Notes from Previous Engagements
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July 2010
Webinar: Preview of New Features on USCIS.gov and USCIS.gov/espanol
On July 30, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement hosted a webinar to preview new features and updates to USCIS.gov and USCIS.gov/espanol.
07/30/2010
USCIS Teleconference for H-2A Petitioners
On July 27, 2010, USCIS hosted a teleconference for H-2A petitioners to provide an explanation of the regulatory bar on the passing of recruitment and employment-related costs imposed as a condition of employment to H-2A workers.
07/27/2010
Listening Session on O and P Nonimmigrant Classifications
On July 20, 2010, the USCIS Office of Public Engagement hosted a listening session with USCIS Service Center Operations Directorate, the Office of Policy and Strategy, and the Office of Chief Counsel on July 20th to hear thoughts on O and P nonimmigrant visa issues.
07/20/2010
June 2010
Centralization of Orphan Processing Webinar
On June 28, 2010, the USCIS Office of Public Engagement and National Benefits Center invited Adoption Service Providers to participate in an open house to discuss the centralization of orphan processing to the National Benefits Center.
06/28/2010
USCIS EB-5 (Immigrant Investor) Stakeholder Meeting
On June 16, 2010, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Service Center Operations (SCOPS) Directorate and the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) hosted a quarterly EB-5 Stakeholder Meeting. They were joined by a USCIS Economist, staff members from the Office of Policy & Strategy, and the Office of Chief Counsel, in addressing stakeholders questions and topics of interest.
06/16/2010
Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting with USCIS Director Mayorkas
On June 9, 2010, Director Mayorkas hosted a quarterly meeting with stakeholders. This meeting focused exclusively on the proposed federal rule that would adjust fees for immigration benefit applications and petitions. The proposed rule would increase overall fees by a weighted average of about 10 percent, but would not increase the fee for the naturalization application.
06/09/2010
USCIS Asylum Division Stakeholder Meeting
On June 8, 2010, the USCIS Asylum Division Stakeholder held their quarterly stakeholder meeting on June 8, 2010.
06/08/2010
May 2010
Information Sharing Session - Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises (VIBE)
On May 27, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement and the Service Center Operations Directorate hosted an information sharing session to inform stakeholders of the new Validation Instrument for Business Enterprises (VIBE) program.
05/27/2010
USCIS Field Operations Stakeholder Meeting
On May 25, 2010, the Field Operations (FO) Directorate and the Office of Public Engagement hosted the first quarterly stakeholder meeting to provide updates and address stakeholder concerns.
05/25/2010
Collaboration Session #4 - External Data Interface Standards (EDIS)
On May 19, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement invited stakeholders to participate in the fourth collaboration session to discuss the USCIS External Data Interface Standards (EDIS).
05/19/2010
Employment Eligibility Verification Listening Session
On May 3, 2010, the Verification Division and the Office of Public Engagement hosted a listening session to gather feedback and input from stakeholders on E-Verify and Form I-9 programs.
05/03/2010
April 2010
Listening Session - Request for Evidence (RFE) Review and Revision
On April 12, 2010, Director Mayorkas introduced the Request for Evidence (RFE) Project during a national stakeholder engagement at the California Service Center.
04/12/2010
Teleconferences - Vermont Service Center Spring Stakeholder Conference
On April 6, 2010, the Vermont Service Center held two sessions held during our Spring Stakeholder Conference to discuss developments in cases and the customer service unit.
04/06/2010
Listening Session - Citizenship and Integration Grant Program
The USCIS Office of Public Engagement and Office of Citizenship discussed the Fiscal Year 2010 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.
04/05/2010
Teleconference - Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
On April 2, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement led a teleconference to discuss the process of registering for Temporary Protected Status for Haitian nationals.
04/02/2010
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
Webinar - Centralization of Orphan Processing
The USCIS Office of Public Engagement and National Benefits Center invited Adoption Service Providers to participate in an open discussion on the centralization of orphan processing to the National Benefits Center.
03/26/2010
Collaboration Session #3 - External Data Interface Standards (EDIS)
On March 22, 2010, USCIS hosted the third of a series of collaboration sessions to discuss External Data Interface Standards (EDIS).
03/22/2010
Listening Session - Information and Customer Service
On March 18, 2010, the Customer Service Directorate hosted an engagement to share quality assurance processes and customer service enhancements as well as to answer questions from stakeholders.
03/18/2010
Listening Session - Quarterly Stakeholder Meeting with Director Mayorkas
USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas held his quarterly meeting with stakeholders to hear their questions and concerns.
03/17/2010
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
Asylum/ NGO Meeting
03/02/2010
February 2010
USCIS National Stakeholder February Meeting
OPE hosted a national stakeholder meeting to answer questions and to share information on the Office of Citizenship grant program and other initiatives.
02/26/2010
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
Collaboration Session - Determining Employer-Employee Relationships for Adjudication of H-1B Petitions
On February 18, 2010, the Office of Public Engagement (OPE) hosted a collaboration session to discuss the implementation of the January 8, 2010 H-1B memo which provides guidance on determining if a valid employer-employee relationship exists.
02/18/2010
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