USCIS Refugee and Asylum Engagement at TSC on Sept. 13, 2012

"U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent this bulletin at 08/30/2012 05:31 PM EDT

Dear Stakeholder, 

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Texas Service Center (TSC) invites any interested individuals to participate in a daylong engagement on asylum and refugee issues scheduled for Thursday, September 13, 2012 from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm (Central). During the engagement, USCIS subject matter experts will provide information and answer questions on refugee and asylum related issues, including overseas refugee processing for derivative refugees and asylees and the adjustment of status process for refugees and asylees. The Department of State National Visa Center (NVC) will also be available to discuss NVC processing of derivative refugee and asylum cases.

Prior to the engagement, on Wednesday, September 12, the TSC will offer optional tours of the USCIS Lockbox facility in Lewisville, TX; the records facility in Mesquite, TX; and the TSC adjudications offices in Dallas, TX.

To Participate in the Engagement:

Interested parties may participate in this engagement in person. Please email Jennifer Kuylen, the TSC Community Engagement Officer, at tsc.university@dhs.gov by Thursday, September 6 and reference “Refugee and Asylum Engagement” in the subject line. Please provide your full name and the organization you represent in the body of the email.

If you would like to participate in one of the optional tours on September 12, please also indicate which, if any, facility you would like to tour.

Kind Regards,

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services"