd2-d990c225b416 Matter of H-G-G-, Adopted Decision 2019-01 (AAO July 31, 2019) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter_of_H-G-G-_Adopted_Decision_2019-01_AAO_July_31_2019.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of H-G-G- as an Adopted Decision. Wed, 31 Jul 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS c3e0655d-028f-4000-a606-9eaf7f315397 Marriage Involving Minors Update https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/20190412-Marriage_Involving_Minors.pdf U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) to add Chapter 21.3(a)(2)(D)(iv), Interview Guidelines for Form I-130 Spousal Petitions Involving a Minor, and to update Chapter 21.3(a)(2)(I), Interviewing Petitioner and Spouse, to incorporate additional guidance on the adjudication of Form I-130 spousal petitions involving minor(s). Fri, 12 Apr 19 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 03798989-6f1e-4c04-809d-a6f1d7bafbb3 Marriage Involving Minor(s) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-alerts/2019-0215_AFM21-3.pdf U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) to revise Chapter 21.3(a)(1)(A), Concurrent Filing of Form I-130 and Form I-485, and add Chapter 21.3(a)(2)(D), Marriage Involving Minor(s). These updates provide guidance for the adjudication of Form I-130 spousal petitions involving minor(s). Fri, 15 Feb 19 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 5d8c03d9-75b6-4447-bc48-0169aa62f877 Guidance for Implementing Section 235(b)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act and the Migrant Protection Protocols https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2019-01-28-Guidance-for-Implementing-Section-35-b-2-C-INA.pdf This memorandum provides guidance to immigration officers in USCIS regarding the implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), including supporting the exercise of prosecutorial discretion by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). This memorandum follows the Secretary of Homeland Security’s January 25, 2019, memorandum, Policy Guidance for Implementation of the Migrant Protection Protocols. Mon, 28 Jan 19 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS e17b9565-1336-4de2-9d54-2ad0a5d9cfec Guidance on Determining Suitability of Prospective Adoptive Parents for Intercountry Adoption https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-11-09-PM-602-0165-Suitability-of-Prospective-Adoptive-Parents-for-Intercountry-Adoption.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) amends the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) to provide guidance on issues related to prospective adoptive parent (PAP) suitability that may arise when adjudicating intercountry adoption cases. Fri, 09 Nov 18 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 7914a03d-02be-456b-aa25-4430f7876b37 Procedural Guidance for Implementing Regulatory Changes Created by Interim Final Rule, Aliens Subject to a Bar on Entry under Certain Presidential Proclamations; Procedures for Protection Claims https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-11-09-PM-602-0166-Procedural_Guidance_for_Implementing_Regulatory_Changes_Created_by_Interim_Final_Rule.pdf This memorandum provides USCIS asylum officers with guidance for considering and processing claims of asylum, statutory withholding of removal, and protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), including in the credible fear context, to conform to the Interim Final Rule (IFR), Aliens Subject to a Bar on Entry under Certain Presidential Proclamations; Procedures for Protection Claims, 83 Fed. Reg. 55,934 (Nov. 9, 2018). Fri, 09 Nov 18 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c259557f-bca1-44c3-8c49-210228263eac Guidance for Processing Reasonable Fear, Credible Fear, Asylum, and Refugee Claims in Accordance with Matter of A-B https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-06-18-PM-602-0162-USCIS-Memorandum-Matter-of-A-B.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers for determining whether a petitioner is eligible for asylum or refugee status in light of the Attorney General’s decision in Matter of A-B-. ALERT: On December 19, 2018, in Grace v. Whitaker, No. 18-CV-01853 (EGS), 344 F. Supp. 3d 96 (D.D.C. 2018), the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia enjoined USCIS from implementing and enforcing certain parts of this PM. A redacted version of the PM reflecting the court’s injunction can be found here. Wed, 11 Jul 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 7b442f48-11f9-4938-a27c-8bd0e9658f3d Updated Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Deportable Aliens https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-06-28-PM-602-0050.1-Guidance-for-Referral-of-Cases-and-Issuance-of-NTA.pdf This Policy Memorandum (PM) outlines how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) Notice to Appear (NTA) and referral policies implement the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) removal priorities, including those identified in Executive Order 13768, and it provides updates to USCIS’ guidelines for referring cases and issuing NTAs. This PM supersedes Policy Memorandum 602-0050, Revised Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) in Cases Involving Inadmissible and Removable Aliens, dated November 7, 2011. Thu, 28 Jun 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 66235fb3-c26f-4d1e-aa29-ffc841439b82 Guidance for the Referral of Cases and Issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) When Processing a Case Involving Information Submitted by a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Requestor in Connection With a DACA Request or a DACA-Related Benefit https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-06-28-PM-602-0161-DACA-Notice-to-Appear.pdf This Policy Memorandum (PM) confirms and clarifies which Notice to Appear (NTA) and referral policies apply: (1) to DACA requestors when processing a DACA request or DACA-related benefit request and (2) to DACA recipients when the Federal Government is seeking to terminate DACA. Thu, 28 Jun 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 19f5d467-6506-4c3d-9985-29e94e95840c DNA Evidence of Sibling Relationships https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-04-17-PM-DNA-Evidence-of-Sibling-Relationships.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) amends U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) policy on DNA evidence of sibling relationships and revises the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM), Chapter 21.9(c). Tue, 17 Apr 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 43d9c8ca-182a-44b0-91ab-9880a77d9760 Matter of S- Inc, Adopted Decision 2018-02 (AAO Mar 23, 2018) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-3-23-PM-602-0159-Matter-of-S-Inc-Adopted-Decision-Package.pdf Matter of S- Inc. addresses the prohibition on multiple H-1B filings by “related entities (such as a parent company, subsidiary, or affiliate).” PM-602-0159 Fri, 23 Mar 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 3efb90f8-c252-426e-ac2c-f8e8f559a47b Matter of S-P-, Inc., Adopted Decision 2018-01 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-03-19-PM-602-0158-Matter-of-S-P.pdf Matter of S-P-, Inc. clarifies that a beneficiary who worked abroad for a qualifying multinational organization for at least one year, but left its employ for a period of more than two years after being admitted to the United States as a nonimmigrant, does not satisfy the one-in-three foreign employment requirement for immigrant classification as a multinational manager or executive. To cure the interruption in employment, such a beneficiary would need an additional year of qualifying employment abroad before he or she could once again qualify. Mon, 19 Mar 18 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 8d14d3fd-1024-4a9f-86a0-07f796a90162 Contracts and Itineraries Requirements for H-1B Petitions Involving Third-Party Worksites https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2018-02-22-PM-602-0157-Contracts-and-Itineraries-Requirements-for-H-1B.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) establishes U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy relating to H-1B petitions filed for workers who will be employed at one or more third-party worksites. Thu, 22 Feb 18 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 812ee537-6a05-462d-839c-c58dc4c2e67b Rescission of Matter of Vazquez as an Adopted Decision https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-12-21-PM-602-0154-Matter-of-Vazquez-Rescission.pdf This Policy Memorandum rescinds Matter of Vazquez as an Adopted Decision in accordance with the reasoning contained in this memorandum. Matter of Buschini remains overruled and inoperative, as this memorandum supercedes all prior guidance regarding the determination of Cuban citizenship for the purposes of adjustment under Pub. L. 89-732 (November 2, 1966), as amended, the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). Thu, 21 Dec 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 8ec846bf-ae65-4bc2-844d-86a85bfa36e2 Criteria for Determining Habitual Residence in the United States for Children from Hague Convention Countries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-11-20-PM-602-0095-Hague-Habitual_Residence.pdf On January 3, 2014, USCIS published interim guidance entitled “Criteria for Determining Habitual Residence in the United States for Children from Hague Convention Countries.” This guidance established criteria to determine whether the Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (“Hague Adoption Convention”) applies to the adoption in the United States of a child from another Hague Adoption Convention country. Mon, 20 Nov 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 57c16b3d-5671-43a3-a0e1-b84c66a8d162 Matter of V-S-G- Inc., Adopted Decision 2017-06 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-11-11-PM-602-0149-Matter-of-V-S-G-Inc.-Adopted-Decision.pdf Matter of V-S-G- Inc. clarifies that beneficiaries of valid employment-based immigrant visa petitions who are eligible to change jobs or employers (“port”) and who have properly requested to do so under section 204(j) of the Immigration and Nationality Act, 8 U.S.C. § 1154(j), are “affected parties” under DHS regulations for purposes of revocation proceedings of their visa petitions and must be afforded an opportunity to participate in those proceedings. Sat, 11 Nov 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 2648d831-ae9b-43cc-a19e-fc35a27be0ed Guidance on Notice to, and Standing for, AC21 Beneficiaries about I-140 Approvals Being Revoked After Matter of V-S-G- Inc. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-11-11-PM-602-0152-Guidance-Beneficiary-Standing-Matter-of-V-S-G.pdf This Policy Memorandum (PM) adopts and provides guidance on the implementation of the Administrative Appeals Office’s (AAO) adopted decision in Matter of V-S-G- Inc., Adopted Decision 2017-06 (AAO Nov. 11, 2017). Sat, 11 Nov 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c4d27526-c360-46e2-8ab4-b59e1bf7633d Matter of G- Inc., Adopted Decision 2017-05 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/APPROVED_PM-602-0148_Matter_of_G-_Inc._Adopted_AAO_Decision.pdf Matter of G- Inc. clarifies that, to establish that a beneficiary will be employed in a managerial capacity as a “function manager,” the petitioner must demonstrate that: (1) the function is a clearly defined activity; (2) the function is “essential,” i.e., core to the organization; (3) the beneficiary will primarily manage, as opposed to perform, the function; (4) the beneficiary will act at a senior level within the organizational hierarchy or with respect to the function managed; and (5) the beneficiary will exercise discretion over the function’s day-to-day operations. Wed, 08 Nov 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 4529e066-72f4-4303-a47d-22ee594a69c9 Field Guidance on Interpreter’s Roles and Responsibilities https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Field%20Guidance%20on%20Interpreter%27s%20Roles%20and%20Responsibilities.pdf This document provides instruction and guidance to interpreters participating in refugee interviews. Thu, 26 Oct 17 12:31:37 -0400 USCIS f63fe0d3-13d2-4341-9156-da819d39f346 Working with an Interpreter SOP https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Working%20with%20an%20Interpreter%20SOP.pdf This document provides officers with guidance on working with interpreters while conducting refugee interviews. Tue, 24 Oct 17 12:31:40 -0400 USCIS e2b71c9a-9f91-4d51-bb34-344b936ca7f5 Revised Guidance for Processing Cases Subject to Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds and Rescission of the Prior Hold Policy for Such Cases PM-602-0150 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-1019-Rescission-of-TRIG-Hold-Policy-PM-602-0150.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) revises the agency hold policy for association or activity involving the terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds (TRIG). Thu, 19 Oct 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 637c5f22-3b73-4adf-abe1-81d779605221 Definition of “Affiliate” or “Subsidiary” for Purposes of Determining the H-1B ACWIA Fee PM-602-0147 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-8-9-PM-602-0147-H-1BAffiliateSubsidiary.pdf The American Competitiveness and Workforce Improvement Act of 1998 (ACWIA) establishes a fee that certain petitioners must pay when filing an H-1B petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Wed, 09 Aug 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 9043bf5a-3f36-4a8b-9631-65d22fa3bc20 Introduction SOP https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Introduction%20SOP.pdf This document provides officers with guidance on conducting introductions during a refugee interview. Tue, 11 Jul 17 12:31:42 -0400 USCIS 2f0c320b-f559-4bd4-b2d5-39c5410f7f6b Matter of A-T- Inc, Adopted Decision 2017-04 (AAO May 23, 2017) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/APPROVED_PM-602-0145_Matter_of_A-T-_Inc_Adopted_Decision.pdf Matter of A-T- Inc clarifies that, in order to qualify for an H-1B numerical cap exemption based upon a master’s or higher degree, the conferring institution must have qualified as a “United States institution of higher education” at the time the beneficiary’s degree was earned. Wed, 31 May 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 75241cc4-ac05-41c4-b19f-19ae9596c044 Matter of O-A-, Inc., Adopted Decision 2017-03 (AAO Apr. 17, 2017) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-4-17_PM-602-0144_Matter_of_O-A-Inc-_AAO_Adopted_Decision_2017-03.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of O-A-, Inc. as an Adopted Decision. Accordingly, this adopted decision establishes policy guidance that applies to and binds all U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) employees. USCIS personnel are directed to follow the reasoning in this decision in similar cases. Mon, 17 Apr 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS c29f0e80-c5b9-47b8-8d31-e55aeed649a1 Matter of I- Corp., Adopted Decision 2017-02 (AAO Apr. 12, 2017) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/aao-decisions/2017-4-12-PM-602-0143-Matter-of-I-Corp-Adopted-AAO-Decision.pdf Matter of I- Corp. clarifies that USCIS cannot approve a visa petition that is based on an illegal or otherwise invalid employment agreement. To prevent a potential conflict with the Fair Labor Standards Act, USCIS must ensure that a beneficiary will not be paid a wage that is less than the minimum required wage under state or Federal law, whichever is higher, before approving an employment-based visa petition. Wed, 12 Apr 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS b430dd9f-0a78-4353-8daf-cb3a3fd2057e Rescission of the December 22, 2000: Guidance memo on H1B computer related positions https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-6002-0142-H-1BComputerRelatedPositionsRecission.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) supersedes and rescinds the December 22, 2000 memorandum titled “Guidance memo on H1B computer related positions” issued to Nebraska Service Center (NSC) employees by Terry Way. Fri, 31 Mar 17 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 2fc2e1f9-d3a7-450c-ac02-1fd0c65c1e2e Revision of Adjudicator’s Field Manual Subchapter 10.22 - Change of Gender Designation on Documents Issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services This policy memorandum and accompanying revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual update USCIS policy regarding procedures and requirements to change the gender designation on a USCIS-issued document. Thu, 19 Jan 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 01ba0f87-04d8-4ca0-a98f-d4eb98ca0f7f Matter of T-O-S-U-, Adopted Decision 2017-01 PM-602-0140 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-1-4-Matter-of-T-O-S-U.pdf Matter of T-O-S-U- clarifies that, for purposes of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(viii)(C) (2016), a “physician of national or international renown” is a doctor of medicine or osteopathy who is widely acclaimed and highly honored in the field of medicine within one or more countries, so long as the achievements leading to national renown are comparable to that which would result in national renown in the United States. The decision also suggests, but does not mandate, what types of evidence may be persuasive in establishing eligibility for this exemption. Wed, 04 Jan 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 605e6fa9-951e-4d6e-9f3f-ff0c67508de9 Discretionary Options for Designated Spouses, Parents, and Sons and Daughters of Certain Military Personnel, Veterans, and Enlistees https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PIP-DA_Military_Final_112316.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) clarifies and supplements guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in 2013 (“the 2013 PM”) with respect to designated family members of certain military personnel and veterans. Wed, 23 Nov 16 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS a84e9aed-589c-49fa-b992-39e867e54ae7 Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants (Corrected and Reissued) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2016-1004-T-U-Extension-PM-602-0032-2.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance about extensions of status for T and U nonimmigrants, including any related Forms I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Fri, 04 Nov 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e283d1ce-b040-4a48-8b30-bb73a1e1362a Matter of R-C-C-S-D-, Adopted Decision 2016-04 (AAO Oct. 24, 2016) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0138-Matter-of-R-C-C-S-D-2016-04.pdf Matter of R-C-C-S-D- clarifies that a language immersion school may be eligible for designation as an international cultural exchange program, such that it may petition to classify teachers as Q-1 international cultural exchange visitors. Mon, 24 Oct 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 6059d050-9f14-4141-8624-8f0d0f104d7b Revised Guidance for Processing Asylum Cases https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/APPROVED_PM-602-0137_TRIG_Hold_Policy_Revision_for_ASYLUM_FINAL_10-5-16.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) revises the agency hold policy for association or activity involving terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds (TRIG). Fri, 07 Oct 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 0e6b8279-73b5-422d-b737-589ec4c54c70 VAWA amendments to the Cuban Adjustment Act: Continued Eligibility for Abused Spouses and Children https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2016-0729-PM-602-0110-VAWA-Amendments-CAA.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers regarding the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) amendments to the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). Fri, 29 Jul 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 25ad222e-377b-49a5-92a4-8ebb50668beb Matter of L-S-M-, Adopted Decision 2016-03 (AAO Feb. 23, 2016) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2016-0513_Matter_of_L-S-M-_Adopted_Decision_2016-03_.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) designates the attached decision of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) in Matter of L-S-M- as an Adopted Decision. Fri, 13 May 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS afc22bb8-5be6-4178-876b-4b946d493e1e Revised Guidance for Processing Refugee Cases Involving Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds and Amendment to the Hold Policy for Such Cases https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2016-5-PM-602-0132-TRIG.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) revises the agency hold policy for association or activity involving terrorism-related inadmissibility grounds (TRIG). Fri, 06 May 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS edd5a950-1d1e-4f59-8e52-b2194aa8b91e Matter of Z-A-, Inc., Adopted Decision 2016-02 (AAO Apr. 14, 2016) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter-of_Z-A-Inc_Adopted_Decision-2016-02.pdf Matter of Z-A-, Inc. clarifies that, when determining whether the beneficiary of an L-1A nonimmigrant classification will primarily manage an essential function, USCIS officers must weigh all relevant factors including, as pertinent in the instant case, evidence of the beneficiary's role within the wider qualifying international organization. Thu, 14 Apr 16 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS c06117c3-71ba-4b09-befe-67aea84ac879 Matter of H-V-P-, Adopted Decision 2016-01 (AAO Feb. 9, 2016) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Matter_of_H-V-P-_Adopted_Decision_2016-01.pdf_-_Adobe_Acrobat.pdf Matter of H-V-P- clarifies that, in addition to primary care physicians, medical specialists who agree to practice in any area designated by the Secretary of Health and Human Services as having a shortage of health care professionals may be eligible for the physician national interest waiver. Wed, 09 Mar 16 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS ed5cec50-0bda-4ccf-9af4-1cdab7cd25b1 Approval of a Spousal Immediate Relative Visa Petition under Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act after the Death of a U.S. Citizen Petitioner https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-1118_Approval_of_a_Spousal_Immediate_Relative_Visa_Petition.pdf The Policy Memorandum (PM) revises chapter 10.21(a), (b), (c)(2) and the last paragraph of (c)(5) of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) to implement the decision in Williams v. DHS Secretary, 741 F.3d 1228 (11th Cir. 2014) for all spousal immediate relative visa petitions under section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) after the death of a U.S. citizen petitioner, including petitions filed outside the jurisdiction of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit (11th Circuit court). Mon, 30 Nov 15 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS f415a018-c364-4c90-95a6-1045bb82272b Updated Paper Version of Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-1117_PM_602-0127_Updated_Form_G-28_Notice_of_Entry_of_Appearance_.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) guidance regarding changes in the paper version of the new Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative (G-28). Tue, 17 Nov 15 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 283aaf2f-046f-4394-8f58-b654c5312e20 Initial Field Review of Appeals to the Administrative Appeals Office https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-1104_Initial_Field_Review_PM_APPROVED.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) and accompanying revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) provide guidance to employees of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on the proper processing of appeals to the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). Wed, 04 Nov 15 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS aa60ddd6-5aa0-4e2b-a720-7b652eed6dc9 Settlement Agreement in Duran Gonzalez v. Department of Homeland Security https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0825_Duran-Gonzalez_Settlement_PM_APPROVED.pdf Adjudication of Requests for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Motions to Reopen Certain Consent to Reapply and Adjustment of Status Applications Filed in the Ninth Circuit Between August 13, 2004, and November 30, 2007. Wed, 26 Aug 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 290920af-95d7-4514-8685-44b42b77282c USCIS Final Guidance on When to File an Amended or New H-1B Petition After Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0721_Simeio_Solutions_Transition_Guidance_Memo_Format_7_21_15.pdf On April 9, 2015, USCIS’ Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) issued the precedent decision, Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC (Simeio), which held that an H-1B employer must file an amended or new H-1B petition when a new Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (LCA) is required due to a change in the H-1B worker’s place of employment. Tue, 21 Jul 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS fa8a7f10-4937-4134-86cc-75e4c3e98cf2 Qualifying U.S. Work Experience for Special Immigrant Religious Workers https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0705_Lawful_Status_PM_Effective.pdf On April 7, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, in Shalom Pentecostal Church v. Acting Secretary DHS, 783 F.3d 156 (3d Cir. 2015), found the regulatory requirements that qualifying work experience gained in the United States must have been acquired in lawful status (herein “lawful status requirements”) in 8 CFR 204.5(m)(4) and (11) to be beyond the Department’s legal authority (ultra vires). Sun, 05 Jul 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 9e84f337-a25f-4735-8f7e-a618bdc53710 Updated Implementation of the Special Immigrant Juvenile Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0624_Perez-Olano_Settlement_Agreement_PM_Effective.pdf The purpose of this policy memorandum (PM) is to update the guidance previously provided to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) personnel in PM-602-0034: Implementation of the Special Immigrant Juvenile Perez-Olano Settlement Agreement, in light of the recent agreement entered into between USCIS and the plaintiffs in Perez-Olano v. Holder, No. CV 05-3604 (C.D. Cal.), which took effect on March 27, 2015. Thu, 25 Jun 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 4c9baf86-b48e-416f-97b1-e87a925e5154 Implementation of the Discretionary Exemption under the Immigration and Nationality Act for the Provision Certain Limited Material Support https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0508_Certain_Limited_Material_Support_PM_Effective.pdf Fri, 08 May 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS dcc177d3-2723-4b04-98d2-a6215568fbfc Implementation of the Discretionary Exemption under the Immigration and Nationality Act for the Provision of Insignificant Material Support https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0508_Insignificant_Material_Support_PM_Effective.pdf Fri, 08 May 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 69d763f6-b158-42bb-bc5d-55fa04992f13 New T Nonimmigrant Derivative Category and T and U Nonimmigrant Adjustment of Status for Applicants from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0415-TNonimmigrant-TVPRA.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance on legislation affecting the T nonimmigrant status program and related T and U nonimmigrant adjustment of status applications. This PM revises Chapters 23.5 and 39.2 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM); AFM Update AD14-05. Wed, 15 Apr 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e3c5bef3-000d-4031-b913-05b5a9c63d92 Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Changes to U Nonimmigrant Status and Adjustment of Status Provisions https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0415-TVPRA-2013-PM.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance on new legislation that amends the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) affecting U nonimmigrant status programs and related adjustment of status applications. The Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) is updated by revising sections 39.1(a)(9) and 39.1(f)(4) of Chapter 39 (AFM Update AD13-06) Wed, 15 Apr 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 2aae6a04-1481-4dd4-8ad4-a109f4f6c930 Updated Processing Requirements for Discretionary Exemptions to Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds for Activities and Associations Relating to the Kurdistan Democratic Party and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0313_KDP_PUK_Exemption_TRIG_PM_Effective.pdf This Policy Memorandum (PM) explains the relevant changes in the law and modifies existing instructions for USCIS adjudicators for processing of benefit applications where an applicant is found to have activities or associations with the KDP and PUK Fri, 13 Mar 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 717b1065-f9fb-41bd-9fe8-5a14a40dda95 Adjudication of H-1B Petitions for Nursing Occupations https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0218_EIR_Nursing_PM_Effective.pdf Mon, 23 Feb 15 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS d34bfbfd-e651-483b-bd6f-6fcff405b694 Policy Memorandum: Implementation of the Settlement Agreement in Duran Gonzalez v. Department of Homeland Security https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0131_Duran-Gonzalez_Settlement_PM_Effective.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) ensures the consistent implementation of the Settlement Agreement based on Duran Gonzalez, et al. v. Department of Homeland Security, et al., and amends all earlier memoranda on this subject, including the May 19, 2009, memorandum. Sat, 31 Jan 15 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 4a17658c-f479-4fe3-b946-dd8efd4d9fff Attorneys at Refugee Interviews (Interim Guidance for SIV and P-2 Iraqis) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Attorneys%20at%20Refugee%20Interviews%20Interim%20Guidance.pdf This document provides officers with general guidance when working with attorneys representing Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders and Priority 2 (P-2) Iraqi refugee applicants during the refugee interview. Tue, 25 Feb 14 12:31:45 -0500 USCIS f3cac822-9ec5-4ea1-a041-60663b94174e Agency Information Collection Activities: Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, Form I-914, Application for Immediate Family Member of T-1 Recipient, Supplement A, Declaration of Law Enforcement Officer for Victim of Trafficking in Persons, Supplement B; https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Applicatios_for_T_nonimmigrant.pdf Tue, 04 Feb 14 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 840c10a5-42f5-4424-8eb8-9a2df398e631 Field Guidance Pertaining to Applicants for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2014-0124_Reason_To_Believe_Field_Guidance_Pertaining_to_Applicants_for_Provisional_Unlawful_Presence_Waivers-final.pdf Fri, 24 Jan 14 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 9df16bb6-8b74-465f-934f-587b5ffc434d Precedent and Non-Precedent Decisions of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0086-1_AAO_Precedent_and_Non-Precedent_Decisions_Final_Memo.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) and accompanying revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) guide U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers on the distinction between and proper use of precedent and non-precedent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decisions. Mon, 18 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 5fc0c0a2-138e-43ef-bd75-05dfb8e1c266 Parole of Spouses, Children and Parents of Active Duty Members of the U.S. Armed Forces and the Effect of Parole on Inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality Act https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2013-1115_Parole_in_Place_Memo_.pdf Parole of Spouses, Children and Parents of Active Duty Members of the U.S. Armed Forces, the Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve, and Former Members of the U.S. Armed Forces or Selected Reserve of the Ready Reserve and the Effect of Parole on Inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality Act Fri, 15 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 65e5cef9-484e-43be-af0d-251763d1f680 Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/I-693_Extension_PM_REVISION_Effective_9-4-13.pdf Thu, 05 Sep 13 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 729c7718-f2eb-4860-bfd3-a7057a0559f5 AAO Precedent and Non-Precedent Decisions PM https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/AAO-Precedentand-Non-Precedent-Decisions-PM-for-Comment.pdf Wed, 03 Jul 13 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS be79b88d-9868-4758-a58c-6d53307e11cd EB-5 Adjudications Policy https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/EB-5_Adjudications_PM_Approved_as_final_5-30-13.pdf Thu, 30 May 13 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 1226a73f-23af-4d77-bf11-8231924eedc6 Taiwan Pre-Adoption Immigration Review – Filing Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, on Behalf of a Child Being Adopted in Taiwan https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Taiwan_PAIR_PM.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) implements the Pre-Adoption Immigration Review (PAIR) in Taiwan of Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative (“Form I-600”), filed on behalf of children from, and physically located in, Taiwan. Thu, 14 Feb 13 13:08:03 -0500 USCIS f1ee429e-ab54-4de6-a512-e770cba9c9bf Revised Guidance Concerning Adjudication of Certain I-751 Petitions https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/I-751-LateFiling-PM.pdf Fri, 04 Jan 13 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS be46bc0e-834d-41f5-bf1c-0c71a55eb42d Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/I693_Extension_PM_Approved_Final122012.pdf Thu, 20 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 554cecab-f09e-49c2-a28d-aaa6bc86366a Operational Guidance for EB-5 Cases Involving Tenant Occupancy https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Interim-EB-5-Tenant-Occupancy-GM.pdf Thu, 20 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 3b6706e3-fb5d-4817-9bd7-76374f898f04 Age-Out Protection for Derivative U Nonimmigrant Status https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/U-Visa-Age-Out-Interim-PM.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) provides guidance relating to certain U-3 derivative nonimmigrant petitions that are being held for final adjudication or have had their prior approvals limited in time due to the derivative aging-out. This PM also authorizes the approval of U-3 derivative nonimmigrant petitions for the full eligibility period of four years, allowing the U-3 derivative to remain in U nonimmigrant status past his or her 21st birthday, if necessary. This PM updates the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) by adding Chapter 39.1(f)(4)(v-viii); AFM Update AD11-41. Wed, 12 Dec 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 2a257f8c-cbca-4d1a-9369-8f7682dcd99c Exceptions for Permitting the Filing of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, and any associated Form I-212, Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Revised%20I-601%20Centralization%20Exception%20PM%20.pdf Fri, 30 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS bc236d74-c8e1-44eb-b725-ac6273d78428 Jurisdiction of Amended Home Studies and the Application of Home Study Age Restrictions for Prospective Adoptive Child(ren) in Intercountry Adoption Cases https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Suitability_and_Home_Study_PM-Revision_Approved_11-5-12.pdf Wed, 07 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 958214fd-4141-4121-b796-48d54b312d46 Guidance for Determining if an Adoption is Valid for Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Purposes https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Simple_Adoption.pdf Tue, 06 Nov 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 5b1d41ed-2830-4746-a295-bac1b9ffef17 Designation of Military Physicians as Civil Surgeons for Members and Veterans of the Armed Forces and Eligible Dependents https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/MilitaryPhysicians-PM.pdf Tue, 02 Oct 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 9f09488c-fa23-4035-9286-6aba032641a8 USCIS Policy for Accommodating Religious Beliefs during Photograph and Fingerprint Capture https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Accommodating%20Religious%20Beliefs%20PM.pdf Fri, 10 Aug 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 636fe2a5-8e33-42f5-b538-7f3345ed9269 Clarification on Guidance for Access to the Iraqi P-2 Program https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/Clarification%20on%20Guidance%20for%20Access%20to%20Iraq%20P-2%20Program.pdf This document clarifies access to the Iraqi P-2 Program. Tue, 24 Jul 12 12:31:49 -0400 USCIS 483de085-24df-4319-b2a5-6184226e64c9 Implementation of New Discretionary Exemption Under Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for Activities and Associations Relating to the Kosovo Liberation Army (KLA) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/KLA-Exemption-Implementation-memo-7-5-12.pdf.pdf Fri, 13 Jul 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 1c7e5c9d-5e82-47f8-a9a7-b67a1f234e5e Submission of Form I-20 or DS-2019 in support of the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Submission%20of%20Form%20I-20%20or%20DS-2019%20in%20Support%20of%20Form%20I-539.pdf Fri, 01 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e1d05f21-adb7-48ef-b46c-2d8be08c4ee6 Guidance on EB-5 Adjudications Involving the Tenant-Occupancy https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/EB-5_Tenant-Occupancy_Guidance_Memorandum.pdf Fri, 11 May 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 30ba2c10-4b4f-4463-b491-f673ed9df81d Transfer of Final Adjudication Authority to the National Benefits Center for Adjustment of Status Cases Filed Pursuant to Section 13 of Public Law 85-316 of 9/11/1957; Revision to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 23.10 (AFM Update AD 11-04) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/transfer_final_adjudication_nbc_adjustment_status.pdf Wed, 17 Aug 11 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS f4a45a27-2a1f-4d75-9ffc-a728acec932f Process for Responding to Requests by the Department of State (DOS) to Accept a Locally Filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; Utilization of Reserved Section of the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) - Chapter 21.12; AFM Update AD11-38 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Locally-Filed_I-130s_Interim_PM_Approved_for_Pubic_Comment_8-8-11.pdf Mon, 08 Aug 11 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e7206046-5dee-48c3-a490-4b050532940c Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 39.1(g)(3) and Chapter 39.2(g)(3) (AFM Update AD11-28) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/exten.status-tandu-nonimmigrants.pdf Tue, 19 Apr 11 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS ab8297aa-24ff-4a90-92e9-c9e8e79cfa4f Final Policy Memorandum: PM-602-0023 (Dec. 21, 2010) Issuance of Advance Parole Employment Authorization Document; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 54.2(b), 54.3(d)(3), 54.3(e) (h), and 55.3, and addition of Appendices 55-4, 55-5, 55 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/issuance-advance-parole.pdf Tue, 05 Apr 11 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 4acaa731-2e78-4b2f-b5c4-5cc6f4ee0d69 Implementation of New Discretionary Exemption Under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) For the Receipt of Military-Type Training Under Duress https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/TRIG_Military_TypeTrainingPM.pdf Wed, 23 Feb 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 3a508e6f-d08e-442c-b9fa-625d63a1456d Implementation of New Discretionary Exemption Under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) For the Solicitation of Funds or Members under Duress https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/TRIG_SolicitationPM.pdf Wed, 23 Feb 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c23d3baa-5fd4-45d1-b7e5-0c197ec4d756 Temporary Protected Status Adjudications Involving "No Jail" or "No Incarceration" Certifications, and Reminders for Cases Involving Certain Potential Misdemeanors https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/tps-no-jail-incarceration-misdemeanors.pdf Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 38.1 (e) (12) AFM Update AD11-21 Fri, 21 Jan 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS e096fe7d-647b-4bfb-9a43-e0de7f380919 Requests to Expedite Adjudication of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, filed by individuals outside the United States; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 11-10 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/expedite-adjudication-form-i601.pdf Thu, 13 Jan 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS f11dc61b-b43c-4747-99cd-745bc761eacf Instructions for Handling Regressed Visa Number (Employment-Based and Family-Based) Adjustment of Status Cases Interviewed at USCIS Field Offices; Revision to <i>Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) </i>Chapter 20.1 (e) (<i>AFM</i> Update AD 11-02) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/regressed-visa-12-15-10.pdf Tue, 11 Jan 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS caff993d-a219-4734-8b48-5e451de8b0bb Approval of Petitions and Applications after the Death of the Qualifying Relative under New Section 204(l) of the Immigration and Nationality Act; https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Death-of-Qualifying-Relative.pdf Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM): New Chapter 10.21 and an Amendment to Chapter 21.2(h)(1)(C) (AFM Update AD-10-51) Fri, 07 Jan 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS bbd30b8e-aacf-4d54-a691-f4bf1f99f31c Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the Permanent Injunction Issued by the District Court in Ruiz Diaz v. United States, No. 09 35734 (9th Cir. Aug. 20, 2010) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Ruiz-Diaz_Policy_Memo.pdf Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.3(b)(1), AFM Update AD11-01 Thu, 06 Jan 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 3723b172-37a8-4d25-bee9-53dbd17342dc Model Plan for Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 10-53 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Model%20Plan%20Admin%20Natz%20Ceremonies%20Interim%20PM%20%28Approved%20for%20Public%20Comment%29.pdf Mon, 20 Dec 10 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 353883af-09d8-42f7-b766-eb434e8625bc Waivers of Inadmissibility and Grants of Status for Certain Aliens Seeking Nonimmigrant Status in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI); Addition to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 36.4 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/cnmi-status.pdf Tue, 14 Dec 10 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 8785d8cf-e617-49d0-a5c5-5cc2e5b8e154 Validity of Puerto Rico Birth Certificates as Evidence (AFM Update AD10-43) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/puerto-rico-birth-certificates.pdf Mon, 20 Sep 10 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS b5b167f5-05cc-485a-b52d-dcf49c88747e Guidance on Uniform Denial Language Pertaining to Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 10.7(b) (AFM Update AD10-25) https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual Thu, 26 Aug 10 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 264e4d37-667b-49fd-affe-571cd6e22ba9 William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008: Changes to T and U Nonimmigrant Status and Adjustment of Status Provisions; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 23.5 and 39 (AFM Update AD10-38) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/William-Wilberforce-TVPRAct-of-2008-July-212010.pdf Wed, 21 Jul 10 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 84da5383-ccd2-41d0-a0c2-51edde862e65 Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members Using the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539) Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM), New Chapter 39.1 (g)(2)(i)(AFM Update AD10-08) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/u-visa-i-539-derivative-extension.pdf Tue, 22 Jun 10 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 093ef275-b200-4ff2-b604-a49521d50169 Continued Eligibility to File for Child VAWA Self-Petitioners After Attaining Age 21; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 21.14 (AFM Update AD07-02) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/VAWA-SP-Child-Attains-Age-21-PM-comment-06-xx-10-v3.pdf Thu, 10 Jun 10 01:00:00 -0400 USCIS a784e818-7746-4e47-b489-6f8af713a04a 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) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Adjudicating-of-EB-5_121109.pdf Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations Fri, 11 Dec 09 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 47e06125-0c7d-4d06-adda-f7b9250ad628 Requirements for Agents and Sponsors Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classifications https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/o-p-visa-agents-11-20-2009.pdf Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations Fri, 20 Nov 09 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS de39edba-5eb4-44e7-aeac-ffa74ab4ee25 Temporary Acceptance of H-1B Petitions without Department of Labor Certified Labor Condition Application https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/h-ib-petitions-temporary-acceptance.pdf Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations Thu, 05 Nov 09 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 547fa66c-7a9a-4670-815b-e2b1376f7878 Requirements for H-1B Beneficiaries Seeking to Practice in a Health Care Occupation https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/health_care_occupations_20may09.pdf Barbara Q. Velarde, Chief, Service Center Operations Wed, 20 May 09 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS b6e995d4-cd97-4538-9900-c08f2f04475c Guidance Regarding Petitioners for U Nonimmigrant Status with More Than 3 Years in U Interim Relief Status https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Petitioners_Nonimmigrant_Status_mt_3yrs_relief_Status.pdf Carlos Iturregui, Chief, Office of Policy and Strategy, Donald Neufeld, Associate Director, Domestic Operations Thu, 15 Jan 09 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c9419c90-b8a7-426b-8383-03045fb76823 Handling of Non-Minister Special Immigrant Religious Worker Petitions Affected by the October 1, 2008, Sunset Date https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/specialimmigrantrwpetitionsoct1sunset91908.pdf Fri, 19 Sep 08 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS aada6de5-e36e-4522-9f27-a30d6f73c4d8 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 (...) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ac21_30may08.pdf Donald Neufeld, Acting Associate Director, Domestic Operations Fri, 30 May 08 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 7b8533a7-4b80-4c3c-ba1e-a2e59d63c320 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) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/vawa_11apr08.pdf Donald Neufeld for Michael Aytes, Associate Director, Domestic Operations Fri, 11 Apr 08 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 15688ec1-0aff-4642-9af3-a29334e64671 Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/i-693_extension_ja708.pdf Michael Aytes, Associate Director, Domestic Operations Mon, 07 Jan 08 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS a2b41130-c1d9-49e6-b119-fdcf217249b0 Authorization to process cases involving the provision of material support to the ELN https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/eln_auth_18dec07.pdf Paul Rosenzweig, DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy to Emilio Gonzalez, Director, USCIS Tue, 18 Dec 07 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS 45f801e4-f179-4ccc-939a-77371b59436d Guidelines for Partnerships between Asylum Offices and Non-Governmental Organizations to Provide Access to Legal Consultation for Applicants in the Credible Fear Process https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/CredibleFear110807.pdf Joseph E. Langlois HQRAIO Thu, 08 Nov 07 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS 1c33a08d-e7cf-45e7-8bbe-f85b3ec3b499 Effect of Form I-130 Petitioner's Death on Authority to Approve the Form I-130; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 21.2 (AFM Update AD08-04) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/I130AFMAD0804_110807.pdf Michael Aytes, HQOPS Thu, 08 Nov 07 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 53adf66a-c4d6-44dc-b75d-c2cf0dab9fb6 Processing the Discretionary Exemption to the Inadmissibility Ground for Providing Material Support to the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/news/FARC_6Sep07.pdf Jonathan Scharfen HQUSCIS Thu, 06 Sep 07 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 3981e99e-952b-4612-8422-b55fcfb7b56f Authorization to process cases involving the provision of material support to the FARC https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/news/FARCAuth_6Sept07.pdf Paul S. Rosenzweig, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Policy, DHS Thu, 06 Sep 07 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e46d4e36-bdcd-4b03-958e-dc0f14083d82 Matter of Vazquez (July 31, 2007) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Vazquez073107.pdf Jonathan Scharfen HQUSCIS Tue, 31 Jul 07 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 86cf17ee-7f16-487f-9bf6-f7a3ee93385d Matter of Perez Quintanilla (June 7, 2007) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PerezSIJ073007.pdf Jonathan Scharfen HQUSCIS Mon, 30 Jul 07 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS b9735f55-4c40-41e3-9e75-56c31a33fd7a Adjustment of Status for K-2 Aliens under the Age of 21 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/k2adjuststatus031507.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Thu, 15 Mar 07 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 77f28eef-f3ff-4d41-a615-7c35593a84cb Public Law 109-477 - Two-Year Extension of Conrad State 30 Program https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/conradextnsn012907.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Mon, 29 Jan 07 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS b43e64b5-e9cc-4e64-a7d0-fa9c82a40c35 Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/i693medext010307.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Wed, 03 Jan 07 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS e416bd07-84fa-44b1-8502-805574d26a3e Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professional, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry Act of 2006 (COMPETE Act of 2006) - Admission as P-1 Nonimmigrant https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/competeact122806.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Thu, 28 Dec 06 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS 7eaab2cd-18c1-43da-ae9a-72af0e9e6c09 Public Law 109-423 - Reauthorization of H-1C Program under the Nursing Relief for Disadvantaged Areas Act of 2005 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/h1creauth122606.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Tue, 26 Dec 06 05:00:00 -0500 USCIS faa960a1-9828-44d1-acb0-c9aa578e0ec7 Delegation of Authority to Service Center Directors to Adjudicate Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions; Adjudication of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization when a Form I-829 is Still Pending; AFM Update: Chapter 25.2 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/afm_5f252_21dec06.pdf Michael Aytes Associate Director, Operations Thu, 21 Dec 06 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS a667a3c7-ce6a-4257-9692-27c755ed5694 Delegation of Authority to Service Center Directors to Adjudicate Form I-829, Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions; Adjudication of Form N-400, Applications for Naturalization when a Form I-829 is still Pending https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/AFM-Update-Chapter-25.2-Immigrant-Investor.pdf Thu, 21 Dec 06 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 91573f84-8bb3-4d69-aba6-f1ef9b45574a Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/adamwalshact072806.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Docket # USCIS-2008-0071 Fri, 28 Jul 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS a206eb7c-2b21-48d0-bac0-e8bb9b5783f6 Religious Worker Benefit Fraud Assessment Summary (July 2006) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/relig_worker_fraud_jul06.pdf USCIS Office of Fraud Detection and National Security Fri, 07 Jul 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS e487659d-7a93-47bb-8fc6-1c8e49a7f6e5 Matter of Buschini (June 30, 2006) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/buschini063006.pdf Robert C. Divine HQUSCIS Fri, 30 Jun 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS d6407354-607a-4d1f-8f63-f433ac32ff32 Consolidation of Policy Regarding Form I-864, Affidavit of Support https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/affsuppafm062706.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS (AFM Update AD 06-20) Tue, 27 Jun 06 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 17e901a4-61f9-4a3d-84d3-096df413a3bf Clarification of Aging Out Provisions as They Affect Preference Relatives and Immediate Family Members Under The Child Status Protection Act Section 6 and Form I-539 Adjudications for V Status (AFM Update AD 06-21) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/cspa6andv061406.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Wed, 14 Jun 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS b5649645-5298-4903-9523-48d1cc3bd176 Guidance on the Requirement of a "Permanent Offer of Employment" for Outstanding Professors and Researchers - Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.2(c)(2)(B) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/eb1visa060606.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS (AFM Update AD06-00) Tue, 06 Jun 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 2400afd4-078f-4d59-b993-60a3819ffa44 Guidance Regarding Eligibility for Exemption from the H-1B Cap Based on 103 of the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) (Public Law 106-313) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ac21c060606.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS (AFM Update AD 06-27) Tue, 06 Jun 06 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 93786922-f295-4be1-a3df-d92ed8f449df Disclosure of Certain Information Relating to Criminal Histories of Petitioners to Potential Visa Beneficiaries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/disclscrhst050306.pdf Robert C. Divine HQUSCIS Docket # USCIS-2008-0069 Wed, 03 May 06 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS b4363938-dd64-479f-94a3-c24fdf1506f7 Effect of Perez-Gonzalez v. Ashcroft on adjudication of Form I-212 applications filed by aliens who are subject to reinstated removal orders under INA 241(a)(5) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/perezgonz033106.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS, Dea Carpenter HQOCC Docket # USCIS-2008-0068 Fri, 31 Mar 06 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 47dfd243-533b-4600-9da9-5db13984a712 Interim Guidance for Processing I-140 Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions and I-485 and H-1B Petitions Affected by the American Competetiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) (Public Law 106-313) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ac21intrm122705.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Docket # USCIS-2008-0067 Tue, 27 Dec 05 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 5b030116-0700-4345-97dc-d4f42b9f73c8 Processing Guidelines for E-3 Australian Specialty Occupation Workers and Employment Authorization for E-3 Dependent Spouses https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/e3polgdnc_121505.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Thu, 15 Dec 05 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 13dadcba-8951-44a2-891e-9cc6e32867c0 Waivers under Section 209(c) of the Immigration and Nationality Act https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/209cadjwvr103105.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS (AFM Update 05-33) Mon, 31 Oct 05 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 89fa5c85-d682-491c-8c54-5165fd610bd8 Remedial Measures Made Necessary by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/hurrmeas100505.pdf Michael Aytes HQOPS Wed, 05 Oct 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 1096f24b-db92-4aa2-ad48-f7fd5e5b97d9 Matter of IT Ascent, Inc, Adopted Decision 2016-01 (AAO Sept. 92, 2005) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/aao-decisions/IT_Ascent090205.pdf Fri, 02 Sep 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS cff00e21-f089-4135-af5c-ea13a0622fcc Expansion of the use of Form I-512L, Authorization for Parole of an Alien into the US, to Include all Advance Parole Issued by the National Benefits Customer and the Service https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/i512lmemo063005.pdf William R. Yates HQOPS Thu, 30 Jun 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS cdcc2bab-1b48-4854-a4a2-f00d444929d8 Fact Sheet on Confidentiality https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/fctsheetconf061505.pdf Joseph E. Langlois HQASM Wed, 15 Jun 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS d77664c0-07ec-488e-93c8-ea12709cbe60 Adjudication of Change of Status Requests for A, G, or NATO Classifications and Extensions of Stay for A-3, G-5 and NATO-7 Aliens https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/060605gnatomemoafm.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Mon, 06 Jun 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS cbb72813-ebd0-4ab6-9e8b-cfbfe354d55d Interim Guidance for Processing Form I-140 Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions and Form I-485 and H-1B Petitions Affected by the AC21 Act https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ac21intrm051205.pdf William R. Yates HQOPS Thu, 12 May 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS a61cd18c-940a-483d-9aa6-abaca2720fea List of American Association of Blood Banks Accredited Parentage Testing Laboratories https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/parentage040705.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Thu, 07 Apr 05 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 3d379cb4-11cb-4568-9f9a-b27c481a0d09 Implementation of Clark v. Martinez, 125 S. Ct. 716 (2005) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/mariels030705.pdf William R. Yates HQOPS Mon, 07 Mar 05 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS b9c7a8d2-95f6-46e8-b5c7-8b460d762e41 Relief Efforts for Aliens Affected by the December 26, 2004 Tsunami https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/tsunamiguidnc011005.pdf 01/10/05 William R. Yates HQOPS Mon, 10 Jan 05 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS b0ee1f36-0e1c-444a-982f-d2b2228ee5b3 Reminder of Change in Photograph Standard https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/photormnd082504.pdf William R. Yates HQOPS Wed, 25 Aug 04 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 51838c3c-dc0d-4be7-a7c8-e46ee1cdb529 The Child Status Protection Act - Children of Asylees and Refugees https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/cspa081704.pdf William R. Yates HQOPS Docket # USCIS-2008-0064 Tue, 17 Aug 04 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS dec0708f-6486-4057-b18a-83d528aaffb9 Assessment of Deferred Action in Requests for Interim Relief from U Nonimmigrant Status Eligible Aliens in Removal Proceedings https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/uprcd050604.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Docket # USCIS-2008-0062 Thu, 06 May 04 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 37d3cda8-a31f-47b5-ab57-63953de1ff7f Lifting of Numerical Cap on Mexican NAFTA Nonimmigrant Professionals ("TN") and Free Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/nafta_010804.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Docket # USCIS-2008-0060 Thu, 08 Jan 04 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 6c5a3c9e-69f6-4498-b7b8-b510f8aca8d0 Extension of Special Immigrant Religious Worker Program and Clarification of Tax Exempt Status Requirements for Religious Organizations https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/m_relext2003pub.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Wed, 17 Dec 03 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 9208d15d-e0ae-4210-968f-b93b5774c39c Final Regulation on Certification of Foreign Health Care Workers https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/fhcwmemo_092203.pdf William R. Yates /s/ Janis Sposato HQOPS Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 03-31 Mon, 22 Sep 03 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 01a5db54-6f22-4c21-a583-c4806adc2168 Processing Derivative Refugees and Asylees under the Child Status Protection Act https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/refcspa072303.pdf Michael J. Petrucelli HQUSCIS Docket # USCIS-2008-0055 Wed, 23 Jul 03 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 92de8fd0-bfc9-4c13-8b6c-e1cb74346072 The Meaning of 8 CFR 274a.12(a) as it Relates to Refugee and Asylee Authorization for Employment William Yates HQISD Mon, 10 Mar 03 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 65f11c22-6605-4881-9cb2-e219e329ded9 Waiver of Photograph for I-90, Applicants Seeking a Replacement or Renewal Form I-551 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PhotoWaiver.pdf Johnny N. Williams HQOPS Fri, 14 Feb 03 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS d47c0944-e617-44de-90f9-0a8cd1fc538b Guidance on Adjudication of H-1B Petitions Filed on Behalf of Nurses https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/NurseMemo_112702.pdf Johnny N. Williams HQOPS (Services/H-1) Docket # USCIS-2008-0050 Wed, 27 Nov 02 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 3a9f6547-fc18-4ff7-9f8f-bf831407c28b Eligibility to Self-Petition as an Intended Spouse of an Abusive U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/VAWA82102_pub.pdf Johnny N. Williams HQOPS Wed, 21 Aug 02 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 3302a017-926a-4ab0-8bf5-bd40fb7c066a Unlawful Presence Memorandum https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/unlawful_presence_memo_06_12_2002.pdf This memorandum addresses issues relating to the 3- and 10-year bars to admission under section 212(a)(9)(B)(i)(I) and (II) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (Act) and the decision to designate as a period of stay authorized by the Attorney General the entire period during which an alien has been granted deferred action by the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS). Wed, 12 Jun 02 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS d5293235-af06-4434-be03-e5302434006b Procedures for the Preservation of Immigration Benefits for Victims of Terrorism (Title IV, Subtitle C (Sections 421 - 428), of the USA PATRIOT Act) P.L. 107-56 (October 26, 2001) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Patriot_Trans.pdf Michael A. Pearson HQOPS Fri, 08 Mar 02 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 728e4fde-51ae-4508-a332-4d4edbe5b1dc USA Patriot Act: New Anti-Terrorism Legislation https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/patriot.pdf James W. Ziglar HQCOM Wed, 31 Oct 01 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 24e3b714-8305-4bcd-b916-bc206949b592 Parole Decision Authority (Amendment to March 16, 2001 memorandum) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/pearson_2.pdf Michael A. Pearson HQOPS Thu, 23 Aug 01 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 8dece8a3-ab12-4b14-8a47-9e58730c7d4f Travel After Filing a Request for a Change of Nonimmigrant Status https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Travpub.pdf Thomas Cook HQPGM Mon, 18 Jun 01 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 13dcf1fd-c8a6-4a9d-b748-751db1ef23ab Parole Decision Authority https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/paroledec.pdf Michael A. Pearson HQOPS Fri, 16 Mar 01 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 178dc167-5a7f-4445-a257-565dd6c0a61e Implementing of Amendment to the LIFE Act Regarding Applicability of INS section 241(a)(5) (reinstatement) to NACARA 203 Beneficiaries https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ncra_lfe.pdf Joseph E. Langlois HQASY Thu, 22 Feb 01 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c8c27b55-83ea-4a4c-9c0a-9767bb035611 Changes to Section 202 of NACARA, and HRIFA Adjustment of Status under 245(i) LIFE https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/life1.pdf Michael A. Pearson HQOPS Wed, 14 Feb 01 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 88b29f11-1938-4259-8a2b-57fc85ed144d Post-December 21, 2000, Procedures for Aliens Who Have Been Issued Orders of Deportation of Removal and Fall Within the Classes of Aliens Made Eligible for Adjustment Under NACARA Section 202 or HRIFA under LIFE https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/life2.pdf Michael A. Pearson HQOPS Wed, 14 Feb 01 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS c8adca55-e5cd-44c7-8988-aabbdd09a8c9 Guidelines for Children's Asylum Claims https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/ChildrensGuidelines121098.pdf Jeff Weiss HQOIA Thu, 10 Dec 98 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS f82b510d-4065-40fb-968b-c5be12d30dd7 Policy Clarification Regarding the Effect of Filing for Asylum on Nonimmigrant Status memo (04-23-1996) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Policy%20Clarification%20Regarding%20the%20Effect%20of%20Filing%20for%20Asylum%20on%20Nonimmigrant%20Status%20memo%20%2804-23-1996%29.pdf Policy clarification regarding the effect of filing for asylum on nonimmigrant classifications. Tue, 23 Apr 96 13:08:01 -0400 USCIS c5ce389b-4ae1-41b5-880e-146c51937239