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DEPARTMENT OF STATE CABLES



Advisory on New SEVIS Forms (Jan. 3, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030447]

Revised Interpretations of Age-Out Protections in CSPA (Jan. 17, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03020550]

State Department Continues Use of ISEAS (Jan. 30, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03020446]

Caracas IV Cases Can be Transferred to Panama City or Port of Spain (Jan. 24, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03012444]

Advisory on Elimination of Visa Waiver for Canadian Landed Immigrants (Feb. 1, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030446]

Changes in NIV Photograph Requirements (Feb. 11, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030445]

Implementation of New DS-156 Form (Feb. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030442]

Advisory on SEVIS Procedures (Feb. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030443]

Changes in Visa Reciprocity for Eastern Caribbean Countries (Feb. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031043]

Advisory on New Poverty Guidelines Issued by HHS on February 7, 2003 (Feb. 22, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030444]

Update on SEVIS Processing (Mar. 5, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031240]

“Native Alphabet” Signature Requirement for DV Applicants (Mar. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031241]

Procedure for Student and Exchange Visitor Visa Processing (Mar. 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03032426]

NSEERS Failure to Exit Through Departure Control (May 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051245]

Guidance on Applications Adjudicated Prior to Effective Date of CSPA (May 17, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060243]

Regulatory Amendments Limiting CO’s Discretion to Waive NIV Interviews (May 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03052210]

IV Issuance to Aliens Qualifying for Age-Out Protection Under CSPA or Patriot Act (May 29, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060242]

Reminder to Foreign Media to Seek “I” Visas (June 6, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03070111]

Machine-Readable Passports Required for VWP Entrants Beginning October 1, 2003 (June 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03070110]

Change in Clearance Procedures for Certain Categories Subject to Visas Mantis (Not dated) [AILA Doc. No. 03061748]

Prioritizing Students and Exchange Visitors When Scheduling NIV Interviews (June 18, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03072341]

Procedure for Interviewing Minor Visa 93 Beneficiaries (July 1, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081119]

October 1, 2003 Machine-Readable Passport Deadline for all VWP Entrants (July 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081118]

Waiver of Personal Appearance for Crew List Applicants (July 18, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081117]

Suspension of Transit Without Visa Program (TWOV) (Aug. 2, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081115]

Potential for Waiver of Machine-Readable Passport Requirement for VWP (Sept. 8, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03091041]

Postponement of Machine-Readable Passport Requirement Until October 26, 2004 (Not dated) [AILA Doc. No. 03100741]

Mantis Clearance Valid for 12 Months (Oct. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121143]

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AGENCY MEMOS AND LETTERS



INTERAGENCY MEMORANDA

Memorandum of Understanding Between DHS and DOS Re: Visa Policy and Visa Issuance Under §428 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (Sept. 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03092913]

Memorandum of Understanding Between DOS, DOJ, DHS, and CIA on the Integration and Use of Screening Information to Protect Against Terrorism (Sept. 16, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03092540]

INS & DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (USCIS, CBP, ICE)

* Eligibility to Self-Petition as a Battered Spouse of a U.S. Citizen or LPR Within Two Years of Divorce (Jan. 2, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03100649]

* INS’s “Zero Tolerance Policy” (Mar. 22, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03121942]

* AC21 Permanent Residence Portability (April 24, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03070840]

* General Counsel Opinion Confirming Asylees are Employment Authorized (June 17, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03040143]

* Standard Operating Procedure for Port of Entry Special Registration (NSEERS) (Sept. 5, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043048]

* Identification of Persons Subject to NSEERS (Sept. 5, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043049]

* NSEERS Procedures (Sept. 9, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043051]

* NSEERS Memorandum on Dual Nationality, I-94 Issuance, Departure Stamps, and Waivers and Alternative Inspections (Sept. 13, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043052]

* Clarification Re: Identification of Persons Subject to NSEERS (Sept. 30, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043053]

* Increased Vigilance at Ports of Entry (Oct. 11, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043054]

* Guidance on Medical Issues Including Medical Examinations, Vaccination, Waivers of Inadmissibility, and Designation of Civil Surgeons (Oct. 17, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03031763]

* Supplemental Guidance Re Discretionary Referrals for NSEERS (Oct. 31, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043054]

* Sierra Leone Removed from Increased Vigilance List (Nov. 22, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03043055]

* Field Instructions on NSEERS Procedures (Dec. 23, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03050140]

Clarification Re: Foreign Degree Equivalence Issues for I-140 Petitions (Jan. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03041544]

Guidance on Indices Checks for NSEERS Registrants, Exercise of Prosecutorial Discretion, and Late Registration/Failure to Register (Jan. 8, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03050141]

Fee Changes and Acceptance of Prior Fees (Jan. 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03012440]

Discussion of Family Unity Benefits and Unlawful Presence Following Escutia v. Ashcroft (Jan. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03013042]

Extension of SEVIS Compliance Deadline Until February 15, 2003 (Jan. 29, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03013043]

Inquiry Concerning Status of American Samoa for L-1 Petitions, and INS Response (Feb. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030345]

Guidance on CSPA Age-Out Provisions (Feb. 14, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031040]

Nonwaiver of Photograph Requirement for Replacement I-551 Green Cards for “Religious/Ethnic” Reasons (Feb. 14, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03032020]

H-1B Approval for Nurse Without License at the Time Petition is Filed (Feb. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031142]

Procedures for Concurrently Filed Family-Based or Employment-Based I-485s when Underlying Visa Petition is Denied (Feb. 28, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030644]

Employment Authorization Date for Asylees and Refugees (Mar. 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03040140]

Organizations Ineligible for Approval of Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Petitions

Memorandum (Mar. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03032126]

Memorandum (Mar. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03032127]

Memorandum Addressing Spousal Immigrant Petitions (Mar. 20, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03072915]

Memorandum of Understanding Between IG and BTS Re: Referral of Misconduct Charges to IG (Mar. 25, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03080720]

Field Guidance and Counsel Opinion Discussing Unlawful Presence (Apr. 2, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03042140]

Processing Fingerprint Checks Prior to Filing Form I-600 Abroad (Apr. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03040910]

Waiver of Joint Filing Requirement Prior to Final Termination of Marriage (Apr. 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03050643]

Effect of Grandparent’s Death on §322 Naturalization (Apr. 17, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03042240]

Guidance for Processing H-1B Petitions as Affected by the 21st Century DOJ Appropriations Act (Apr. 24, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03050145]



Further Guidance on Processing Fingerprint Checks Prior to Filing Form I-600 Abroad (May 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051442]

Detention and Removal: Implementation of DeMore v. Kim (May 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03052340]

Waiver of Criminal Grounds of Inadmissibility Pursuant to December 26, 2002 Interim Rule (67 FR 78675) (May 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03080717]

Guidance on the “Adjudicate Orphan Status First” Pilot Program and Information for Prospective Adoptive Parents (June 4, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03070115]

Amendments Affecting Adjudication of Petitions for Alien Entrepreneur (EB-5) Following the 21st Century DOJ Appropriations Act (June 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03061744]

Discussion of Revised Form N-600 and New Form N-600K Following the CCA and the 21st Century DOJ Appropriations Act Amendments (June 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03071543]

Procedures for Conducting Examinations and Waiving Oath of Allegiance for Naturalization Applicants with Disabilities (June 30, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03071544]

Instructions to Expedite Special Immigrant Religious Workers Petitions Before the September 30, 2003 Sunset Deadline (July 18, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03072911]

Clarification Re: Foreign Equivalency of U.S. Advanced Degree for 8 C.F.R. §204.5(k)(2) (July 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03072343]

Extension of Validity of Form I-693 Medical Certification for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants (July 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082141]

NEW ONE COMING HERE (Aguirre Memo 7/23/03) [AILA Doc. No. 03102790]

AC21 Applicability to Concurrent Filings and Revoked I-140s (Aug. 4, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081114]

Modification of ADIT Photo Requirements to Accommodate Religious Beliefs (Sept. 4, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03091644]

Guidelines for Service Center Issuance of NTA (Sept. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100240]

Sunset of Additional $1,000 Filing Fee Imposed By ACWIA and Return to 65,000 Annual Limit on H-1B Petition Approvals (Sept. 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03091542]

Discussion of Final Regulation on Certification of Foreign Health Care Workers (AFM Update) (Sept. 22, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03092641]

Eligibility of Children Born Out of Wedlock for Derivative Citizenship (Sept. 26, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100241]

Letter and Memorandum Addressing the Centralization of Interim Relief for U Nonimmigrant Status Applicants at VSC (Oct. 8, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03101420]

Amended I-129 Not Required for Move to Location Covered by LCA (Oct. 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03112118]

Extension of Special Immigrant Religious Worker Program and Tax Exempt Status Requirements for Religious Organizations (Dec. 17, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 04011211]

DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

* Draft Memo Proposing Special Registration Program (Nov. 15, 2001) [AILA Doc. No. 03043047]

* Guidance on Absconder Apprehension Initiative (Jan. 25, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03100648]

* Role of Legal Guardians or Proxies in Naturalization Proceedings (Mar. 13, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03060641]

Response to Inquiry from Senator Edward Kennedy Re: Use of State and Local Police for Immigration Enforcement (May 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051340]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Guidance on RIR Review (Nov. 20, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03112119]

DEPARTMENT OF STATE

NEW ONE COMING HERE [AILA Doc. No. 03100911]

DOS Prohibits Second J-1 Training Programs (Oct. 1, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100640]



EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW

* OCIJ Addresses Case Completion Goals for Immigration Court Through Fiscal Year 2003 (Apr. 26, 2002) [AILA Doc. No. 03070847]

Update of Internal Agency Case-Tracking Codes (July 8, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03071545]

Use of Federal Express Delivery Services by Immigration Courts (July 9, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03071546]

Procedures for Going Off-Record During Proceedings (Oct. 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121714]

FEDERAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION

Delegation of Authority to the FBI to Exercise Powers and Duties of Immigration Officers (Feb. 26, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100915]

INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE

Penalty Waiver in SSN “No-Match” Situation (Sept. 24, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100745]

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

New SSA “No-Match” Letter (Feb. 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030455]

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LIAISON MINUTES

INS & DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

DHS Headquarters

USCIS Addresses Waiver Application Requests for Asylee Adjustments (Sept. 30, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100917]

USCIS HQ Provides Written Responses to Issues Raised by AILA at the AILA/USCIS Benefits Liaison Meeting (Oct. 1, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03112547]

DHS Answers Questions on VAWA Petitions and Adjustment of Status, and on U Petitions (Nov. 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121840]

ICE Liaison Minutes (Nov. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03120243]

CBP Liaison Minutes (Nov. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03123110]

Asylum Office

Asylum Office Liaison Minutes (Feb. 11, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030430]

Asylum Office Liaison Minutes (Sept. 9, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102711]

Asylum Office Liaison Minutes (Nov. 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03120841]

ISD / Service Center Operations

ISD Teleconference (Jan. 9, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031144]

ISD Teleconference (Jan. 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03021044]

ISD Teleconference (Feb. 6, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03061140]

ISD Teleconference (Mar. 6, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031143]

ISD Teleconference (Mar. 20, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03040342]

ISD Teleconference (Apr. 3, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03042244]

ISD Teleconference (Apr. 17, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060441]

ISD Teleconference (May 1, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03052941]

ISD Teleconference (May 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060343]

ISD Teleconference (May 29, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060344]

ISD Teleconference (June 12, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03062544]

Service Center Operations Teleconference (July 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03080712]

Service Center Operations Teleconference (July 24, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03080713]

Minutes of Service Center Operations Teleconference (Aug. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082840]

Minutes of Service Center Operations Teleconference (Aug. 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03091040]

Service Center Operations Call Addresses NTAs, Other Topics (Sept. 4, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03092311]

Service Center Operations Call Addresses ICE Field Audits and Other Topics (Oct. 2, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102141]

Service Center Operations Teleconference (Nov. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03120241]

Service Center Operations Teleconference (Dec. 2, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121711]

Service Center Operations Teleconference (Dec. 16, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121710]

California Service Center

CSC Liaison Minutes (Jan. 29, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03020441]

CSC Liaison Minutes (Mar. 26, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03040442]

AILA/CSC Liaison Meeting Q&A (Apr. 30, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051240]

AILA/CSC Liaison Q&A, Supplement & Sample RFE (May 28, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03060942]

AILA/CSC Liaison Meeting Q&A (Aug. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082946]

AILA/CSC Liaison Q&A (Oct. 29, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03111343]

Supplemental Items from AILA/CSC Liaison Meeting (Dec. 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03121643]

Missouri Service Center / National Benefits Center

Report of AILA-MSC Liaison Teleconference (Jan. 22, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030452]

Report of AILA-MSC Liaison Teleconference (Feb. 19, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03030431]

MSC Discusses Jurisdiction over Family-Based Filings & Other Issues (Apr. 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03050641]

Report of AILA-MSC/NBC Liaison Teleconference (July 16, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082945]

Report of AILA-MSC/NBC Liaison Teleconference (Aug. 20, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082949]

Nebraska Service Center

Questions & Answers from NSC Liaison Meeting (Jan. 22, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03041845]

NSC Liaison Report (Aug. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03093010]

Texas Service Center

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Jan. 13, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03020430]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Feb. 3, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03032741]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Mar. 3, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03041742]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Apr. 7, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051242]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (May 5, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081443]

AILA/TSC Liaison Report (July 14, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03081342]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Aug. 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03100141]

AILA/TSC Liaison Minutes (Nov. 3, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03112544]

Vermont Service Center

VSC’s Written Answers to AILA’s Liaison Questions (Jan. 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03012441]

VSC’s Written Answers to AILA’s Liaison Questions (Mar. 4, 2003, amended July 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03051341]

VSC’s Written Answers to AILA’s Liaison Questions (Aug. 21, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082243]

Report of VSC Liaison Meeting (Sept. 23, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102943]

Minutes of AILA/VSC Teleconference (Oct. 22, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102443]

EXECUTIVE OFFICE FOR IMMIGRATION REVIEW

EOIR Responses to AILA’s Liaison Questions (Mar. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03041540]

EOIR Responses to AILA’s Liaison Questions (Sept. 25, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03101013]

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR

Minutes of DOL/ETA Liaison Teleconference (Feb. 5, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03031441]

AILA-DOL/ETA Liaison Meeting Addresses PERM and Other Topics (Mar. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03043043]

Minutes of DOL/ETA Liaison Teleconference (June 10, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03082442]

Update on DOL Issues (Oct. 28, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102940]

NEW ONE COMING HERE [AILA Doc. No. 04010942]



DEPARTMENT OF STATE

DOS Answers to AILA Questions (Mar. 27, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03040340]

DOS Answers to AILA Questions (Oct. 15, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03102043]

SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION

Minutes of AILA/SSA Liaison Meeting (Mar. 31, 2003) [AILA Doc. No. 03061141]