Immigration Law

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Benson & Wheeler: Enhancing Quality and Timeliness in Immigration Removal Adjudication
Posted on 29 May 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Enhancing Quality and Timeliness in Immigration Removal Adjudication , by Lenni B. Benson & Russell R. Wheeler. "This draft report was prepared for the consideration of the Administrative Conference of the United States. The views expressed are... Read More

Revealed: Detailed Drafts of White House Immigration Bill
Posted on 19 Feb 2013 by Daniel M. Kowalski

The Miami Herald has posted three components of White House draft immigration legislation: "Aside from the emphasis on border security, there appears to be relatively little in the White House draft proposals that conflicts with what Rubio wants... Read More

Angelo A. Paparelli: Opportunity Lost as USCIS Stiffens on Job Flexibility
Posted on 14 Dec 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Angelo A. Paparelli , Dec. 13, 2015 - "This post is submitted as a necessarily-lengthy formal comment to the November 20, 2015 draft guidance of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services , PM-602-0122, interpreting the phrase, “the same or... Read More

USCIS Floats Draft Policy Memo re Signatures
Posted on 8 Jun 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

USCIS, June 7, 2016 - "This policy memorandum (PM) provides the current U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy regarding the signature requirement for applications, petitions, requests, and other documents that require a signature... Read More

ABIL Submits Comment to USCIS Draft 'Same or Similar' Policy Memo
Posted on 8 Jan 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Sharon Mehlman, Cyrus Mehta and Angelo Paparelli on behalf of the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers, Jan. 4, 2015 - "The Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers (ABIL) is pleased to provide feedback to the USCIS Draft Policy Memorandum, PM... Read More

USCIS Posts Drafts on O Visas: Comment Period Ends 2-22-16
Posted on 21 Jan 2016 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Jan. 21, 2016 DRAFT: Comparable Evidence Provision for O Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications DRAFT: REQUEST FOR EVIDENCE, Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker, O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts Read More

Tags: o visa , draft , USCIS , memo

Bruce Hake Comments on USCIS Policy Manual 'Extreme Hardship' Draft
Posted on 20 Nov 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Renowned J-1 and hardship expert Bruce Hake emailed this comment to USCIS on Nov. 19, 2015. Excerpt: "There is a legal error in footnote 1 to the draft USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 9, Part B: Extreme Hardship (draft). Every year this error could... Read More

USCIS Draft Policy Memo on O&P Agents, Sponsors Open for Comment
Posted on 17 Jul 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Updates to the November 20, 2009 Memorandum on Requirements for Agents and Sponsors Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classifications DRAFT FOR COMMENT ONLY Posted: 07-16-2015 Comment period ends: 08-13-2015 This draft does not constitute... Read More

USCIS Posts Draft Policy Memo for Comment: Determining Whether a New Job is in “the Same or a Similar Occupational Classification” for Purposes of Section 204(j) Job Portability
Posted on 22 Nov 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

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

USCIS Draft Policy Memo for Comment: The Role and Use of Interpreters
Posted on 27 Nov 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

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

USCIS Floats Draft 'Extreme Hardship' Policy Guidance for Comment
Posted on 7 Oct 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

USCIS, Oct. 7, 2015 - "U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing draft extreme hardship policy guidance for public comment. This guidance clarifies how USCIS would make extreme hardship determinations once the guidance is finalized... Read More

US Chamber Says USCIS Jumping Gun On L-1B Templates - Law360
Posted on 4 Aug 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Law360, Aug. 3, 2015 - "The U.S. Chamber of Commerce told the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Friday that it was “disappointed” that the agency released a draft template on applications for L-1B visa petitions before a new... Read More

L-1A New Office Extension RFE Draft Template for Comment
Posted on 5 Apr 2012 by Daniel M. Kowalski

L-1A New Office Extension RFE Draft Template for Comment - Posted: 04-04-2012; Comment period ends: 05-01-2012. - USCIS, Apr. 4, 2012 . Read More

Tags: l-1a , template , comment , rfe , draft

USCIS EB-5 Draft Policy Memo for Comment: Aug. 10, 2015
Posted on 10 Aug 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

"This policy memorandum (PM) builds upon prior policy guidance for adjudicating EB-5 applications and petitions regarding the job creation requirement, and the requirement to sustain the investment during the conditional residence period." ... Read More

DRAFT 20-page Form I-485; Public Comments
Posted on 2 Jul 2015 by Daniel M. Kowalski

Here is a link to the DRAFT 20-page Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status dated June 12, 2015. Here is a link to a file containing public comments and USCIS responses. Read More

Tags: i-485 , comments , draft