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Written testimony of USCIS Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Associate Director Joseph Langlois for a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Subcommittee on National Security hearing titled “Border Security Oversight, Part III: Examining Asylum Requests” Release Date: July 17, 2013
2247 Rayburn House Office Building
Does the USCIS recognize same-sex marriages?
A statement issued by Janet Napolitano, Secretary of Homeland Security, appears to clear the way for immigration of same-sex spouses. She said: "After last week's decision by the Supreme C
I am applying for an H-1B renewal. Do I really need to submit all of the same documents, diplomas, client letters, and so on, again?
USCIS treats each petition as a new case and requires a complete set of documents, as if it is the first time you petitioned.
My H-1B was filed under the quota for the year 2014 and recently approved. Am I now in H-1B status?
A petition filed under the 2014 quota cannot have an effective date before October 1, 2013. You cannot be in H-1B status prior to that date.
If my H-1B petition is denied by USCIS, or withdrawn by my employer, what happens to my H-4 dependents?
If you are no longer in valid H-1B status, your dependents’ H-4 petitions will no longer be valid either.
May a third party (spouse, sponsor, etc.) accompany an applicant to an interview for a Nonimmigrant or Immigrant Visa?
The State Department says that on the Immigrant Visa side, the petitioner may accompany the beneficiary if the petitioner is in the Consulate city at the time of the interview. The interviewing officer will speak to the petitioner only if he/she determines it is n
Regarding direct consular filing of I-130's, under what exigent circumstances does the Consulate accept jurisdiction of I-130 Immediate Relative Petitions for consular review?
The State Department says that consulates will accept I-30 direct filing requests for immediate family members (spouse, child, or parent of a U.S. citizen) in rare circumstances. For example, where the U.S.
What happens when a K visa is denied at the Post?
The State Department says that if a K visa is awaiting documentation requested by the interviewing officer, it is denied under 221(g). The case will remain at the Post until expiration, after which it will be returned to USCIS. Fraudulent fiancé petition cases will be returned with a return memo to USCIS via NVC.
USCIS reminds eligible nationals of El Salvador (and persons without nationality who last regularly resided in El Salvador) and who currently have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to re-register for TPS by Monday July 29, 2013. Failure to re-register by this deadline may result in the loss of your TPS status and your work authorization.
What does the State Department recommend as the best method for an attorney to bring arguments of admissibility to the Post's attention?
The State Department says that an attorney should present a cover letter that summarizes the issue and a legal memo at the time of interview.
My spouse and I work for the same IT company. My spouse who is on H-1B visa is already in the US and my H-1B is under process, hoping to get it stamped latest by October 13th. I plan to quit my current job after stamping is over(may be in Oct13) and join my spouse on dependent visa (H-4).
1) When I apply for H-4, will my H-1B be valid or my company will cancel my H-1B?
2) Assuming H-1B still remains valid after my H-4, can I apply for change of status to H-1 later and search for jobs while on H-4?
3) How long does it take for change of status from H-4 to H-1?
1. H-1 cancellation (revocation) is not automatic, but the company would have to be extremely ill-informed not to revoke the H-1. They must.
2. You can revert back to H-1 from H-4. You will not be subject to quota.
3. The same time as a new H-1. Apply premium if in a hurry.
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Here is my DV visa interview experience. It was a success.
Embassy: Kathmandu, Nepal
CO: Male, Mid 30s
Interviewee (Me): Male, Mid 20s, Single.
CO: What is your name ?
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CO: What did you study ?
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CO: Why did you go to that college ? (college was in India)
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CO: What do you do now ?
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CO: Why did you leave the job ?
... (I said to for this interview, had to leave the country of job and come prepare documents)
Hello Guyz,
I don't know if I'm the only Nigerian on this thread but kudos to you Kenyan Guyz. you've been making the DV stuff easier with info... This thread is the best so far... God bless PAPASAN who created the thread and every contributor so far...
I faced the CO yesterday and here are the details...
On Aug. 5, USCIS will start issuing redesigned certificates including:
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My work location had changed and my employer had filed an H-1B amendment. Now I am moving back to the original location, which was filed in the first H-1B petition. Is there anything that needs to be done?
All H-1Bs are employment, employer and location specific. Therefore, it is necessary that an H-1B amendment be filed with USCIS if there is any change of location.
1. Describe Bangkok’s local policy on issuing B visas.
2. How does HCMC <b>(Ho Chi Minh City)</b> typically handle B visa adjudications for pregnant mothers who wish to give birth in the U.S.?
3. How does HCMC <b>(Ho Chi Minh City)</b> typically handle B visa adjudication for dependent parents?
4. How does HCMC <b>(Ho Chi Minh City)</b> typically handle B visa adjudication for domestic employees?
5. How does HCMC <b>(Ho Chi Minh City)</b> typically handle B visa adjudication for cohabitating partners of NIV (nonimmigrant visa applicant) or USC (U.S. citizen)?
1. Bangkok does not have any “policy” on evaluating B-1/B2 visa applications other than the approaches outlined in 9 FAM. Each case is treated individually and is decided based on the personal interview.
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A Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) is issued if there is a record mismatch that needs to be resolved before the employee can be confirmed as work authorized. On July 1, 2013, E-Verify announced a new customer service enhancement that will allow email notification to employees of a TNC at the same time it notifies the employer.
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