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Policy and Guidance


January 2013

USCIS Policy Manual Webinars
USCIS hosted a series of webinars in January 2013 to give interested individuals an opportunity to learn about the policy manual and ask questions about its use and features.
01/30/2013


March 2012

USCIS and American Immigration Lawyers' Association (AILA) Meeting
On March 29, 2012, USCIS hosted an engagement with AILA representatives. USCIS discussed issues related to the Preponderance of the Evidence Standard, L-1B Adjudications, AAO Issues, Stakeholder/Customer Service concerns, as well as other issues.
03/29/2012


November 2011

USCIS Stakeholder Engagement with Director Mayorkas: EB-5 Policy Guidance
USCIS Director Mayorkas and the Office of Public Engagement invited interested stakeholders to a teleconference on Wednesday, November 9 from 1:00 ¿ 2:00 pm (EST) to discuss new USCIS policy guidance on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program.
11/09/2011


October 2011

American Institutions of Research
The USCIS Office of Field Operations and Office of Public Engagement invited any interested parties to participate in a national stakeholder engagement relating to American Institutions of Research on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at 1:00pm (EDT).
10/26/2011

USCIS Service Center Operations Directorate - American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Liaison Meeting
On October 5, 2011, the Office of Public Engagement hosted an engagement with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Office of Chief Counsel and other relevant program offices/directorates. USCIS discussed issues related to the adjudication of immigration benefits and other concerns posed by AILA members.
10/05/2011


September 2011

CNMI Transitional Worker Outreach Schedule
USCIS is holding several information sessions for employers and the general public about the new CNMI Transitional Worker (CW) classification for workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
09/21/2011


June 2011

Process Changes for Petitioners Residing Overseas: Forms I-130 and I-601
On June 6, 2011, USCIS International Operations, the Office of Policy and Strategy, the Office of Public Engagement, and Service Center Operations hosted a stakeholder engagement to discuss issues related to procedural changes in filing forms I-130 and I-601 for Petitioners residing overseas.
06/06/2011


April 2011

USCIS American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Meeting
On April 7, 2011, the Office of Public Engagement hosted an engagement with the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and the Office of Chief Counsel and other relevant program offices/directorates. USCIS discussed issues related to the adjudication of immigration benefits and other concerns posed by AILA members.
04/07/2011


September 2010

Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting with USCIS Director Mayorkas Teleconference
On September 23, 2010, Director Mayorkas hosted a quarterly meeting with stakeholders. Director Mayorkas spoke on a number of issues including the final fee rule, updates on the newly created Fee Waiver Form (Form I-912, Request for an Individual Fee Waiver), the Policy Review, and our initiative to combat the unauthorized practice of immigration law.
09/23/2010


August 2010

Teleconference: Implementing Public Law 111-230
On August 13, 2010, President Obama signed into law Public Law 111-230. To begin public outreach on this legislation, USCIS held a teleconference on August 19, 2010 to share how USCIS will implement it.
08/19/2010


March 2010

Listening Session - Impact of H-1B Memo on the Healthcare Industry
On March 26, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) hosted a listening session with medical professionals and legal practitioners who represent medical professionals.
03/26/2010

Listening Session - Transitioning to E-filing for Specific Benefit Request and Standard Form Types
On March 12, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement hosted an engagement to get stakeholder input on developing and administering future guidelines and policy regarding e-filing.
03/12/2010


February 2010

Collaboration Session - Signatures on Applications and Petitions Filed with USCIS
On February 19, 2010, USCIS hosted a teleconference to discuss the withdrawn "Signatures on Applications and Petitions Filed with USCIS" memorandum. USCIS clarified aspects of the memo and listened to feedback on concerns that may not have been considered in developing the guidance.
02/19/2010



Last updated: 03/09/2011