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Please sign PETITION FOR REISSUANCE within the usa of H-1, F-1, and other NONIMMIGRANT VISAS
I encourage you to sign a petition I have drafted at the request of our community urging the Obama Administration to reinstate reissuance of nonimmigrant visas (including work visas like H-1, student visas like F-1, and family visas) within the USA, a practice that was discontinued in 2004. If the petition receives 100,000 on-line signatures by February 23, the Administration will review it, send it to the appropriate policy experts in the administration, and issue an official response. Signing the petition takes only a few minutes.
Form I-129 and Copy of the Export Control License
Regarding Part 6 of Form I-129, does USCIS require a copy of the export control license if one is necessary?
No. At this time, USCIS does not require a copy of the export control license as part of the nonimmigrant visa petition process.
Form I-129 and Denial of Petition Based on License
Will a petition be denied if an export control license is required but has not been obtained prior to filing the petition?
No. USCIS will not deny the petition on the basis that a license is required but has not been obtained prior to the filing of the petition.
Export Control Regulations
Where can I obtain additional information about the export control regulations?
DOC’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) administers the Commerce Control List (CCL) and is responsible for issuing licenses under the EAR. Information about EAR and how to apply for a license from BIS can be found at www.bis.doc.gov. Specific information about EAR’s requirements pertaining to the release of controlled technology can be found at
Evaluation Required for Non-U.S. Education Credentials
What kind of evaluation do I need for my non-U.S. education credentials?
The evaluation should be done by a professor in the related field of employment.
PLEASE SIGN NONIMMIGRANT VISA REISSUANCE PETITION
I encourage you to sign a petition urging the Obama Administration to reinstate reissuance of nonimmigrant visas within the USA, a practice that was discontinued in 2004. If the petition receives 100,000 on-line signatures by February 23, the Administration has promised to review it, send it to the appropriate policy experts in the administration, and issue an official response.