Cyrus D. Mehta, Aug. 13, 2018 - "The USCIS finalized its unlawful presence policy for F, J and M nonimmigrants on August 9, 2018. The final policy makes no significant changes from the draft policy of May 10, 2018. My earlier blog noted the flaws... Read More
Cyrus D. Mehta, July 16, 2018 - "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance on July 5, 2018, PM-602-0050.1 , that aligns its policy for issuing Form I-862, Notice to Appear, with the immigration enforcement priorities... Read More
In a memo dated Apr. 10, 2017 , USCIS Acting Director James W. McCament recommended to DHS Secretary Kelly that Temporary Protected Status ("TPS") for certain Haitians be terminated, effective Jan. 22, 2018: "...USCIS has concluded that... Read More
"On November 15, 2013, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sub-agency that administers immigration benefits, announced a new national “parole in place”... Read More
Cyrus D. Mehta, May 12, 2018 - "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum on May 10, 2018, “ Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants .” The memo abruptly revises previous policy guidance... Read More
USCIS, Nov. 21, 2017 (web posted by agency 12-21-17) - "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,... Read More
USCIS, May 11, 2018 - "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today posted a [DRAFT] policy memorandum changing how the agency will calculate unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors in F, J, and M nonimmigrant status, including... Read More
USCIS, Jan. 17, 2017 - "To advance consistent standards for interpretation in interviews conducted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), this Policy Memorandum (PM) provides guidance regarding the role and use of interpreters in certain... Read More
"The Asylum Division is revising the categories of affirmative asylum cases that require Headquarters (HQ) review, effective immediately." - USCIS, Jan. 27, 2014 . Read More
Criteria for Determining Habitual Residence in the United States for Children from Hague Convention Countries "This policy memorandum (PM) clarifies the criteria to follow in determining whether or not the Convention on Protection of Children... Read More
"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). The amendments provide for continued eligibility... Read More
David E. Gluckman writes: " I filed a FOIA request with USCIS asking for a specific updated memorandum from June 2013 on H-1B Anti-Fraud measures. USCIS produced the memo , with some redactions. This may be of use to the community, as it outlines... Read More
USCIS E-Mail dated Nov. 20, 2015 to stakeholders: "USCIS has posted the following draft policy memorandum for your review: Determining Whether a New Job is in “the Same or a Similar Occupational Classification” for Purposes of Section... Read More
PM-602-0052 - Implementation of New Exemption Under INA Section 212(d)(3)(B)(i) for the Provision of Material Support in the Form of Medical Care Purpose - "On October 13, 2011, following consultation with the Secretary of State and the Attorney... Read More
USCIS, Nov. 24, 2015 - "This Policy Memorandum (PM) provides guidance regarding the role and use of interpreters, as well as ensures the consistent use of interpreters who appear before USCIS during certain interviews conducted in domestic field... Read More