Category Archives: USCIS

CIS Ombudsman Recommendations to Improve the Quality in Extraordinary Ability and Other Employment-based Adjudications

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Mike Baker

Our nation’s immigration laws recognize the importance of attracting individuals of extraordinary ability from around the world to the United States to continue their work in the arts, athletics, business, education, healthcare, and sciences. On December 22, 2010, U.S. Citizenship … Continue reading →

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USCIS Policy Memo on Requests to Expedite Adjudication of Form I-601

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

USCIS 5/9/11 policy memo on how USCIS processes requests to expedite the adjudication of Forms I-601, Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility, filed by individuals outside of the U.S.

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USCIS Fact Sheet on National Initiative to Combat Immigration Services Scams: The wrong help can hurt.

Posted on July 24, 2011 by Mike Baker

USCIS fact sheet on the national, multi-agency initiative to combat immigration scams involving the unauthorized practice of immigration law that was launched by DHS, DOJ, and the FTC on 6/9/11. Many people offer help with immigration services. Unfortunately, not all … Continue reading →

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