USCIS Changes I-360 Filing Location

Posted from USCIS.gov: Revised Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and Revised Filing Locations WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it has posted a revised Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant (Form I-360). The new form is dated “12/30/09,” and due to the changes, no previous […]

USCIS Changes Application for Employment Authorization Filing

USCIS announces change of filing location for I-765 Application for Employment Authorization. Applications should now be forwarded to USCIS Lockbox facilities or the Vermont Service Center in accordance with directions. The change is an attempt to centralize initial processing. Posted from USCIS.gov: Change of Filing Location for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization WASHINGTON — […]

USCIS Issues Q&A Sheet Regarding Adoption of Paroled Haitian Orphans

Posted from USCIS.gov: Questions & Answers: Information for Adoptive Parents of Paroled Haitian Orphans Introduction: Under normal circumstances, a child immigrating to the United States from Haiti as the adopted orphan child of a U.S. citizen is adopted before leaving Haiti, and is then admitted to the United States with an immigrant visa for Lawful […]

I-102 Filing Location Changed

Posted from USCIS: Change of Filing Location for Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Departure Document WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing an Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival-Departure Document (Form I-102). The new form is dated 1/13/10. This is part of an overall effort to […]

USCIS Offers E-Verify Sessions to Federal Contractors

Posted from USCIS: USCIS to Offer Free E-Verify Informational Seminars for Federal Contractors WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) invites federal contractors and subcontractors affected by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) E-Verify clause to attend a free E-Verify informational seminar on Feb. 23 or 24 at 2451 Crystal Drive, Arlington, Va. Each two-hour seminar will […]

Change of I-824 Filing Location

Posted from USCIS: Change of Filing Location for Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. The new form is dated 12/11/09. The […]

USCIS Reissues Incorrectly Printed Approval Notices

Posted from USCIS: USCIS to Issue Revised Approval Notices for Certain Forms I-129 and I-539 WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is alerting customers of certain Notices of Approval (Forms I-797) issued between Jan. 20 and Jan. 27, 2010, with incorrect or missing information. The form types impacted are Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) […]

Haiti Relief: TPS Questions and Answers

Posted from USCIS: Temporary Protected Status — Haiti Questions and Answers The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary, Janet Napolitano, has determined that an 18-month designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is warranted due to the devastating earthquake and aftershocks which occurred on Jan. 12, 2010. As a result of the earthquake, Haitians […]

Haiti Relief: Orphan Screening in Port au Prince

Posted from USCIS: How to Schedule an Appointment for an Orphan Screening at the U.S. Embassy in Port au Prince Introduction In response to the Jan. 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is actively screening Haitian children for possible humanitarian parole if they fit into one of two special categories […]

USCIS and Los Angeles Announce Partnership

Posted from USCIS: USCIS and Los Angeles Announce Immigrant Integration Partnership WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Director Alejandro Mayorkas and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa announced today a new partnership to strengthen immigrant integration efforts in Los Angeles through proactive citizenship awareness, education, and outreach activities. The initiative kicks off with a […]