Feedback Updates
Whether we asked the question or you asked us, this page is your source for USCIS feedback responses. On this page, you will find:
- List of memorandum, review periods and results
- Link to the final policy memorandum
See Immigration Policy and Procedural Memoranda for all published memos
Previous Feedback Opportunities
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| Accrual of Unlawful Presence and F, J, and M Nonimmigrants (PDF, 179.13 KB) | Policy Memorandum | June 11, 2018 |
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| E-1 Employee of Treaty Trader (PDF, 340.84 KB) | Draft RFE Template | October 21, 2016 |
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| E-1 Treaty Trader (PDF, 288.67 KB) | Draft RFE Template | October 21, 2016 |
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| E-2 Employee of Treaty Investor (PDF, 333.53 KB) | Draft RFE Template | October 21, 2016 |
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| E-2 Treaty Investor (PDF, 360.94 KB) | Draft RFE Template | October 21, 2016 |
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| Signatures on Paper Applications, Petitions, Requests, and Other Documents Filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (PDF) | Interim Policy Memorandum | July 1, 2016 |
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| Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts (PDF, 181.22 KB) | Draft RFE Template | February 22, 2016 |
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| Comparable Evidence Provision for O Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications (PDF, 143.43 KB) | Draft Memorandum | February 22, 2016 |
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| The Role and Use of Interpreters (PDF, 1.07 MB) | Draft Memorandum | January 8, 2016 |
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| Determining Whether a New Job is in “the Same or a Similar Occupational Classification” for Purposes of Section 204(j) Job Portability | Draft Memorandum | January 4, 2016 |
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| Guidance on the Job Creation Requirement and Sustainment of the Investment for EB-5 Adjudication of Form I-526 and Form I-829 (PDF, 125.46 KB) | Draft Memorandum | September 8, 2015 |
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| USCIS Draft Policy Memorandum on Requirements for Agents and Sponsors Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classifications (PDF, 598.04 KB) | Draft Memorandum | August 13, 2015 |
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| Guidance on Conducting Form I-604, Determination on Child for Adoption, Orphan Determinations (PDF, 1.38 MB) | Interim Guidance | July 17, 2015 |
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| VAWA amendments to the Cuban Adjustment Act: Continued Eligibility for Abused Spouses and Children | Interim Guidance | July 3, 2015 |
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| USCIS Draft Guidance on When to File an Amended H-1B Petition after the Simeio Solutions Decision | Draft Memorandum | June 26, 2015 |
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| RFE Template: Form I-140, Petition for Immigrant Worker Ability to Pay (PDF, 491.84 KB) | Draft RFE Template | May 31, 2015 |
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| RFE Template: E13, Multinational Executive and Manager Immigrants (PDF, 191.63 KB) | Draft RFE Template | January 21, 2015 |
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| New T Nonimmigrant Derivative Category and T and U Nonimmigrant Adjustment of Status for Applicants from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (PDF, 235.88 KB) | Interim Guidance | November 13, 2014 |
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| Adjudication of H-1B Petitions for Nursing Occupations (PDF, 225.58 KB) | Interim Guidance | August 29, 2014 |
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| Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013: Changes to U Nonimmigrant Status and Adjustment of Status Provisions (PDF, 630.7 KB) | Interim Guidance | August 8, 2014 |
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| Guidance on the Implementation of the Intercountry Adoption Universal Accreditation Act of 2012 and the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2014 in Intercountry Adoption Adjudications (PDF, 987.28 KB) | Interim Guidance | August 13, 2014 |
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| Guidance on Evaluating Claims of “Extraordinary Circumstances” for Late Filings When the Applicant Must Have Sought to Acquire Lawful Permanent Residence Within One Year of Visa Availability Pursuant to the Child Status Protection Act | Interim Guidance | July 11, 2014 |
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| Criteria for Determining Habitual Residence in the United States for Children from Hague Convention Countries (PDF, 409.63 KB) | Interim Guidance | January 17, 2014 |
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| Additional Guidance on Determining Periods of Admission for Foreign Nationals Previously Admitted as H-4 Nonimmigrants who are Seeking H-2 or H-3 Status (PDF, 85.74 KB) | Interim Guidance | December 2, 2013 |
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| 17-Month Extension of Post-Completion Optional Practical Training (OPT) for F-1 Students Enrolled in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Degree Programs (PDF, 529.52 KB) | Interim Guidance | November 1, 2013 |
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| Exception to the Two Year Custody and Two Year Residency Requirement for Abused Adopted Children | Interim Guidance | October 2, 2013 |
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| PM-602-0086 - AAO Precedent and Non-Precedent Decisions PM (PDF, 357.05 KB) | Interim Guidance | July 17, 2013 |
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| EB-5 Adjudications Policy Memo | Draft Memorandum | April 1, 2013 |
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| Summary of New and Updated Policies in USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12: Citizenship and Naturalization | Interim Guidance | February 5, 2013 |
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| RFE Template: I-129 O-1B Arts | RFE Template for Comment | February 5, 2013 |
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| RFE Template: I-129 O-2 Artist or Athlete | RFE Template for Comment | February 5, 2013 |
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| RFE Template: I-129 O-2 in the Motion Picture or TV Industry | RFE Template for Comment | February 5, 2013 |
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| RFE Template: I-129 O-1B Motion Picture and Television Production | RFE Template for Comment | February 5, 2013 |
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| RFE Template: I-129 O-1A SEBA | RFE Template for Comment | February 5, 2013 |
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| Revised Guidance Concerning Adjudication of Certain I-751 Petitions | Interim Memo | January 18, 2013 |
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| Eligibility for Employment Authorization upon Approval of a Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Self-Petition; and, Eligibility for Employment Authorization for Battered Spouses of Certain Nonimmigrants | Draft Memorandum | January 10, 2013 |
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| Age-Out Protection for Derivative U Nonimmigrant Status | Interim Memorandum | January 10, 2013 |
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| Designation of Military Physicians as Civil Surgeons for Members and Veterans of the Armed Forces and Eligible Dependents | Interim Memorandum | October 16, 2012 |
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| The Jurisdiction of Amended Home Studies and the Application of Home Study Age Restrictions for Prospective Adoptive Child(ren) in Intercountry Adoption Cases (PDF) | Interim Memorandum | August 21, 2012 |
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| Guidance for Determining if an Adoption is Valid for Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) Purposes; Updates to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 21.4, 21.5, 21.6, 21.10 and 71.1; AFM Update AD12-10 (PDF, 854.17 KB) | Interim Memorandum | July 31, 2012 |
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| Addressing Upcoming Expiration of Status for Certain Chinese and Guatemalan "Grandfathered" Orphan Adoption Cases (PDF, 79.46 KB) | Interim Memorandum | July 31, 2012 |
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| Exceptions for Permitting the Filing of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, and Any Associated Form I-212,Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the United States After Deportation or Removal, at International USCIS Offices (PM-602-0062) (PDF, 78.82 KB) | Interim Memorandum | June 13, 2012 |
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| I-129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees: Blanket Petition: L-1A New Office - Extension after the First Year | Draft RFE Template | May 1, 2012 |
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| Adjudication of Immigration Benefits for Transgender Individuals; Addition of Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Subchapter 10.22 and Revisions to AFM Subchapter 21.3 (AFM Update AD12-02) | Interim Memorandum | April 27, 2012 |
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| Representation and Appearances and Interview Techniques: Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 12 and 15; AFM Update AD 11-42 (Formaly Role of Private Attorneys) | Interim Memorandum | February 14, 2012 |
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| I--129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees: Blanket Petition | Draft RFE Template | February 3, 2012 |
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| I--129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees: L-1A New Office (First Year) | Draft RFE Template | February 3, 2012 |
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| I--129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees: L-1A Manager or Executive | Draft RFE Template | February 3, 2012 |
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| Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693; Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 11-13, Chapter 40.1(c) Validity of Form I-693 (PDF, 54.47 KB) | Interim Memorandum | January 31, 2012 |
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| I-129 L-1 Intracompany Transferees: Qualifying Relationship/Ownership and Control/Doing Business | Draft RFE Template | January 17, 2012 |
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| EB-5 Adjudications Policy (Director's Message (included in document) | Draft Memorandum | December 9, 2011 |
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| Appeal of a Denied Form I-140, Immigrant Petition For Alien Worker | Amicus Curiae Brief | October 18, 2011 |
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| Transfer of Final Adjudication Authority to the National Benefits Center for Adjustment of Status Cases Filed Pursuant to Section 13 of Public Law 85-316 of 9/11/1957; Revision to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 23.10 (AFM Update AD 11-04) | Interim Memorandum | August 30, 2011 |
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| Process for Responding to Requests by the Department of State (DOS) to Accept a Locally Filed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative; Utilization of Reserved Section of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) – Chapter 21.12; AFM Update AD11-38 (PDF) | Interim Memorandum | August 24, 2011 |
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| Change in Standard Timeframes for Applicants or Petitioners to Respond to Requests for Evidence; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 10.5(b), Chapter 25.2(e)(3), Chapter 38.1(e)(6), and Appendix 10-9; AFM Update AD11-36 | Interim Memorandum | July 27, 2011 |
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| The Role of USCIS District Directors in the Board of Immigration Appeals Recognition and Accreditation Process; Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual, New Chapter 12.6, AFM Update AD 11-34 | Interim Memorandum | June 22, 2011 |
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| Proposed Changes to USCIS’s Processing of EB-5 Cases | Proposal | June 17, 2011 |
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| Additional Guidance to the Field on Giving Deference to Prior Determinations of H-1B Cap Exemption Based on Affiliation | Interim Memorandum | May 16, 2011 |
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| Procedures for Recommending Revocation of a U.S. Passport to the Department of State; Adjudicators Field Manual, Chapter 83 (AFM Update AD 10-46) | Interim Memorandum | May 5, 2011 |
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| Supplemental Guidance to USCIS Service Centers on Adam Walsh Act Adjudication - Centralization of Identified Adam Walsh Act Related Petitions at the Vermont Service Center for Adjudication and Review (AFM Update AD11-23) (PDF, 80.09 KB) | Interim Memorandum | April 7, 2011 |
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| Delegation of Appellate Jurisdiction with Respect to Certain Forms I-360 Filed by Afghan or Iraqi Nationals; Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.3 (AFM Update AD 10-40) (PDF) | Draft Memorandum | March 31, 2011 |
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| Extension of Status for T and U Nonimmigrants; Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 39.1(g)(3) and Chapter 39.2(g)(3) (AFM Update AD11 22) (Final date for comment March 22, 2011) (PDF, 96.74 KB) | Interim Memorandum | March 22, 2011 |
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| I-129 P-1A Athletes and Teams | Draft RFE Template | March 11, 2011 |
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| I-129 P-1B Entertainment Groups and Performers | Draft RFE Template | March 11, 2011 |
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| I-129 P-2 Reciprocal Exchange Artists or Entertainers | Draft RFE Template | March 11, 2011 |
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| I-129 P-3 Culturally Unique Artists and Entertainers | Draft RFE Template | March 11, 2011 |
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| I-129 P Essential Support Workers | Draft RFE Template | March 11, 2011 |
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| Issuance of Advance Parole Employment Authorization Document; Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 54.2(b), 54.3(d)(3), 54.3(e) (h), and 55.3, and addition of Appendices 55-4, 55-5, 55-6, and 55-7 (AFM Update AD07- 27) (PDF, 120.34 KB) | Interim Memorandum | February 28, 2011 |
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| Guidance for Coordinating the Adjudication of Applications and Petitions Involving Individuals in Removal Proceedings; Revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) New Chapter 10.3(i): AFM Update AD 11-16 | Interim Memorandum | February 22, 2011 |
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| Notice to Applicants and Petitioners Concerning the Ability to File Motions to Reopen or Reconsider; Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 10.7; AFM Update AD11-09 | Interim Memorandum | February 14, 2011 |
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| Eligibility for Members of the National Guard of the United States to Naturalize under Section 329 of the Immigration and Nationality Act and Acceptance of NGB Form 22 as Certification of Military Service for National Guard Veterans; Revision to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 72.2(d)(3); AFM Update AD10-42 (PDF, 2.25 MB) | Interim Memorandum | February 10, 2011 |
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| Clarification of Grounds of Inadmissibility that do not apply to Applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Circumstances Requiring an Individual Waiver of Inadmissibility; Revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 38.1(e)(1), 40.9.2(a)(8), 40.9.2(b)(1)(F)(iii), 40.9.2(c)(1)(D), and 40.9.2(c)(2)(C); AFM Update AD11-15 | Draft Memorandum | February 10, 2011 |
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| Adjudication of Adjustment of Status Applications from Aliens Present in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) on or after November 28, 2009. Addition of Chapter 36.3 to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM); AFM Update AD10-19 (PDF, 75.61 KB) | Interim Memorandum | January 31, 2011 |
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| Extension of Validity of Medical Certifications on Form I-693; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD11-13, Chapter 40.1(c) Validity of Form I-693 | Interim Memorandum | January 31, 2011 |
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| Clarifying Guidance on Definition of “Internationally Recognized” for the P-1 Classification; Revisions to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 33.5(a) AFM Update AD 11-03 | Draft Memorandum | January 31, 2011 |
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| Requests to Expedite Adjudication of Form I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, filed by individuals outside the United States; Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 11-10 | Draft Memorandum | January 28, 2011 |
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| Instructions for Handling Regressed Visa Number (Employment-Based and Family-Based) Adjustment of Status Cases Interviewed at USCIS Field Offices; Revision to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 20.1 (e) (AFM Update AD 11-02) | Interim Memorandum | January 26, 2011 |
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| Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered or Abused Parent of a U.S. Citizen; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 21.15, Update AD 06-32 | Draft Memorandum | January 24, 2011 |
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| Revised Guidance for Determining the Sufficiency of Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions | Interim Memorandum | January 21, 2011 |
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| Adjudication of EB-5 Regional Center Proposals and Affiliated Form I-526 and Form I-829 Petitions; Adjudicators Field Manual (AFM) Update to Chapters 22.4 and 25.2 (AD09-38) | Current Memorandum | January 21, 2011 |
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| Model Plan for Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies; Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Update AD 10-53 (PDF, 468.34 KB) | Interim Memorandum | January 20, 2011 |
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| Implementation of the Help HAITI Act of 2010 | Interim Memorandum | January 14, 2011 |
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| Fee Waiver Guidelines as Established by the Final Rule of the USCIS Fee Schedule; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 10.9 (AFM Update AD11-05) | Interim Memorandum | December 7, 2010 |
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| Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Overturns the Permanent Injunction Issued by the District in Ruiz-Diaz v. United States, No. 09-35734 (9th Cir. Aug 20, 2010); Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.3 (b)(1), AFM Update AD11-01 (PDF, 64.93 KB) | Interim Memorandum | November 30, 2010 |
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| Waivers of Inadmissibility and Grants of Status for Certain Aliens Seeking Nonimmigrant Status in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Addition to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 36.4 AFM Update AD10-12 (PDF, 67.3 KB) | Draft Memorandum | November 4, 2010 |
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| Implementation of Provisions of Public Law 111-230 Instituting Increased Fees for Certain H-1B and L-1 Petitions and Applications (AFM Update AD10-48) | Interim Memorandum | October 22, 2010 |
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| Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.3 (AFM Update AD10-04): Special Immigrant Visas under Section 602(b) of the Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009 | Interim Memorandum | October 4, 2010 |
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| Validity of Puerto Rico Birth Certificates as Evidence (AFM Update AD10-43) | Interim Memorandum | October 4, 2010 |
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| Revocation of VAWA-Based Self-Petitions (Forms I-360) (AFM Update AD10-49) | Final Memorandum | October 4, 2010 |
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| Request for Evidence - I-140 E11 Alien of Extraordinary Ability | Revised RFE Template | May 3, 2011 |
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| Nepal Initiative - Filing Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, to adopt a child in Nepal (AFM Update AD10-47) (PDF, 58.42 KB) | Interim Memorandum | September 13, 2010 |
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Evaluation of Evidence Submitted with Certain Form I-140 Petitions Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 22.2, AFM Update AD11-14 | Final Memorandum | September 3, 2010 |
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| I-129 Q-1Cultural Exchange Visitors | Draft RFE Template | August 17, 2010 |
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| Continued Eligibility to File for Child VAWA Self-Petitioners After Attaining Age 21; Revisions to Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 21.14 (AFM Update AD07-02) | Draft Memorandum | June 24, 2010 |
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| Guidance on Uniform Denial Language Pertaining to Appeals to the Board of Immigration Appeals; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapter 10.7(b) (AFM Update AD-10-25) | Draft Memorandum | June 21, 2010 |
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| Approval of Petitions and Applications after the Death of the Qualifying Relative; New INA Section 204(I) updates the AFM with New Chapter 20.6 and an Amendment to Chapter 21.2(h)(1)(C) (PDF, 1.13 MB) | Draft Memorandum | June 1, 2010 |
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| Extension of U Nonimmigrant Status for Derivative Family Members Using the Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status (Form I-539) Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM), New Chapter 39.1 (g)(2)(i)(AFM Update AD10-08) (PDF, 103.37 KB) | Draft Memorandum | June 1, 2010 |
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| William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008: Changes to T and U Nonimmigrant Status and Adjustment of Status Provisions; Revisions to Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) Chapters 23.5 and 39 (AFM Update AD10-38) (PDF, 462.73 KB) | Draft Memorandum | June 1, 2010 |
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| Clarifying Guidance "O" petition Validity Period Revisions to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM)Chapter 33.4 (e)(2) AFM Update AD10-36 | Draft Memorandum | May 24, 2010 |
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