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
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