Naturalization Interview at Newark office
I went to Newark office for naturalization interview. The result is: no decision is made. I am nervous because the IO was unfriendly as if just looking for issues in my file to deny the application.
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Clarification on CW-1 Extension of Stay Petitions
On May 20, USCIS announced that it had received a sufficient number of petitions to reach the numerical limit (the “cap”) of 12,999 workers who may be issued CW-1 visas or otherwise provided with CW-1 status for fiscal year (FY) 2016. May 5 was the final receipt date for CW-1 worker
Visa Bulletin For July 2016
Number 94
Volume IX
Washington, D.C
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS
This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during Julyfor: “Application Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to the National Visa Center.
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USCIS Updates Form I-131, Application for Travel Document
USCIS posted an updated edition of Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The new edition is dated 05/03/16. USCIS will also accept the 01/22/16 and 03/22/13 edition.
For more information, please visit Forms Updates page.
USCIS Updates Forms G-1041 and G-1041A
USCIS published new editions of Form G-1041, Genealogy Index Search Request, and Form G-1041A, Genealogy Records Request. The new edition date for both forms is 05/19/16. Starting 08/08/2016, USCIS will only accept the 05/19/16 editions. Until then, you can continue to use the 12/17/12 editions.
For more information, please visit Forms Updates page.
Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) Visa Limits Reached for Special Immigrants From Mexico
The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for July 2016 reflects a final action date of January 1, 2010, for EB-4 visas for special immigrants from Mexico.
Guestbook Entry for Puran Singh, United States
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Puran Singh
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United States
State
CALIFORNIA
Nebraska Service Center to Begin Processing Certain Form I-918 Cases (U Visa)
In July, the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) will begin processing cases involving Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status. Sharing this workload with the Vermont Service Center (VSC) will balance workloads between centers and provide flexibility as USCIS works towards improving processing times, efficiency and customer service to this victim population.
Guestbook Entry for Thais Peres, United States
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Thais Peres
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United States
State
virginia
Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 2016, June 16
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Substantial transcription for video
Discussion Topics, Thursday, 16 June 2016:
FAQ: Traveling on I-551 stamp and maintaining green card; Quota H-1 changing jobs before 1 October; EB-2 and how to find a company that sponsors green cards; How can employees save themselves from corporate fraud by employers; Correcting names discrepancy FNU LNU; Filing new green card if job changes; Filing new green card if job changes.
Other: Simultaneous green card through employment and marriage to US citizen; Options to stay in the USA after visa/status expires; H-1 travel to USA, quota exemption; Apply for F-2 or H-4; transfer H-1 pay stubs; Transfer H-1 after it expires; E-2 visa partnership; Tourist visa to maintain status, out of status; Emergency visa stamping; Priority date transfer; etc.
Guestbook Entry for Maria, United States
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Maria
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United States
State
Cabreza
Guestbook Entry for Vaibhav P Tale, United States
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Vaibhav P Tale
Country
United States
State
virginia
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Immigration Law
USCIS Policy Manual Update: Removing Obsolete Form I-643 from Filing Requirements for Certain Adjustment Applications
USCIS no longer requires refugees applying for adjustment of status under section 209 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to file Form I-643, Health and Human Services Statistical Data for Refugee/Asylee Adjusting Status. USCIS has updated Volume 7, Adjustment of Status, Part L, Refugee Adjustment, Chapter 4, Documentation and Evidence of the USCIS Policy Manual to reflect the removal of this requirement.
The Policy Alert is available here:
Improved InfoPass Appointment Scheduler - USCIS
USCIS launched a refresh of InfoPass, an online system that lets you schedule an appointment at one of USCIS offices. New features include a mapping function that makes it easier to find a local office here in the United States and an improved visual style that matches the rest of uscis.gov as well as a new web address: my.uscis.gov/appointment.