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On February 23, 2011, the USCIS Service Center Operations Directorate hosted an engagement with AILA representatives.
Feb. 23, 2011CAMP VICTORY, Iraq – Presidents Day, which marks the birth of George Washington and honors all who have served as president of the United States, had added significance this year for 53 U.S. soldiers serving in Iraq. It was the day they became U.S. citizens.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supports the efforts of immigration practitioners who volunteer to assist aliens at community events. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that, until further notice, DHS does not intend to initiate disciplinary proceedings against practitioners (attorneys and accredited representatives) based solely on the failure to submit a Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative (Form G-28) in relation to pro bono services provided at group assistance events.
In November 2010, USCIS published a revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, which became effective on Dec. 23, 2010. Due to a number of inquiries regarding Part 6 of the Form I-129, "Certification Regarding the Release of Controlled Technology or Technical Data to Foreign Persons in the United States", USCIS advised petitioners that they would not be required to complete this section until Feb. 20, 2011. Petitions postmarked on or after Feb. 20, 2011, must complete Part 6 of the Form I-129.
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. Which funding opportunity should I apply for?
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. Will USCIS look more closely at organizations who have limited resources as opposed to organizations with substantial resources that do not necessarily need additional funding?An organization’s net worth is not one of the evaluation criteria for the FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program.2. Can we submit letters of support?
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. Is there a mandatory Letter of Intent this year?No, USCIS will not collect Letters of Intent for any of the FY 2011 funding opportunities.2. Is there a format for the MOU (Memorandum of Understanding)?
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. How is the Direct Services Grant Program different this year?The FY 2011 program is different from FY 2010 in several important ways, including:
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. For the National Capacity Building Grant Program, should the principal applicant submit separate budget narratives for each sub-applicant or one combined budget narrative?Principal applicants must complete a principal applicant budget narrative along with separate budgets for each of the proposed sub-applicants. Provide the same level of detail for all budget narratives. See Section IV.C.4 of the funding opportunity announcement.
FY 2011 Citizenship and Integration Grant Program1. How is the National Capacity Building Grant Program different from last year?The FY 2011 program is different from FY 2010 in several important ways, including: