We were approached by an employer in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry to respond to an RFE (Request for Evidence) for an Operations Research Analyst. The RFE indicated that the job duties were vague, and did not allow the USCIS to ascertain the minimum requirements for the position, or determine whether it constituted a specialty occupation.
| Form Type | Case Type | Completed 0-180 Days | Quarterly Completions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumulative total of all completions | 43.43% | 1,043 | |
| I-129CW | Petition for CNMI Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | 100% | 2 |
| I-129E2 | CNMI Treaty Investor | 100% | 3 |
| I-129F | Petition for Fiancée |
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | April 2021 |
| Audit Review | October 2020 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | April 2021 |
Discussion Topics, Thursday, September 02, 2021
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: September 02, 2021
Synopsis
The USCIS ombudsman's office is housed within the Department of Homeland Security but watches over the USCIS independently. You can open a case with them online. They are often successful where the USCIS bureaucracy fails because they can function as a neutral mediator.
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Published by: The Economic Times - Date: September 01, 2021
Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with requirements related to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to COVID-19.