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24 Jan, 2007 10:53 am
... weeks, we've had quite a view visitors come to our site after performing a Google search for "Aytes Memo December 2005". But that Memo is
not easy to find on our site. So we're reposting ... 94K). And because some versions of browsers can have difficulty opening PDF files properly, the entire Aytes Memo has been reproduced in plain text below. To: REGIONAL DIRECTORS SERVICE CENTER DIRECTORS From: Michael
Aytes, Acting Director of Domestic Operations Date: December 27, 2005 Re: Interim guidance for ...
27 Dec, 2005 8:56 pm
... for processing I-140 employment-based immigrant petitions and I-485 and H-1B petitions affected by the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21)
(Public Law 106-313). To: REGIONAL DIRECTORS SERVICE CENTER DIRECTORS From: Michael Aytes, Acting
Director of Domestic Operations Date: December 27, 2005 Re: Interim guidance for processing I-140 employment-based immigrant petitions and I-485 ...
1 May, 2008 6:50 am
The House Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugess, Border Security and International Law held a hearing yesterday, April 30, 2008, on the topic of "Wasted Visas, Growing
Backlogs." Michael Yates, the USCIS Associate Director for Domestic Operations testified in front of the Committee and although scheduling
conflict did not permit our firm to be present at the hearing, we have reviewed the text of Yates' prepared statement. Unfortunately for us and our clients, Yates' prepared ...
13 Nov, 2007 6:42 am
... State's Visa Office that employment-based visa numbers were no longer available for the remainder of the fiscal year. Michael
Aytes, USCIS's Associate Director for Domestic Operations, was quoted in the Report as noting that USCIS received over 2.5 ... would allow the
filing of a more limited application, with the remaining portions to be filed if the applicant succeeds. Mr. Aytes added that he wants "to do
everything I can to dissuade" employers from filing multiple petitions for one worker based on ...
29 Jan, 2008 1:13 pm
... are in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, said Mr. Gonzalez and Michael Aytes, associate director
for the agency's domestic operations. In Dallas, the backlog isn't as serious, with 30,000 applications pending in November, Mr. Aytes said.
The number of applicants here increased 49 percent in the last fiscal year compared with ... the increase was 1017 percent; in Los Angeles, 101 percent. Just the same, Mr.
Aytes acknowledged, some applications with checks enclosed had taken more than six weeks ...
29 Jan, 2008 1:13 pm
... are in Los Angeles, New York and Miami, said Mr. Gonzalez and Michael Aytes, associate director
for the agency's domestic operations. In Dallas, the backlog isn't as serious, with 30,000 applications pending in November, Mr. Aytes said.
The number of applicants here increased 49 percent in the last fiscal year compared with ... the increase was 1017 percent; in Los Angeles, 101 percent. Just the same, Mr.
Aytes acknowledged, some applications with checks enclosed had taken more than six weeks ...
11 Jun 4:56 am
... our nation in Honduras and who have each already completed two tours of duty in Iraq," said Michael Aytes, USCIS' acting deputy director. Army Staff Sgt. Damien Milne, a native of the Marshall Islands, submitted his application for U.S. citizenship less than
a month ago. ... Before Oct. 1, 2004, military service members could only naturalize in the United States. Joining Aytes, who administered the
Oath to the two soldiers, were U.S. Ambassador to Honduras Hugo Llorens and Army ...
12 Apr, 2007 2:45 pm
According to AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association), the general H-1B lottery is being held today: USCIS Associate Director for Domestic Operations Michael Aytes informed members attending the AILA Texas Chapter Conference in Las Vegas that the H-1B random number
generator is being run today, April 12, 2007. Adjudication of non-U.S. Master's degree cap subject H-1B petitions will not begin prior ...
13 Apr, 2007 12:07 am
VIA AILA USCIS Associate Director for Domestic Operations Michael Aytes informed members attending
the AILA Texas Chapter Conference in Las Vegas that the H-1B random number generator is being run on April 12, 2007.
7 Feb, 2008 1:42 pm
Finally some relief is coming to those pending FBI name check processing. This February 4, 2008, USCIS Michael Aytes memorandum modifies existing guidance regarding background and security checks on applicants, petitioners, and beneficiaries seeking certain immigration
benefits. As you may know, thousands of applicants are facing name checks delays by the FBI and other agencies. In many cases ...
4 Mar, 2008 6:56 am
... -exempt status comes from American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 2000 (AC21) and from a June 6, 2006, USCIS Memorandum (the "USCIS Memo") by Michael Aytes, then Director of Domestic Operations at USCIS. AC21 and the USCIS Memo spell out the three categories
of employers who are cap-exempt. They are 1) an institution of higher education, 2) related or affiliated to a higher education institution nonprofit entity, ...
14 Mar, 2008 6:44 am
... planning for the huge increase in applications last July, although they did hire 750 additional agents for the sole purpose of working on applications. Michael Aytes, the associate director of domestic operations of USCIS has pledged that the agency will keep its
promise made at the time of the increase: that in return for the higher fees, by 2010, applications for U.S. citizenship will be processed within 5 months, and petitions ...
30 Mar, 2008 8:00 am
... fear the Immigration Service as they should naturally fear any authority; however, truth has strength too - and can be a very, very powerful weapon itself. Everyone should remember
that. The Memo: ____ To: REGIONAL DIRECTORS SERVICE CENTER DIRECTORS From: Michael Aytes Acting
Director of Domestic Operations Date: December 27, 2005 Re: Interim guidance for processing I-140 employment-based immigrant petitions and I-485 and ...
7 Feb, 2008 6:13 am
... proceed with card issuance. The FBI has committed to providing FBI name check results within this timeframe." FEB4- 2008 HQ 70/23 & 70/28.1 Interoffice Memorandum TO: Field
Leadership FROM: Michael Aytes Associate Director, Domestic Operations SUBJECT: Revised National
Security Adjudication and Reporting Requirements Background U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducts background checks on alt applicants, petitioners, and ...
18 Dec, 2007 1:54 pm
... a rare commodity. The USCIS is not known for showing compassion or having common sense. Such behaviors must be imposed on them, like was done here. The real point is that maybe the
USCIS in the near future, via 'memo', from Michael Aytes or another memo-issuing 'head', will change
it's policy to summarily deny such petitions and require lawyers like this one do our best to ask for "humanitarian consideration". Well, we must wait and see... ...
27 Jun, 2008 5:13 am
... visa numbers by the end of fiscal year (FY) 2008. One important change that appears to be contributing to the usage of visa numbers is the February 2008 Michael Aytes (he was there today acting very cheerful and willing to answer many questions) memorandum allowing for
approval of Application for Adjustment of Status (I-485) cases awaiting clearance through the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)'s National Name Check ...
2 Jan 4:54 am
... of the amended form through the automated Regulatory Office Combined Information System (ROCIS). Changing the filing instructions will not have any effect on the reporting burden
hours. The OMB control number for this collection is 1615-0052. Dated: December 17, 2008. Michael Aytes, Acting Deputy Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. [FR Doc. E8-30531 Filed 12-22-08; 8:45 am] BILLING CODE 9111-97-P
24 Apr 9:14 pm
... served in that capacity for nine years. His most notable achievement was in the area of Civil Rights and the prosecution of hate crimes. In 2008 he served on the Obama - Biden
Transition team as a Department of Justice Team Leader. He will replace Michael Aytes, Acting Deputy
Director as the agencies highest ranking official managing approximately seven million immigration cases yearly. Mr. Mayorkas is born in Havana, Cuba and ...
22 Jun 8:42 am
... the FBI has resulted in the accomplishment of this significant achievement with national security as its foundation," said USCIS Acting Deputy Director Michael Aytes. "This continued working relationship will help to ensure that name check processing is accomplished
as quickly as possible without compromising security concerns." The final goal of the business plan was to achieve a sustainable performance level by the NNCP of completing ...
29 Jun 4:47 am
... important role we have as an agency than to welcome new citizens during naturalization ceremonies throughout the year," said USCIS Acting Deputy Director Michael Aytes. "But on the Fourth of July, that role is even more profound as we proudly stand side-by-side with the
newest Americans to celebrate our independence together as one family." This year, the week-long celebration by USCIS of citizenship is ...
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