CSC Liaison Meeting on May 21, 2002
Adjustment applications (I-485)
Processing: No definitive answer was given as to how a case is adjudicated, i.e. based on filing date or fingerprint date. Once the fingerprints have cleared and all other internal processes have been completed, the case is apparently then placed on the “ready” shelf and then pulled. According to the most recent Just In Time Report, an inquiry can only be made on a pending case if it was filed prior to April 1, 2001.
Fingerprint Inquiry: A fax inquiry can now be made if a case has not been scheduled for fingerprinting after 120 days from filing (based on Notice date).
Premium Processing of Employment Based Visa Petitions (I-140s)
Beginning June 3, 2002 (unless otherwise specified), certain I-140s can be filed with a request for Premium Processing. This procedure is limited to the following types of I-140s:
EB1-3: International Managers;
EW-3: Unskilled workers (NOT PROFESSIONALS)\'
Schedule A Group I + II; and
Other employment based categories may be added at a later date.
IBIS (Interagency Border System)
Prior to the adjudication of any type of application or petition, an IBIS check must be made. This new clearance is impacting the time line for adjudicating cases (potentially adding another month – assuming no “hit”). This clearance must be done for each type of application – someone with multiple applications – each application must be checked against IBIS.
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#05282002a
Adjustment applications (I-485)
Processing: No definitive answer was given as to how a case is adjudicated, i.e. based on filing date or fingerprint date. Once the fingerprints have cleared and all other internal processes have been completed, the case is apparently then placed on the “ready” shelf and then pulled. According to the most recent Just In Time Report, an inquiry can only be made on a pending case if it was filed prior to April 1, 2001.
Fingerprint Inquiry: A fax inquiry can now be made if a case has not been scheduled for fingerprinting after 120 days from filing (based on Notice date).
Premium Processing of Employment Based Visa Petitions (I-140s)
Beginning June 3, 2002 (unless otherwise specified), certain I-140s can be filed with a request for Premium Processing. This procedure is limited to the following types of I-140s:
EB1-3: International Managers;
EW-3: Unskilled workers (NOT PROFESSIONALS)\'
Schedule A Group I + II; and
Other employment based categories may be added at a later date.
IBIS (Interagency Border System)
Prior to the adjudication of any type of application or petition, an IBIS check must be made. This new clearance is impacting the time line for adjudicating cases (potentially adding another month – assuming no “hit”). This clearance must be done for each type of application – someone with multiple applications – each application must be checked against IBIS.
http://www.lewslaw.com/US_Immigration_Updates.htm#05282002a