https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the Policy Memoranda page en 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2017-1120-PM-602-0153_-TN-Economists.pdf This policy memorandum (PM) clarifies that for an applicant to qualify for TN status based on work in the profession of economist, the applicant must engage in activities consistent with the profession of economist. Mon, 20 Nov 17 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 40220092-77eb-4f30-a08a-1dbf2dff2cf2 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/2015-0625_Post_Cuellar_de_Osorio_PM_Effective.pdf Tue, 30 Jun 15 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 1e76613f-f019-4d44-9d7d-7f5e120c5635 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/PM-602-0094_Family-Based_Priority_Date_Retention_Final_Memo.pdf Thu, 21 Nov 13 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS b589fb28-171c-469e-8a9f-a26b998a95e9 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Revised%20Expedited%20I-601%20PM.pdf Wed, 06 Jun 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS f16bc4ad-8c5e-4f1c-949f-21b2cd0843fa 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/DOS-I130May1412.pdf Fri, 25 May 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS e17fc1f2-873f-4d70-bfab-a558bf38709b 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/Correcting_Administrative_Error.pdf Fri, 23 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 73475cda-b52f-4ca7-95ac-95d921d52f12 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/R-1_Recapture_%20AFM_Update_3-8-12.pdf Fri, 09 Mar 12 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS e3824f9e-72d2-4ecd-bd24-02847a741a1e 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/FeeWaiverGuidelines_Established_by_the_Final%20Rule_USCISFeeSchedule.pdf Sun, 13 Mar 11 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS fe5c72a7-0a2d-4a14-bb04-45a3f1de9497 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/fee-waiver-11-22-10.pdf Mon, 22 Nov 10 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 9f92e76a-aa9b-4161-86f8-b6aacf9ff02e 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 https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual Thu, 26 Aug 10 00:00:00 -0400 USCIS 264e4d37-667b-49fd-affe-571cd6e22ba9 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/memos/FeeWaiver072007.pdf Donald Neufeld HQOPS Fri, 20 Jul 07 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 2f77647d-e15e-4c3d-a8c3-b4a608146920 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 William Yates HQISD Mon, 10 Mar 03 00:00:00 -0500 USCIS 65f11c22-6605-4881-9cb2-e219e329ded9 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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