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26th December 2010
วีซ่าประเภท E-2 และคอมมอนเวลท์ของตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่า (CNMI)
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ผู้เขียนบล็อกนี้ได้รับข้อมูลมาจากการประกาศใช้กฎหมายของกฎระเบียบฉบับสุดท้ายที่เกี่ยวกับวีซ่าประเภท อี สอง สำหรับผู้ที่สนใจจะลงทุนและประกอบธุรกิจในคอมมอนเวลท์ของตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่า ข้อความต่อไปนี้อ้างโดยตรงจากเว็บไซต์ที่เป็นทางการของหน่วยบริการพลเมืองและคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา (USCIS):
วอชิงตัน- บริการพลเมืองและคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา (USCIS) ออกร่างกฎระเบียบสุดท้ายในทะเบียนของรัฐบาลกลางซึ่งมีประเภทของวีซ่าผู้ลงทุนประเภทผู้ที่ไม่มีถิ่นฐานถาวรในคอมมอนเวลท์ของตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่า วีซ่าลงทุนประเภท อี สอง ซีเอ็นเอ็มไอ (E-2 CNMI)อนุญาตให้นักลงทุนระยะยาวที่เป็นชาวต่างชาติที่จะพักอาศัยในคอมมอนเวลท์ของตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่าตลอดเดือนธันวาคม 2014 คำขอของวีซ่าลงทุนประเภท E-2 CNMI Investorจะได้รับการอนุมัติตั้งแต่ 18มกราคม 2011 คำขอที่ได้รับก่อนวันที่ 18 มกราคม 2011 จะได้รับการปฏิเสธ
อาศัยอำนาจตามความมในพระราชบัญญัติทรัพยากรธรรมชาติ (CNRA) ปี 2008 วีซ่าลงทุนประเภท E-2 CNMI นั้นมีอายุ 2 ปี และสามารถต่ออายุใหม่ได้ และสามารถใช้ได้ในคอมมอนเวลท์ในตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่าเท่านั้น คู่หมั้นและบุตรของผู้ลงทุนอาจจะยื่นขอวีซ่าโดยใช้สิทธิของผู้ลงทุนได้
สำหรับผู้ที่ไม่คุ้นเคยกับคอมมอนเวลท์ในตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่าควรจะระลึกไว้เสมอว่า เขตอำนาจนี้รวบรวมกลุ่มของเขตอำนาจศาลซึ่งใช้ประโยชน์จากกระทรวงความมั่นคงแห่งมาตุภูมิในการที่จะออกกฎและบังคับตามกฎหมายคนเข้าเมือง ในอดีต คอมมอนเวลท์ในตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่า (CNMI) ยังคงที่มีสถานะอิสระ แต่กฎระเบียบที่ร่างขึ้นมาใหม่นั้นคล้ายคลึงกับส่วนที่เหลือของสหรัฐอเมริกา
วีซ่าประเภท อี สองนั้นเป็นเอกสารการเดินทางที่มีประโยชน์สำหรับผู้ที่ประสงค์จะเดินทางไปยังสหรัฐอเมริกา (หรือตามตัวอย่างนี้คือคอมมอนเวลท์ของตอนเหนือของเกาะมารีน่า)สำหรับวัตถุประสงค์ทางธุรกิจและการลงทุน อาจกล่าวได้ว่า วีซ่าประเภทอี สองนั้นเป็นประเภทวีซ่าของผู้ที่ไม่มีถิ่นฐานถาวร แตกต่างจากวีซ่าประเภท บี สอง (วีซ่าประเภทท่องเที่ยวสหรัฐอเมริกา) วีซ่าประเภทอี สองนั้นมีสำหรับผู้ที่มีเจตนาสองอย่างในการเป็นเอกสารการเดินทางที่เหมือนกันกับวีซ่าประเภท แอล หนี่ง (L-1) หนึ่งในประโยชน์ของเอกสารการเดินทางประเภทนี้คือผู้สมัครไมว่จำต้องพิสูจน์ข้อสันนิษฐานของเจตนาที่กล่าวไว้ในมาตรา 214บี ตามพระราชบัญญัตขิสัญชาติและคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา
วีซ่าประเภทอี สอง (E-2)นั้นอาจจะเป็นที่สับสนกับวีซ่าประเภท EB-5 วีซ่าของสหรัฐอเมริกาประเภท EB-5เป็นวีซ่านักลงทุนผู้อพยพ ในการที่จะเป็นไปตามกฎหมายคนเข้าเมือง ผู้ยื่นคำของวีซ่าประเภท EB-5 นั้นเกี่ยวข้องกับสถานะของคนเข้าเมืองผู้มีภิ่นฐานถาวรอย่างถูกต้องตามกฎหมาย ควรระลึกว่า ขั้นตอนของวีซ่าประเภท EB-5 สามารถที่จะเริ่มต้นดำเนินการขอกับหน่วยบริการคนเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา(USCIS) นอกจากนี้ผู้ที่กำลังมองหาวีซ่าประเภท EB-5 นั้นต้องอยู่ภายใต้ขั้นตอนของกงสุลที่สถานทูตสหรัฐอเมริกา สถานกงสุลสหรัฐ สถาบันของอเมริกัน หรือภารกิจของสหรัฐอเมริกาด้วยอำนาจทางกงสุลที่อยู่ในเขตอำนาจ ท้ายที่สุดแล้วศุลกากรสหรัฐอเมริกาและหน่วยรักษาดินแดนสหรัฐอเมริกา (USCBP) มีภาระหน้าที่ที่จะตรวจสอบและหาหนทางสำหรับการที่ชาวต่างชาติจะเข้ามายังสหรัฐอเมริกา ตามที่กล่าวมาแล้วข้างต้น จากการที่มีการเข้าเมืองเป็นไปอย่างถูกต้องตามมกฎหมาย ชาวต่างชาติที่อยู่ในสถานะของวีซ่า EB-5 จะได้รับการเป็นผู้มีถิ่นฐานถาวรในสหรัฐอเมริกา
To view this post in English please see: E-2 visa.
18th December 2010
The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Service (USICE), an agency operating under the authority of the Department of Homeland Security, is tasked with enforcing the Immigration and Customs laws of the United States of America. This blogger recently came across a news release from the USICE which took note of the fact that an ICE investigation resulted in the conviction of a former FBI agent. To quote directly from the ICE.gov website:
DALLAS – A former special agent with the FBI in Dallas was sentenced on Wednesday by Chief U.S. District Judge Sidney A. Fitzwater to two years probation and ordered to pay an $18,000 fine, announced U.S. Attorney James T. Jacks of the Northern District of Texas.
The case was investigated by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), and the Department of Justice’s Office of Inspector General.
Ann Cox, 49, of Rockwall, Texas, pleaded guilty in September to the misdemeanor offense of unlawfully employing aliens.
According to documents filed in the case, from at least August 1997 until December 2008, Cox operated a Schlotzky’s Deli in Rockwall. While operating the deli franchise, she hired and employed individuals knowing that they were not either admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. or authorized to be employed. The documents name a total of six such individuals.
FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert E. Casey Jr. stated, “When FBI internal security procedures first detected the possibility that former Special Agent Cox may have committed this crime, I immediately referred this matter to our headquarters in Washington, D.C. Pursuant to established procedures within the Department of Justice, an investigation was then conducted by the Department of Justice, Office of Inspector General and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, with the full cooperation of the FBI. While it is disappointing that an FBI special agent chose to break the law, it is important for citizens to understand that the FBI has an unwavering commitment to take appropriate action when transgressions are committed by its employees, the overwhelming majority of whom are above reproach in their professional and personal conduct.”
For those unfamiliar with matters pertaining to United States Immigration law, it should be pointed out the American authorities take immigration matters seriously and it is becoming ever more apparent that law enforcement agencies are stringently enforcing immigration regulations especially in the area of unlawful employment. As can be seen from the above quotation, intentionally employing undocumented immigrants is a serious matter that can lead to harsh legal penalties. For this reason, it is prudent to ascertain the lawful status of those being employed by a business in the United States in order to be certain that those employed in the US are either US Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or have been granted employment authorization by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS).
For related information please see: US visa fraud.
17th December 2010
Routinely, the administration of this blog posts the estimated processing times of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) Centers in an effort to provide clarity and information to those interested in the US Immigration process. It should be noted that for visa petitioners seeking a K-1 visa or an Immigrant visa such as a CR-1 visa, these estimated processing times do not take into account the need to process many visa applications through the National Visa Center (NVC) and possibly a US Embassy or US Consulate abroad. Below are the estimated processing times for the Texas Service Center, the Nebraska Service Center, the Vermont Service Center and the California Service Center as quoted from the official website of USCIS:
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | August 28, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | February 8, 2007 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | May 7, 2010 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | June 1, 2010 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | September 1, 2006 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | June 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | June 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | June 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | June 16, 2010 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | September 12, 1997 |
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Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | August 23, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | August 23, 2006 |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | June 2, 2006 |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | June 2, 2006 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | March 16, 2005 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | November 11, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | November 11, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 3.5 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 3.5 Months |
I-90A | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW) | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | 5 Months |
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Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | August 9, 2010 |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | April 17, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | April 17, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | June 5, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | May 18, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | October 1, 2008 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | December 1, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | December 1, 2009 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | July 1, 2010 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | December 31, 2009 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
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Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | June 26, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | November 2, 2007 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | November 2, 2007 |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | 4 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | June 26, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | June 26, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | June 26, 2010 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | July 10, 2010 |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | July 7, 2010 |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | July 7, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | July 7, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | July 7, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | July 7, 2010 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 3.5 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | April 2, 2009 |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | May 27, 2010 |
The above estimates are simply that: estimates. However, these time frames do represent a realistic assessment of the probable time it would take to process a visa petition at USCIS. Again, most visa cases require further processing by the Department of State so the above estimates do not reflect the full duration of the US visa process in most cases.
For related information please see: K-1 Visa Thailand or K-3 Visa Thailand.
8th December 2010
For those who frequently read this web log will undoubtedly note that a frequent topic discussed within these pages is Comprehensive Immigration Reform. In a recent document promulgated by the Congressional Research Service and distributed by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), the matter of legal inadmissibility was discussed in the context of Comprehensive Immigration Reform. The following is a direct quotation from the document published by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) and distributed by AILA:
Legislation aimed at comprehensive immigration reform may take a fresh look at the grounds for excluding foreign nationals that were enacted in the 1990s. All foreign nationals seeking visas must undergo admissibility reviews performed by U.S. Department of State (DOS) consular officers abroad. These reviews are intended to ensure that they are not ineligible for visas or admission under the grounds for inadmissibility spelled out in the INA. These criteria are: health related grounds; criminal history; security and terrorist concerns; public charge (e.g., indigence); seeking to work without proper labor certification; illegal entrants and immigration law violations; ineligible for citizenship; and, aliens previously removed. Over the past year, Congress incrementally revised the grounds for inadmissibility. Two laws enacted in the 110th Congress altered longstanding policies on exclusion of aliens due to membership in organizations deemed terrorist.
Terrorism has been a key concern for American government officials across the entire spectrum of agencies associated with Immigration and travel to the United States. Public health and safety are also significant issues for American Immigration and Consular Officers. To quote the aforementioned publication further:
The 110th Congress also revisited the health-related grounds of inadmissibility for those who were diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. More recently, the “H1N1 swine flu” outbreak focused the spotlight on inadmissibility screenings at the border. Questions about the public charge ground of inadmissibility arose in the context of Medicaid and the state Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) in the 111th Congress.
Influenza has been concerning to many health officials in recent years. However, for many the removal of HIV/AIDS from the list of diseases which can result in a finding of inadmissibility was a relief as many individuals who were previously inadmissible to the USA may have immediately become admissible after HIV/AIDS was no longer a legal grounds for finding someone inadmissible to the USA. This issue was especially acute in the LGBT community as HIV and AIDS issues seem to have a disproportionate impact upon individuals and couples within that community. The report went on to note that issues pertaining to legal inadmissibility are likely to be discussed in the context of proposed Comprehensive Immigration Reform legislation:
While advocacy of sweeping changes to the grounds for inadmissibility has not emerged, proponents of comprehensive immigration reform might seek to ease a few of these provisions as part of the legislative proposals. The provision that makes an alien who is unlawfully present in the United States for longer than 180 days inadmissible, for example, might be waived as part of a legislative package that includes legalization provisions. Tightening up the grounds for inadmissibility, conversely, might be part of the legislative agenda among those who support more restrictive immigration reform policies.
Many people are found inadmissible to the United States every year. Among those found inadmissible are those who are unable to seek a remedy in the form of either an I-601 waiver or an I-212 waiver application for advance permission to reenter the USA. Individuals who have been found inadmissible and cannot seek a waiver are colloquially referred to as being unwaivably excluded from the United States. Bearing this in mind, many findings of legal inadmissibility can be remedied through use of a waiver. That said, the waiver process and the standard of proof for obtaining a waiver can be difficult to overcome. For this reason, many bi-national couples opt to utilize the services of an American immigration attorney to assist in matters related to United States Immigration. It is always prudent to ask for the credentials of anyone claiming expertise in United States Immigration law as only a licensed American attorney is permitted to provide advice, counsel, and representation in pending matters before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and the American State Department.
For related information please see: US Visa Denial.
20th November 2010
USCIS Service Center Estimated Processing Times as of September 2010
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In an effort to provide clarity to those interested in the United States Immigration process the administration of this blog routinely posts the estimated processing times of the service centers of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS). USCIS is tasked with adjudicating immigration petitions and applications for those seeking visa or immigration benefits. The following was quoted directly from the official website of USCIS:
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | August 12, 2006 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | August 12, 2006 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | March 1, 2005 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | November 20, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | November 20, 2008 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 3.5 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | 3.5 Months |
I-90A | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement for Special Agricultral Workers (SAW) | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | 5 Months |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
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I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | July 1, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | July 1, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | July 1, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | February 8, 2007 |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | September 1, 2006 |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | 2.5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | 2.5 Months |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | May 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | May 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | May 16, 2010 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | May 16, 2010 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | September 12, 1997 |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
---|---|---|---|
I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | December 28, 2007 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | December 28, 2007 |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | 4 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | 4 Months |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | April 1, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | April 1, 2009 |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | May 10, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | April 25, 2010 |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | September 30, 2008 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | November 30, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | November 30, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | November 30, 2009 |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | November 30, 2009 |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | April 5, 2010 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | March 2, 2010 |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | 10-year renewal | October 1, 2009 |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
Form | Title | Classification or Basis for Filing: | Processing Timeframe: |
---|---|---|---|
I-102 | Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record | Initial issuance or replacement of a Form I-94 | 2.5 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Blanket L | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | E – Treaty traders and investors | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Visa to be issued abroad | July 10, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Change of status in the U.S. | July 10, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1B – Specialty occupation – Extension of stay in the U.S. | June 5, 2010 |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-1C – Nurses | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2A – Temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-2B – Other temporary workers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | H-3 – Temporary trainees | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | L – Intracompany transfers | 1 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | O – Extraordinary ability | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | P – Athletes, artists, and entertainers | 2 Weeks |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | Q – Cultural exchange visitors and exchange visitors participating in the Irish Peace process | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | R – Religious occupation | 2 Months |
I-129 | Petition for A Nonimmigrant Worker | TN – North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) professional | 2 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-1/K-2 – Not yet married – fiance and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-129F | Petition for Alien Fiance(e) | K-3/K-4 – Already married – spouse and/or dependent child | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for a spouse or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a spouse, parent, or child under 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a married son or daughter over 21 | 5 Months |
I-130 | Petition for Alien Relative | U.S. citizen filing for a brother or sister | 5 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Refugee or asylee applying for a refugee travel document | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Permanent resident applying for a re-entry permit | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) dependent applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) principal applying for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-131 | Application for Travel Document | All other applicants for advance parole | 3 Months |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Extraordinary ability | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Outstanding professor or researcher | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Multinational executive or manager | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Skilled worker or professional | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Unskilled worker | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Advanced degree or exceptional ability requesting a National Interest Waiver | December 31, 2008 |
I-140 | Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker | Schedule A Nurses | December 31, 2008 |
I-212 | Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the U.S. After Deportation or Removal | Readmission after deportation or removal | 4 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | All other special immigrants | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) | 5 Months |
I-360 | Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant | Religious workers | 5 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Employment-based adjustment applications | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Haitian Refugee Immigrant Fairness Act (HRIFA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Indochinese Adjustment Act | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Under the Nicaraguan and Central American Relief Act (NACARA) | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on grant of asylum more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-485 | Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status | Based on refugee admission more than 1 year ago | 4 Months |
I-526 | Immigrant Petition By Alien Entrepreneur | For use by an entrepreneur who wishes to immigrate to the United States | 5 Months |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change status to the F or M academic or vocational student categories | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change of status to H or L dependents | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Change Status to the J exchange visitor category | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other change of status applications | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for F or M academic or vocational students | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of stay for H and L dependents | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | Extension of Stay for J exchange visitors | June 5, 2010 |
I-539 | Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status | All other extension applications | June 5, 2010 |
I-612 | Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement | Application for a waiver of the 2-year foreign residence requirement based on exceptional hardship or persecution | 4 Months |
I-730 | Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition | Petition for accompanying family members of a refugee or an asylee | 5 Months |
I-751 | Petition to Remove the Conditions on Residence | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (spouses of U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents | 6 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on an approved asylum application [(a)(5)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a request by a qualified F-1 academic student. [(c)(3)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending asylum application [(c)(8)] | 3 Weeks |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on a pending I-485 adjustment application [(c)(9)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for El Salvador [(c)(19)(a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | Based on TPS for Honduras/Nicaragua [(c)(19), (a)(12)] | 3 Months |
I-765 | Application for Employment Authorization | All other applications for employment authorization | 3 Months |
I-817 | Application for Family Unity Benefits | Voluntary departure under the family unity program | 6 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | El Salvador initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua extension | 3 Months |
I-821 | Application for Temporary Protected Status | Honduras and Nicaragua initial or late filing | 3 Months |
I-824 | Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition | To request further action on an approved application or petition | 3 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) | 6 Months |
I-829 | Petition by Entrepreneur to Remove Conditions | Removal of lawful permanent resident conditions (immigrant investors) based on PL107-273 | 6 Months |
I-90 | Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card | Initial issuance or replacement | 3.5 Months |
N-565 | Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document | U.S. citizen applying for a replacement of naturalization or citizenship certificate | 6 Months |
N-600 | Application for Certification of Citizenship | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship | 5 Months |
N-643 | Application for Certification of Citizenship on Behalf of an Adopted Child | Application for recognition of U.S. citizenship on behalf of an adopted child | 5 Months |
Those seeking information about the US visa process should note that the USCIS processing times do not take into consideration processing at the United States National Visa Center nor the United States Mission, Embassy or Consulate overseas where the alien national may be processing their visa application. Consular processing times and NVC processing times generally depend upon the caseload of the US Embassy or US Consulate adjudicating the visa application.
6th November 2010
ผู้ตรวจการ CISทำคำแนะนำเกี่ยวกับขั้นตอนการขอละเว้น I-601
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การที่ผู้ตรวจการของการบริการคนเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองสหรัฐ (USCIS)มีข้อแนะนำเกี่ยวกับกระบวนการละเว้นของ I-601 เป็นเรื่องที่สร้างความน่าสนใจให้แก่ผู้ที่ติดตามบล็อก อ้างโดยตรงจากบันทึกความเข้าใจที่ผู้อำนวยการ USCIS คือ อเลเจนโดร์ เอ็น มาโยกาส ส่งไปยัง ผู้ตรวจการ CIS เมื่อเดือนมกราคม
ผู้ตรวจการ CISแนะนำว่า USCIS :
รวมศูนย์กลางการดำเนินการในทุกแบบฟอร์มI-601 เพื่อที่จะส่งให้เร็วขึ้นและมีคำวินิจฉัยที่เป็นมาตรฐาน;
จัดให้มีการกรอกแบบฟอร์ม I-601และฟอร์ม I-130 คำขอสำหรับญาติของคนต่างด้าว
จัดลำดับความเสร็จสมบูรณ์ของการจัดการเรื่องที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ (การพัฒนา) เพื่อที่จะรายงานทางสถิติที่ถูกต้องของฟอร์ม I-601 ในการอนุญาต (1) เขียนขั้นตอน (2)การติดตามโดยทาง “สถานะเรื่องของฉัน” ทางเว็บไซต์ USCIS
เผยแพร่คำแนะนำที่จะเสนอแนะแนวทางแก่ลูกความที่มีความประสงค์จะทำให้ขั้นตอนของฟอร์ม I-601เป็นไปอย่างรวดเร็ว
พัฒนาการทำงานร่วมกันระหว่าง DOS เจ้าหน้าที่กงสุล และ ผู้ที่มีอำนาจตัดสินที่จัดการเกี่ยวกับฟอร์มI-601 ที่ CDJ และ
แก้ไขนโยบายของสำนักงาน CDJที่อนุญาตให้ลูกจ้างUSCIS เรียกร้องแฟ้มของชาวต่างชาติแปลงเป็นรูปแบบดิจิตอล(A-files)โดยขึ้นอยู่กับใบเสร็จรับเงินของตารางการสัมภาษณ์
บางประเด็นนั้นอาจเป็นเรื่องที่เกิดก่อนการจัดตั้งการบริการคนเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองสหรัฐ หรือสถานทูตสหรัฐ หรือสถานกงสุลสหรัฐในต่างประเทศ บันทึกที่ได้กล่าวมาแล้วค่อนข้างครอบคลุมและหากต้องการข้อมูลเพิ่มเติมสามารถหาได้จากบันทึกออนไลน์ อาจกล่าวได้ว่า USCIS ได้โต้ตอบในหลายๆประเด็นที่ผู้ตรวจการยกขึ้นมา ตามตัวอย่างข้างล่างนี้
รวมศูนย์กลางการดำเนินการในทุกแบบฟอร์มI-601 เพื่อที่จะส่งให้เร็วขึ้นและมีคำวินิจฉัยที่เป็นมาตรฐาน;
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS เห็นด้วยในบางส่วน
USCIS กำลังประเมินความแตกต่างของรูปแบบการจัดระบบของกระบวนการจัดการฟอร์ม I-601 ข้ามประเทศ ด้วยวัตถุประสงค์ที่สร้างความต่อเนื่องและมีประสิทธิภาพ การใช้ทรัพยากรที่เหมาะสม และลดขั้นตอนการทำงานของเรื่องที่ไม่สามารถได้รับการอนุมัติอย่างรวดเร็ว ในขณะที่การรวมศูนย์กลางเป็นรูปแบบหนึ่งที่จะนำไปสู่เป้าหมาย รูปแบบอื่นๆ ตัวอย่างเช่น สองวัตถุประสงค์เฉพาะ (เช่นกระบวนการเฉพาะสำหรับฟอร์มในสองประเทศเท่านั้น) อาจจะได้รับประโยชน์บางอย่าง
บันทึกได้รับการตอบเพิ่มเติม:
จัดให้มีการกรอกแบบฟอร์ม I-601และฟอร์ม I-130 คำขอสำหรับญาติของคนต่างด้าว ร่วมกัน
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS กำลังพิจารณาข้อแนะนำนี้
ในเดือนเมษายน 2010, USCIS จัดตั้งคณะทำงานภายใต้การนำของสำนักงานนโยบายและโครงสร้างที่จะสำรวจการรวบรวมการกรอกฟอร์มและความเป็นไปได้ในการนำไปใช้ เพราะการเปลี่ยนแปลงในกระบวนการของเราสามารถส่งผลที่ไม่สามารถคาดล่วงหน้า ต้องทำให้เสร็จเรียบร้อยตามรูปแบบซึ่งเป็นไปด้วยความระมัดระวังในการจัดการความคาดหวังของผู้ยื่นคำขอและทรัพยากรของUSCIS คณะทำงานมุ่งเน้นไปที่การประเมินความเป็นไปได้และประโยชน์ที่ได้รับในการเปลี่ยนแปลงกระบวนการที่สำคัญ
คำแนะนำที่สามารถพิสูจน์ความน่าสนใจในทางปฏิบัติในขณะที่การรวบรวมการกรอกฟอร์มไว้ที่จุดเดียวอาจจะไม่มีความเป็นไปได้ ลักษณะของการกล่าวอ้างข้างบนนี้บอกเป็นนัยว่า ก่อนที่จะมีคำแนะนำนี้ได้มีการศึกษาอย่างจริงจัง ในขณะเดียวกัน ภายใต้กระบวนการในปัจจุบันมีผู้ที่ประสงค์จะละเว้นเรื่อง I-601 นอกสหรัฐอเมริกาต้องถือว่าไม่สามารถได้รับคำวินิจฉัยโดยเจ้าหน้าที่กงสุลตามปฏิบัติการของสหรัฐอเมริกา สถานทูตสหรัฐอเมริกา สถานกงสุลสหรัฐอเมริกา ดังนั้น การยื่นคำพร้อมกันตามที่กล่าวข้างต้นนั้นอาจจะไม่สอดคล้องกับกระบวนการในปัจจุบัน
จัดลำดับความเสร็จสมบูรณ์ของการจัดการเรื่องที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ (การพัฒนา) เพื่อที่จะรายงานทางสถิติที่ถูกต้องของฟอร์ม I-601 ในการอนุญาต (1) เขียนขั้นตอน (2)การติดตามโดยทาง “สถานะเรื่องของฉัน” ทางเว็บไซต์ USCIS
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS เห็นด้วย
USCIS รายงานว่าระบบการจัดการเรื่องของ USCIS ในต่างประเทศซึ่งมีตัวแทนที่สำคัญในช่วง FY2010 ซึ่งใช้พนักงานปฏิบัติการระหว่างประเทศในวันที่ 16 สิงหาคม 2553
หวังเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่า วิธีการนี้จะนำไปสู่การปรับปรุงกระบวนการเข้าเมืองของสหรัฐอเมริกาให้มีประสิทธิภาพมากยิ่งขึ้น
เผยแพร่คำแนะนำที่จะเสนอแนะแนวทางแก่ลูกความที่มีความประสงค์จะทำให้ขั้นตอนของฟอร์ม I-601เป็นไปอย่างรวดเร็ว
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS เห็นด้วย
USCIS อยู่ในระหว่างการปรับปรุงคู่มือการปฏิบัติการของภาคส่วนที่ดำเนินการระหว่างประเทศเกี่ยวกับคำวินิจฉัยฟอร์ม I-601ที่จะจัดการกับคำร้องที่ขอให้ช่วยเร่งให้กระบวนการต่างๆเร็วขึ้น
หวังเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่า คู่มือใหม่นี้ที่เกี่ยวกับการเร่งให้ขั้นตอนรวดเร็วขึ้นจะช่วยให้ผู้ยื่นคำขอและผู้ที่ได้รับผลประโยชน์เข้าใจถึงการยื่นคำร้องเพื่อที่จะทำให้กระบวนการรวดเร็วขึ้นในเรื่องที่สมควร
พัฒนาการทำงานร่วมกันระหว่าง DOS เจ้าหน้าที่กงสุล และ ผู้ที่มีอำนาจตัดสินที่จัดการเกี่ยวกับฟอร์มI-601 ที่ CDJ
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS เห็นด้วย
USCIS เห็นด้วยว่า DOS เจ้าหน้าที่กงสุล และ ผู้ที่มีอำนาจวินิจฉัยของ USCIS ควรจะรักษาความร่วมมื่อที่แนบแน่นที่ CDJ และที่อื่นๆที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ สำนักงานของUSCISที่อยู่ต่างประเทศนั้นได้รับความร่วมมือจากผู้ร่วมงานDOS ใน CDJ เจ้าหน้าที่กงสุล DOS และผู้ที่มีอำนาจวินิจฉัยของ USCISมีการปรึกษาหารือกันทุกวันผู้อำนวยการของ USCIS CDJ และหัวหน้าวีซ่าประเภทถาวรยังคงติดต่อกันอยู่ทุกวัน
.ในหลายๆวิธี ความร่วมมือระหว่างเจ้าหน้าที่ของตัวเทนของรัฐบาลที่แตกต่างกันเป็นตัวแทนที่ดีที่สุดของการการปรับปรุงพัฒนากระบวนการขอวีซ่าให้ดีขึ้น แม้ว่า ผู้ที่เข้าใจในกระบวนการละเว้นของกระบวนการ I-601 นั้นต้องระลึกว่า เจ้าหน้าที่กงสุลและเจ้าหน้าที่USCIS ต้องยังคงต้องทำหน้าที่ต่อไป
แก้ไขนโยบายของสำนักงาน CDJที่อนุญาตให้ลูกจ้างUSCIS เรียกร้องแฟ้มของชาวต่างชาติแปลงเป็นรูปแบบดิจิตอล(A-files)โดยขึ้นอยู่กับใบเสร็จรับเงินของตารางการสัมภาษณ์
USCIS โต้ตอบ: USCIS เห็นด้วยบางส่วน
USCIS เห็นด้วยว่า กระบวนการวินิจฉัยควรจะเรียกร้องบันทึก A-file(ไม่ว่าจะอยู่ในรูปแบบดิจิตอล หรือต้นฉบับก็ตามและเป็นวิธีการประเมินเพื่อที่จะบรรลุเป้าหมายโดยปราศจากความล่าช้า
แม้ว่าบันทึกแบบดิจิตอลจะมีประสิทธิภาพมากกว่า แต่ต้องใช้เวลากว่าจะบรรลุผลตามคำแนะนำ
กระบวนการการขอวีซ่า หรือการขอละเว้นของการไม่สามารถได้รับ I-601นั้นเป็นเรื่องที่เข้าใจยากสำหรับผู้ที่ไม่คุ้นเคยกับกระบวนการคนเข้าเมือง ในหลายๆเรื่องที่เกี่ยวกับการขอละเว้นของ I-601 แต่ละคนหรือหลายๆคู่เลือกที่จะขอความช่วยเหลือจากทนายความอเมริกันที่มีประสบการณ์เกี่ยวกับการเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกาและได้รับอนุญาตที่ให้คำแนะนำและคำปรึกษาที่เหมาะสมกับประเภทการเดินทางและการขอละเว้นการไม่สามารถเดินทางไปสหรัฐอเมริกาได้
To read this post in English please see: I-601 waiver.
4th November 2010
การบริการคนเข้าเมืองและพลเมืองอเมริกัน (USCIS) รับผิดชอบในการวินิจฉัยและขั้นตอนการทำคำขอเพื่อสิทธิประโยชน์คนเข้าเมืองอเมริกัน เรื่องหลักๆส่วนมากแล้ว ผู้ยื่นคำขอประสงค์ที่จะยื่นคำขอในสหรัฐอเมริกา อย่างไรก็ตามในบางกรณี อาจมีความเป็นไปได้ที่การยื่นขอสิทธิประโยชน์ของวีซ่าคู่แต่งงานอาจยื่นที่สำนักงานUSCISที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ หรือยื่นโดยตรงที่กงสุลอเมริกา สถานทูตที่อยู่ต่างประเทศ
ภาคส่วนการปฏิบัติการ USCIS ระหว่างประเทศ สำนักงานนโยบายเละโครงสร้าง สำนักงานความผูกพันสาธารณะเชิญคุณเข้าร่วมในการประชุมทางไกลเพื่อที่จะอภิปรายถึงการเปลี่ยนแปลงในการวินิจฉัยฟอร์ม I-130 คำร้องของญาติคนต่างชาติซึ่งยื่นโดยผู้ยื่นคำขอที่พักอาศัยอยู่ต่างประเทศ ในเวลานี้ ผู้ยื่นคำขอที่อาศัยอยู่นอกสหรัฐอเมริกาอาจจะยื่นฟอร์ม I-130 และคำขอนั้นจะวินิจฉัยโดยสำนักงาน USCIS หรือกงสุลอเมริกันที่อยู่ในต่างประเทศ USCIS กำลังทบทวนทางเลือกที่จะมีการวินิจฉัยฟอร์มI-130อย่างเป็นการภายใน ในระหว่างช่วงนี้ USCISจะจัดการภาพรวมที่อาจจะกระทบต่อการยื่นแบบฟอร์มและคำวินิจฉัยในขณะเดียวกับการตอบคำถามและคลายความกังวลจากผู้ถือผลประโยชน์
ไม่ว่านโยบายที่เสนอไปนั้นจะเกิดผลหรือไม่ แต่ถ้านโยบายนี้มีผลบังคับใช้แล้ว การทำวีซ่าถาวรจะมีความเป็นไปได้ที่จะยื่นขอรับผลประโยชน์วีซ่าในสหรัฐอเมริกา
ขั้นตอนการเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกานั้นขึ้นอยู่กัข้อเท็จจริงที่หลากหลายและประเภทของวีซ่า ดังนั้นผู้ที่มองหาวีซ่าประเภท CR1 หรือ IR1จะไม่ต้องประสบกับขั้นตอนเดียวกับผู้ที่กำลังทำวีซ่าประเภท K1 ผู้ที่กำลังจะมองหาสิทธิประโยชน์ของวีซ่าประเภทไม่ถาวรในขณะเดียวกันผู้ยื่นคำขอก็ไม่ประสงค์ที่จะเริ่มยื่นคำขอเกี่ยวกวับการเข้าเมืองในสหรัฐอเมริกา อย่างไรก็ตาม ผู้ยื่นคำขอสำหรับวีซ่าประเภทไม่ถาวรจะต้องได้รับการตรวจสอบตามบทบัญญัติมาตรา 214บี พระราชบัญญํติสัญชาติและคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกาซึ่งมีแนวโน้มที่อาจจะได้รับการปฏิเสธวีซ่าเมื่อเปรียบเทียบวีซ่าประเภทอื่น
หลายๆคนอาจจะสนใจที่จะใช้บริการจากผู้เชี่ยวชาญในกระบวนการเข้าเมืองในขณะเดียวกับการหาคำแนะนำที่น่าเชื่อถือจากผู้ที่มีประสบการณ์เกี่ยวกับกฎหมายคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา ทนายความอเมริกันเท่านั้นที่จะมีสิทธิที่จะเรียกเก็บค่าธรรมเนียมจากการให้คำแนะนำและคำปรึกษาในเรื่องการเข้าเมือง
To read this post in English please refer to the previous posting on this blog.
3rd November 2010
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) is responsible for adjudicating and processing petitions for American Immigration benefits. In the majority of cases, the petitioner is required to file a petition in the USA. However, in some relatively rare cases, it may be possible to file for immigrant spouse visa benefits at either an overseas office of USCIS or through Direct Consular Filing at a United States Mission, Embassy, or Consulate abroad. This blogger recently discovered that the USCIS is inviting stakeholders to a meeting to discuss overseas filings of I-130 petitions. To quote directly from a recent memo distributed by the Department of Homeland Security’s USCIS:
The USCIS International Operations Division, Office of Policy & Strategy, and Office of Public Engagement invite you to participate in a teleconference to discuss changes to the adjudication of the Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, filed by petitioners residing overseas.
Currently, petitioners living outside the United States may file a Form I-130 with and have the petition adjudicated by a USCIS field office or American Consulate overseas. USCIS is reviewing options to have all Forms I-130 adjudicated domestically. During the session, USCIS will provide an overview of how changes may affect filing and adjudication as well as address questions and concerns from stakeholders.
It remains to be seen whether or not this proposed policy will be implemented, but if the policy is implemented, then all of those seeking immigrant visas will probably be required to file for visa benefits at a facility in the USA.
The United States Immigration process can vary depending upon the facts of a given case and the visa category being sought. Therefore, those seeking a CR1 visa or an IR1 visa will not undergo the same process as one who is seeking a K1 visa. This is especially true in cases where individuals are seeking non-immigrant visa benefits as many of these applications do not require the initial filing of an immigration petition in the USA. However, applicants for non-immigrant visa categories are likely to be scrutinized pursuant to the provisions of section 214b of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act which can lead to a higher number of visa denials when compared to immigrant visa categories.
Those interested in retaining the services of a professional to assist in the immigration process are well advised to ascertain the credentials of those claiming expertise in United States Immigration law as only a licensed American attorney is entitled to provide advice and counsel in immigration related matters for a fee.
2nd November 2010
CIS Ombudsman Makes Recommendations Regarding I-601 Waiver Processing
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It recently came to the attention of this blogger that the Ombudsman for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has made some recommendations regarding the processing procedures associated with the I-601 waiver. To quote directly from a recent Memorandum sent to CIS Ombudsman January Contreras from USCIS Director Alejandro N. Mayorkas:
The CIS Ombudsman recommends that USCIS:
• Centralize processing of all Forms 1-601 to deliver faster and more standardized
adjudication; .• Provide for concurrent filing of Form 1-601 and Form 1-130, Petition for Alien Relative;
• Prioritize the finalization of its overseas case management system (currently in
development) to provide for accurate statistical reporting of Forms.1-601, allowing for:
(1) posted processing times, and (2) tracking via the “My Case Status” feature on the
USCIS website;• Publish clear filing instructions to guide customers in need of expedited Form 1-601
processing;• Improve coordination between DOS consular· officers and USCIS adjudicators who work
with Forms 1-601 at CDJ; and,• Amend CDJ’s office policy to allow USCIS employees to request digitized Alien Files
(A-files) upon receipt of interview schedules.
Some of these issues have been raised by those with cases pending before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service or a US Embassy or US Consulate overseas. The aforementioned memorandum is quite extensive and those interested in learning further should check out the full memo online. That said, USCIS responded to many of the issues raised by the Ombudsman. For example, the memo noted the following:
1. Centralize processing of all Forms 1-601 to deliver faster and more standardized adjudication.
USCIS Response: USCIS agrees in part.
USCIS is currently evaluating different organizational models for processing Forms 1-601 filed overseas, with the aim of enhancing consistency and efficiency, optimizing use of USCIS resources, and further decreasing processing times for cases that cannot be quickly approved. While centralization is one model that could further these goals; other models, such as bispecialization (i.e.,processing particular forms in two locations only), may have some advantages…
The memorandum went on to reply further:
2. Provide for concurrent filing of Form 1-601 and Form 1-130, Petition for Alien Relative.
USCIS Response: USCIS is considering this recommendation.
In April 2010, USCIS formed a working group under the leadership of the Office of Policy and Strategy to explore concurrent filing and any possible challenges to implementation. Because the change in our process could result in unanticipated complications, it would have to be done in a manner that carefully manages applicant expectations and USCIS resources. The working group is focused on evaluating the feasibility and benefits of the potential process change…
This suggestion could prove interesting in practice as the dynamics of concurrent filing may not be feasible. As the tone of the above citation implies, there may be a great deal of study before such a suggestion could be acted upon. Meanwhile, under the current processing scheme those who need an I-601 waiver outside of the United States must first be deemed inadmissible in a visa adjudication conducted by a Consular Officer at a US Mission, US Embassy, or US Consulate abroad. Therefore, simultaneous application submission as suggested above may not comport with current processing procedures.
3. Prioritize the finalization of its overseas case management system (currently in development) to provide for accurate statistical reporting of Forms 1-601, allowing for: (1) posted processing times, and (2) tracking via the “My Case Status” feature on the USCIS website.
USCIS Response: USCIS agrees.
USCIS is pleased to report that the USCIS overseas case management system, which has been an Agency priority over the course of FY2010, was released for use by all International Operations staff on August 16, 2010.
Hopefully, measures such as those noted above will lead to further streamlining of the overall United States Immigration process.To quote the memorandum further:
4. Publish clear filing instructions to guide Customers in need of expedited Form 1-601 processing.
USCIS Response: USCIS agrees.
USCIS is in the process of updating its International Operations Division’s standard operating guidance on Form 1-601 adjudications to address requests for expedited processing.
Hopefully, new guidance about expedited processing will assist petitioners and beneficiaries in understanding how to go about requesting expedited processing in cases where such service is warranted.
5. Improve coordination between DOS consular officers and USCIS adjudicators who work with Forms 1-601 at CDJ.
USCIS Response: USCIS agrees.
USCIS agrees that DOS consular officers and USCIS adjudicators should maintain close coordination at CDJ and all other overseas posts. All USCIS overseas offices closely collaborate with their DOS colleagues. In CDJ, DOS consular officers and USCIS adjudicators discuss shared concerns every day. The USCIS CDJ Field Office Director and the Immigrant Visa Chief also maintain daily contact…
In many ways, cooperation between officers at different government agencies represents one of the best hopes for an overall streamlining of the visa process. Although, those interested in understanding the I-601 waiver process should note that there are some functions that must be performed by Consular Officers and some that must be performed by USCIS Officers. In any case, effective communication between multiple individuals and agencies is likely to result in more convenience for those seeking an immigration benefit.
6. Amend CDJ’s office policy to allow USCIS employees to request digitized Alien Files (Afiles) upon receipt of interview schedules.
USCIS Response: USCIS agrees in part.
USCIS agrees that A-file records (whether digitized or hard copy) should be requested early in the adjudication process and is evaluating procedures to achieve this goal without significantly delaying the process.
Although digitized records represent further efficiency, it may take time to implement the recommendation noted above.
The process of obtaining a visa or an I-601 waiver of inadmissibility can be difficult to understand for those unaccustomed to the immigration process. In many cases where involving I-601 waivers, individuals or couples sometimes opt to retain the assistance of an American attorney experienced in United States Immigration matters as such individuals are licensed to provide advice and counsel in matters pertaining to US travel documents and waivers of inadmissibility to the USA.
Fore related information please see: US Visa Denial or K1 visa.
1st November 2010
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เมื่อหลายสัปดาห์ก่อน บางเว็บไซต์ได้นำเสนอข้อมูลที่เกี่ยวข้องกับบันทึกจากหน่วยบริการพลเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกาและคนเข้าเมือง (USCIS) ซึ่งปราศรัยต่อหน้าสื่อมวลชนและมีความสัมพันธ์กันในบริบทของการเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกา อ้างถึงบางส่วนของบันทึกดังกล่าวซึ่งปรากฏอยู่ในเว็บไซต์ EFF.org (มูลนิธิขอบเขตความรู้ทางอิเล็กทรอนิกส์):
อินเตอร์เน็ตมีส่วนช่วยทำให้ผู้คนติดต่อสื่อสารกันได้ง่ายขึ้นไม่ว่าจะเป็นครอบครัวที่อยู่ห่างไกลกัน เพื่อน หรือการมองหาความรักและวามสัมพันธ์ใหม่ๆ เครือข่ายทางสังคมเช่น MySpace, Facebook, Classmates, Hi-5 และไซต์อื่นๆนั้นถูกออกแบบมาเพื่อที่จะแลกเปลี่ยนความคิดสร้างสรรค์ รูปภาพและข้อมูลต่างๆกับคนอื่น ในบางครั้ง หลายๆคนตามหาความโรแมนติก บางครั้งหลายๆคนมองหาเพื่อนที่มีความสนใจคล้ายๆกันและบางครั้งพวกเขาก็ใช้เป็นสื่อในการเข้าถึงครอบครัว ทั้งหมดนี้เป็นจุดที่ได้เปรียบเป็นอย่างดีสำหรับ FDNS ที่จะตรวจสอบพฤติกรรมในชีวิตประจำวันของผู้ที่ได้รับผลประโยชน์และผู้ยื่นคำขอซึ่งเป็นผู้ที่มีพฤติกรรมฉ้อฉล โดยทั่วไปแล้ว ผู้คนมักจะพูดอย่างตรงไปตรงมาในเครือข่ายของตนเพราะทั้งหมดนั้นเป็นการติดต่อกันกับเพื่อนและครอบครัวโดยทางIM’s (ข้อความโต้ตอบ), บล็อก (เว็บนิตยสาร) และอื่นๆ เครือข่ายทางสังคมให้โอกาสแก่ FDNS ในการเปิดเผยการฉ้อฉลโดยการค้นหาเว็บไซต์เหล่านี้เพื่อที่จะตรวจสอบว่า ความสัมพันธ์ของผู้ยื่นคำขอและผู้ที่ได้รับผลประโยชน์เป็นไปอย่างถูกต้องหรือพยายามที่จะหลอกลวงแก่ CIS
การฉ้อฉลเกี่ยววกับวีซ่าและครเข้าเมืองเป็นสิ่งที่ต้องงตระหนักถึงในเบื้องต้นของกระทรวงความมั่นคงแห่งมาตุภูมิ, USCIS, และการรักษาความปลอดภัยในปรเทศและการป้องกันการฉ้อฉล (FDNS) ดังนั้นการตรวจสอบหลักสุจริตของความสัมพันธ์บนพื้นฐานของการขอวีซ่าเป็นมากกว่าสิ่งที่ต้องทำเป็นประจำในสถานการณ์ที่พลเมืองสหรัฐหรือผู้ที่มีถิ่นฐานถาวรอย่างถูกต้องตามกฎหมายนั้นยื่นคำขอในเรื่องสิทธิประโยชน์การเข้าเมืองของคู่รักดที่เป็นชาวต่างชาติ อาจกล่าวได้โดยนัยว่า การตรวจตราไซต์สื่อสาธารณะของUSCIS สามารถสร้างความตระหนกสำหรับหลักฐานต่างๆที่เกิดขึ้น อ้างจาก บล็อกในเว็บไซต์ ImmigrationEquality.org :
ในขณะที่พวกเราไม่เคยส่งเสริมใครก็ตามในการฉ้อฉลการเข้าเมือง มันเป็นการขัดขวางที่จะคิดถึงเจ้าหน้าที่รัฐทำความรู้จักกับคนเข้าเมืองที่ไม่เคยรู้จักโดยการการใช้ข้อมูลส่วนบุคคลที่พวกเขาเขียนไว้อ้างต่อพวกเขา ในขณะที่เทคโนโลยีก้าวหน้าไปอย่างรวดเร็ว สิ่งที่สำคัญคือ เมื่อคุณเขียนข้อความใดๆลงในเว็บสาธารณะแล้วเป็นสิ่งที่คาดไว้ได้ล่วงหน้าเลยว่า มันจะถูกนำมาใช้อ้างยันกับคุณได้
การฉ้อฉลเรื่องการเข้าเมืองเป็นประเด็นที่สำคัญ ในขณะที่ กฎหมายคนเข้าเมืองสหรัฐอเมริกานั้นสนับสนุนเรื่องสิทธิประโยชน์ของการเข้าเมืองและการวินิจฉัยคำขอเรื่องการเข้าเมือง เทคโนโลยีสมัยใหม่นั้นสร้างทางเลือกใหม่ๆในการติดต่อกับเพื่อน ครอบครัว และคนรักที่อยู่ทั่วทุกมุมโลก อย่างไรก็ตาม ข้อคิดเห็นทางไซต์สาธารณะที่ดูเหมือนว่าจะไม่เป็นอันตรายในเวลาที่มีการแสดงความคิดเห็นนั้นถูกตรวจสอบโดยผู้ที่ทำหน้าที่ตรวจสอบการเข้าเมืองซึ่งไม่ได้มีความคุ้นเคยเป็นการส่วนตัวกับบุคคลที่แสดงความคิดเห็น ในตอนจบของวัน หัวข้อหลักที่ได้จากการรวบรวมข้อมูลในบันทึกที่เกี่ยวข้องนี้ คือ อย่าพยายามที่จะหลอกลวงรัฐบาลสหรัฐในการที่จะทำให้ได้มาซึ่งสิทธิประโยชน์และแม้แต่การค้นหาสิทธิประโยชน์บนหลักแห่งความสุจริตนั้นควรจะตระหนักถึงข้อเท็จจริงของข้อมูลที่เขียนในเว็บไซต์สื่อสาธารณะ และต้องมีการตรวจสอบอย่างละเอียดถี่ถ้วนโดยเจ้าหน้าที่การเข้าเมืองและหรือผู้ตรวจสอบ
To read this piece in English, please see: I-601 waiver
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