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RFE Mailing Addresses for the National Benefits Center

Posted Fri, 05/22/2009 - 16:14 by Phil

The USCIS is notoriously bad at providing easy to find and accurate information. In many instances even immigration lawyers don't have easy access to the information we need. One piece of information that has been well-hidden by the USCIS are the mailing addresses for Requests for Evidence or RFE's. If you receive an RFE from the National Benefits Center or NBC here's where to mail your response:

Overnight Courier (UPS and FedEx)

USCIS/NBC
Attn: RFE Response
850 NW Chipman Road, Ste 5000
Lee's Summit, MO 64063

Standard Mail

USCIS/NBC

Ciudad Juarez Non-Immigrant Visa Procedures Changed

Posted Fri, 04/10/2009 - 18:39 by Phil

Ciudad Juarez is one of the largest and busiest U.S. consular posts in the world. The Ciudad Juarez post recently announced that all non-immigrant applicants at the Ciudad Juarez post must obtain an Application Support Center (ASC) appointment for biometrics before attending a non-immigrant visa interview at Ciudad Juarez. The ultimate goal of this change is to allow applicants to have their ASC appointment and visa interview on the same day. This is not currently an option but the post reports that same day appointments will be available soon.

Support the Dream Act

Posted Sat, 03/28/2009 - 18:42 by Phil

On March 26, 2008 Senators Dick Durbin(D-IL), Richard Lugar (R-IN) and U.S. Reps. Howard Berman (D-CA) and Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL) introduced the the Development, Relief and Education for Alien Minors Act, commonly known as the DREAM Act. This bill is first sign that Congress is showing a renewed interest in comprehensive immigration law reform despite the recent domination in Congressional activity of matters related to the economic crisis.

New N-400 Naturalization Form

Posted Fri, 03/13/2009 - 00:59 by Phil

The USCIS announced that it has issued a new version of the N-400 which is the form for applying for U.S. Citizenship. The new edition is dated 1/22/09 but certain previous editions will be accepted until further notice. The new form can be downloaded from the USCIS website.

Immigration Forms

Posted Tue, 02/10/2009 - 21:58 by Phil

All necessary immigration forms are available for free at the USCIS website. Other sites try to sell these forms but you do not need to pay for them. The forms are provided in PDF format and can be filled in online.

USCIS issues revised Form I-9

Posted Fri, 06/27/2008 - 05:42 by Phil

The USCIS recently released a new version of Form I-9. Form I-9 is a form that all U.S. employers are required to complete and keep on file to ensure that their employees are authorized to work in the U.S.

The new form is dated June 16, 2008 and older versions are no longer acceptable.

USCIS issues revised form I-693

Posted Sat, 06/21/2008 - 03:58 by Phil

The USCIS has issued a revised Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination. The new form is dated June 5, 2008. The previous edition will be accepted through July 14, 2008.

New visa bulletin released

Posted Sat, 06/14/2008 - 03:34 by Phil

The Department of State recently released the July 2008 visa bulletin.

For those of you who are new to the "visa bulletin" or don't know what it is, the visa bulletin is a report issued by the Department of State about the current backlog or waiting time for immigrant visas.

USCIS courier address changes for Chicago Lockbox

Posted Sun, 06/01/2008 - 16:49 by Phil

The USCIS has change the address for those sending petitions to the USCIS Chicago Lockbox via courier. Effective immediately, all filings sent by UPS, FedEx, DHL, or other private courier should be sent to the following address:

131 South Dearborn, 3rd Floor
Chicago, IL 60603-5517

USCIS revises filing instructions for I-751

Posted Sun, 05/25/2008 - 04:04 by Phil

Yesterday the USCIS announced that it is revising the filing instructions for Form I-751. In the future all I-751 petitions will be filed either with the California or Vermont Service Center where those petitions are currently adjudicated.