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Table of Contents
Appendices
Transmittal Memoranda
Adjudicator’s Field Manual: Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Organization and Content of the Adjudicator's Field Manual.
1.1 Purpose, Content and Organization of the Manual .
Chapter 2 Customer Service.
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2.1 Defining Customer Service for Adjudications
The Role of the Adjudicator in Customer Service: The Moment of

2.2
Truth
2.3 Our Customers
2.4 Excellent Service in a Culturally Diverse Environment
2.5 Courtesy
2.6 Professional Service
2.7 Knowledgeable Service
Providing Courteous, Professional and Knowledgeable Service to

2.8
Applicants with Disabilities
Providing Courteous, Professional and Knowledgeable Service to

2.9
Upset Applicants.
2.10 Further Reading on Customer Service
Chapter 3 Mission and Functions of Adjudications.
3.1 Terminology
3.2 Mission Statement
3.3 The Chain of Command
3.4 Adherence to USCIS Policy
3.5 Roles of Headquarters, Regions and Field Organizations
3.6 Roles and Functions of Related USCIS and DHS Branches
3.7 Adjudications Working Groups
3.8 Reporting Incidents
3.9 Hostage Situations
Chapter 4 Career Information.
4.1 Position Descriptions for Selected Jobs
4.2 Training and Professional Development
4.3 The Workplace Environment
4.4 Uniforms, Badges and Credentials
4.5 Immigration Information Officer Uniform Standards
4.6 Fraud Detection and National Security Position Descriptions (FDNS)
I. General Policies and Procedures
Chapter 10 An Overview of the Adjudication Process.
10.1 Receipting and Acceptance Processing
10.2 Record of Proceeding
10.3 General Adjudication Procedures
10.4 Transferring Jurisdiction within USCIS
10.5 Requesting Additional Information
10.6 Post-Decision Case Actions
10.7 Preparing Denial Orders
10.8 Preparing the Appellate Case Record
10.9 Waiver of Fees
10.10 Refund of Fees
10.11 Order of Processing
10.12 Adjudicator’s Responsibilities under FOIA/Privacy Act
10.13 Public Copies of Decisions
10.14 Directed Decisions
10.15 Exercise of Discretion; Uniformity of Decisions
10.16 Denial for Lack of Prosecution
10.17 Preparing Denial Orders
10.18 Certification of Decisions
10.19 Use of Classified Information in Adjudications Decisions [reserved]
Adjudications Approval Stamps, Facsimile Stamps and Dry Seals

10.20
[reserved].
Chapter 11 Evidence.
Submission of Supporting Documents and Consideration of

11.1
Evidence
11.2 Video and Audio Taping
11.3 Foreign Language Documents and Translations
11.4 Administration of Oaths
11.5 Outside Sources and Other USCIS Records
Chapter 12 Attorneys and Other Representatives [Under Revision].
12.1 Representation in Immigration Proceedings.
12.2 Proper Manner of Dealing with Attorneys and Other Representatives
12.3 PAMS and its Usage
12.4 Appearance in Court
12.5 Role of the USCIS Attorney
Chapter 13 [Reserved]
Chapter 14 Sources of Information / Conducting Research.
14.1 The Importance of Research
14.2 Basic Principles of Effective Legal Research
14.3 Primary Research Sources
14.4 Decisions of Administrative Appellate Bodies
14.5 Decisions of Federal Courts
14.6 Other USCIS and Governmental Resources
14.7 Supplemental Materials and Non-Governmental Resources
14.8 USCIS and DHS Databases
14.9 Internet and Intranet Resources
14.10 Procedures for Requesting Library of Congress Research
Chapter 15 Interview Techniques.
15.1 General Policies
15.2 Interview Environment
15.3 Officer Conduct and Appearance
15.4 Interview Procedures
15.5 New York City District Office (“Stokes”) Interviews
15.6 Sworn Statements
15.7 Use of Interpreters
15.8 Role of Attorney or Representative in the Interview Process
15.9 Videotaping Interviews
15.10 NSEERS Interviews
Chapter 16 Fingerprinting and Other Agency Background Checks.
16.1 Taking of Fingerprints by Application Support Centers (ASCs) and DLEAs.
Procedures for Forwarding Background Checks to Agencies, Both Routine
16.2
and Expedited.
USCIS Action on Agency Responses and the Process by Which Local,

16.3
Regional and National Offices Monitor Compliance.
16.4 Post-audit Procedures.
Chapter 17 Field Immigration Examinations (FIE) Program [(b)(2) or (b)(7)(E)]
17.1 Purpose and Vision of the FIE Program.
17.2 Background.
17.3 Authority.
17.4 Training
17.5 Case Assignment
17.6 Officer Safety
17.7 Duty Schedules and Overtime Compensation
17.8 Equipment
17.9 Surveillance
17.10 Confidential Informants
17.11 Reporting Requirements
II. Immigrants and Other Permanent or Semi-Permanent

Classifications.
Chapter 20 Immigrants in General.
20.1 Numerical Limitations and the Visa Bulletin
20.2 Petition Validity
20.3 Petition Revocation
20.4 Petition Withdrawal
20.5 Enforceable Affidavits of Support
Chapter 21 Family-based Petitions and Applications.
21.1 General Information About Relative Visa Petitions
21.2 Factors Common to the Adjudication of All Relative Petitions
21.3 Petition for a Spouse
21.4 Petition for a Child, Son, or Daughter
21.5 Petition for an Orphan
21.6 Petition for a Hague Convention Adoption [Reseved]
21.7 Petition for an Amerasian
21.8 Petition for a Parent
21.9 Petition for a Sibling
21.10 Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Petition for Spouse, Child, or Parent of Certain Deceased U.S. Armed

21.11
Forces Members
Chapter 22 Employment-Based Petitions, Entrepreneurs and Special Immigrants.
22.1 Prior Law and Historical Background
22.2 Employment-based Petitions (Forms I-140)
22.3 Special Immigrant Cases
22.4 Employment Creation Entrepreneur Cases
Chapter 23 Adjustment of Status to Lawful Permanent Resident.
23.1 Prior Law and Historical Background.
23.2 General Adjustment of Status Issues
23.3 Medical Examinations.
Presumption of Lawful Admission and Creation of Record under 8

23.4
CFR 101
23.5 Adjustment of Status under Section 245 of the Act
23.6 Refugee and Asylee Adjustment under Section 209 of the Act
Registration of Lawful Permanent Residence under Section 249 of

23.7
the Act
23.8 Section 289 Cases
23.9 Section 7 of the Central Intelligence Agency Act of 1949 Cases
Adjustment of Status under Section 13 of the Act of September 11,

23.10
1957 (8 U.S.C. 1255b)
23.11 Cuban Adjustment Act Cases
23.12 Adjustment of Status under NACARA (sec. 202 of Pub L 105-100)
23.13 Adjustment of Status under HRIFA (sec. 902 of Pub L 105-277)
23.14 Adjustment of Status for Certain Syrian Nationals Granted Asylum
Chapter 24 Legalization.
24.1 Historical Background
24.2 Legalization under Section 245a of the Act
Special Agricultural Worker (SAW) and Replacement Agricultural

24.3
Worker (RAW) Programs
24.4 Family Unity Program
24.5 Legalization Provisions of the LIFE Act.
24.6 LIFE Act Family Unity Provisions
Chapter 25 Petitions for Removal of Conditions on Conditional Residence.
25.1 Immigration Marriage Fraud Amendments of 1986 (Form I-751)
25.2 Entrepreneurs (Form I-829)
Chapter 26 Rescission of Adjustment to Lawful Permanent Resident Status.
26.1 Adjudication Issues.
26.2 Adjudication Procedures.
III. Nonimmigrants and Other Temporary Status Aliens
Chapter 30 Nonimmigrants in General.
30.1 Maintaining Status
30.2 Extension of Stay for Nonimmigrants
30.3 Change of Nonimmigrant Status Under Section 248 INA
30.4 Replacement of Arrival-Departure Records
Status as a Foreign Government Official or Employee of an

30.5
International Organization
30.6 Extensions of Stay for Certain A and G Nonimmigrants
Unauthorized Employment and Other Incidents Involving A or G

30.7
Nonimmigrants
30.8 Affidavits of Support for Nonimmigrants
30.9 Geographically Restricted Nonimmigrants
30.10 Termination of Approval (Revocation of Approval of Petition)
30.11 Adjustment of Status to Nonimmigrant
30.12 Nonimmigrant Health Care Workers
Chapter 31 Petitions for Temporary Workers (H Classifications).
31.1 Background
31.2 General Requirements for H Petitions
31.3 H1-B Classification and Documentary Requirements
31.4 Agricultural Workers (H-2A)
31.5 Temporary Service or Labor Workers (H-2B)
31.6 Trainees (H-3)
31.7 Nurses (H-1C)
31.8 Strikes and Lockouts Involving H Petition Beneficiaries
31.9 Dependents
Chapter 32 Petitions for Intracompany Transferees (L Classification).
32.1 Background
32.2 Terminology
32.3 Individual L Petition Process
32.4 Blanket Petition Process
32.5 Individual Eligibility under Blanket Petitions
32.6 Technical Issues
Petitions for Artists, Entertainers, Athletes and Others of

Chapter 33
Extraordinary Ability or Achievement (O & P Classifications).
33.1 Background
33.2 Terminology
33.3 Consultation Requirements and Procedures
Aliens with Extraordinary Ability in the Sciences, Arts, Education,

33.4
Business, or Athletics, and Accompanying Aliens (O-1 and O-2)
33.5 Internationally Recognized Athletes and Entertainers (P-1)
33.6 Reciprocal Exchange Artists and Entertainers (P-2)
33.7 Culturally Unique Artists and Entertainers (P-3)
33.8 Expedite Procedures
33.9 Technical Issues
33.10 Special Agreements
Other Employment Authorized Nonimmigrants (E, I & R

Chapter 34
Classifications).
34.1 Background
34.2 Treaty Traders
34.3 Treaty Investors
34.4 Information Media Representatives
34.5 Religious Occupation-Based Nonimmigrants
34.6 E-3 Specialty Occupation Workers
Students and Exchange Visitors (F, J, M & Q); School Approvals.

Chapter 35
[Reserved. Undergoing major revision]
Chapter 37 Nonimmigrants Intending to Adjust Status (K and V Classifications).
37.1 Reserved (undergoing revision as 05-10-2006)
37.4 Provisions for the V Nonimmigrant Classification
Chapter 38 Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure.
38.1 Temporary Protected Status
38.2 Deferred Enforced Departure
IV. Waivers and Related Matters
Chapter 41 Waiver of Excludability for Immigrants.
41.3 Waiver of Medical Grounds of Inadmissibility.
41.6 Waivers of Inadmissibility for Refugees and Asylees.
Chapter 42. Application for Advance Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant.
Chapter 43 Consent to Reapply After Deportation or Removal.
43.1 General.
43.2 Adjudication Process.

Chapter 45 Waiver of Section 212(e) Foreign Residence Requirement.
45.1 Background
45.2 General Considerations
Waiver Based on Exceptional Hardship to USC or LPR Spouse or

45.3
Child.
45.4 Waiver Based on a Claim of Persecution
45.5 Waiver Based on a “No Objection” Letter
Waiver Based on a Request by a U.S. Government Agency, Not

45.6
Involving a Foreign Medical Graduate
Waiver Based on Employment with a Designated Health Facility or

45.7 Health Care Organization, or Federal Agency Involved in Medical
Research or Training under Section 214(l) of the Act.
V. Travel and Identity Documents
Chapter 51 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
51.1 Historical Information.
51.2 Adjudication and Production Processes and Issues.
51.3 Form I-551 Renewal Policy and Procedure.
Naming Conventions; Use of Full Legal Name on All USCIS Issued

51.4
Documents.
Chapter 52 Reentry Permits.
52.1 General
52.2 Filing and Receipting Procedures.
52.3 Adjudication
52.4 Production and Delivery.
Chapter 53 Refugee Travel Documents.
53.1 Background
53.2 Filing and Receipting Procedures
53.3 Adjudication
53.4 Production and Delivery
53.5 Special Considerations
Chapter 54 Advance Parole Documents and Boarding Letters.
54.1 Background.
54.2 Filing and Receipting Procedures.
54.3 Adjudication
54.4 Special Considerations
Employment Authorization Documents.[Reserved. Undergoing major

Chapter 55
revision]
Chapter 56 Other USCIS and DHS Documents.
56.1 Replacement of Nonimmigrant Arrival/Departure Record.
56.2 USC ID Cards.
56.3 Kickapoo Cards.
56.4 North American Indians Born in Canada.
VI. Bonds and Fines
Chapter 61 Bonds.
61.1 Posting, Cancellation and Breaching of Public Charge Bonds.
Posting, Cancellation and Breaching of Maintenance of Status

61.2
Bonds.
Chapter 62 Fines and Liquidated Damages
VII. Nationality and Naturalization
Chapter 71 Citizenship.
71.1 Acquisition and Derivation
Chapter 72 Processes/Procedures for Conducting Naturalization Interviews.
72.1 Overview of the Examination Process
72.2 Examination Preparation
72.3 Decision Process
Chapter 73 The Eligibility Requirements for Naturalization.
73.1 Lawfully Admitted for Permanent Residence
73.2 [Reserved]
73.3 Continuity of Residence
73.4 Jurisdiction
73.5 Physical Presence
73.6 Good Moral Character
73.7 Attachment to the Constitution
73.8 English and Civics
Chapter 74 Examination of Form N-400.
74.1 General Information and Introduction to Form N-400
74.2 Part-by-Part Discussion of Form N-400 Data
74.3 Closing Actions
Chapter 75 The Oath of Naturalization.
75.1 The Oath
75.2 The Oath Ceremony
75.3 Ceremony-Related Issues
Chapter 76 Denaturalization.
76.1 General
76.2 Adjudicator Actions
VIII. Managing the Adjudications Program
Chapter 81 Statistical Reports; Adjudications Recordkeeping.
81.1 Work Measurement Procedures.
81.2 Using Statistical Information.
Chapter 82 Management Techniques .
Chapter 83 Liaison
83.1 Liaison with Other Government Agencies and Other Entities.
83.2 [Reserved]
83.3 [Reserved]
83.4 Designation and Revocation of Civil Surgeons.
Appendices
DHS Management Directive MD 0810.1, The Office of Inspector

3-1
General
4-1 Sample Position Description: Applications Clerk, GS-4
4-2 Sample Position Description: Applications Clerk, GS-5
4-3 Sample Position Description: District Adjudications Officer, GS-5
4-8 Sample Position Description: Center Adjudications Officer, GS-5
Sample Position Description: Supervisory Center Adjudications

4-13
Officer, GS-13
4-14 Supervisory District Adjudications Officer GS 1801-13
4-15 Chief Operations Officer GS-1801-14
4-16 Management & Program Analyst GS-0343-14
4-17 Management & Program Analyst GS-343-13
4-18 Immigration Officer (FDNS) GS-1801-11
4-19 Supervisory Investigative Assistant GS-1802-09
4-20 Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-14
4-21 Supervisory Intelligence Research Specialist, GS-0132-13
4-22 Intelligence Research Specialist (Anti-Fraud), GS-0132-13
4-23 Intelligence Research Specialist (FDNS) GS-0132-12
4-25 Research Specialist (Anti-Fraud) GS-0132-11
10-1 New Attorney General Memorandum on FOIA
10-2 Freedom of Information Act Policy
10-3 Privacy Act Policy
Privacy Act Requirements Concerning Sharing of Immigration and

10-4
Naturalization Service (INS) Information
10-5 Guidelines on Handling Sensitive Information
Intragency Border Inspection System Standard Operating

10-6 Procedures (IBIS SOP) and Fraud Detection and National Security
Standard Operating Procedures (FDNS SOP) [revised 03-01-2006]
10-7 United States Postal Service Hurricane Katrina Impacted Zip Codes
Complying with Particular Timeframes When Processing Cases

10-8
[Appendix added 08-09-2006]
Standard Timeframes for Applicants or Petitioners to Respond for

10-9
Requests for Evidence (RFE) [Appendix effective June 18, 2007]
10-10 Fee Waiver Guidelines
11-1 Supporting Documents and Applications
12-1 [Reserved]
14-1 Research Websites
15-1 Sample “Stokes” Call-In Letter for NYC District
15-2 Non-Adversarial Interview Techniques
15-3 SRMT Search Request Form
16-1 USCIS Forms - FD-258 Requirements
20-1 The New Affidavit Of Support
List of States Recognizing Common Law Marriages and Their

21-1
Requirements
21-2 Orphan Case Related Cables to Consulates
21-3 American Associations of Blood Banks
U.S. Public Law 108-136 (National Defense Authorization Act for

21-4 Fiscal Year 2004), Sec. 1701. Requirements for Naturalization through
Service in the Armed Forces of the United States
U.S. Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, and
21-5 U.S. Coast Guard Points-of-Contact for Public Law 108-136 (National
Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2004)
21-6 Adam Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006
Educational and Experience Requirements for Employment-Based

22-1
Second Preference (EB-2) Immigrants
23-1 Civil Surgeon List
23-2 Nicaraguan Nationality Requirements
23-3 Haitian Nationality Requirements
Text of Commissioner's Memorandum on Eligibility for Permanent

23-4 Residence under the Cuban Adjustment Act Despite Having Arrived
at a Place Other than a Designated Port of Entry
23-5 Basic Sworn Statement for Section 13 Cases
23-6 Matter of Buschini
25-1 Frequently Asked Questions About Form I-829
25-2 Sample NTA for Terminated Immigrant Investor
25-3 Points of Contact for EB-5 Cases
25-4 Model Notices to Appear (NTAs)
30-1 [Reserved]
31-1 List of Occupational Categories for H, J and L Nonimmigrants
31-2 [Reserved]
31-3 Request for Evidence Checklist for H-1B Petitions
31-4 Special Filing Situations Under the H Classifications
32-1 Interpretation of Specialized Knowledge
List of Organizations which Provide Consultations for O and P

33-1
Petitions
Visa Class Change for Aktion Sühnezeichen Friedensdienste (ASF)

35-1
or Action Reconciliation Service for Peace
41-1 Guidance Regarding Waivers for HIV+ Refugees
41-2 CDC Form For Applicants with HIV Infection

Headquarters Program Responsibility For Nonimmigrant Waivers of

41-3
Inadmissibility
Instructions from CDC to Civil Surgeons on Widespread

41-4
Unavailability of Certain Vaccines
Guide to Requirement of Consent to Reapply for Admission to the

43-1
U.S. After Deportation or Removal
45-1 Addendum to Section 212(e) Waiver Approvals
Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card, Renewal Policy and Procedure

51-1
- Final Phase; Process for I-90s
Letter from Department of Defense on Employment of NATO Member

55-2
Dependents
Issuance of Employment Authorization Cards to Asylees and

55-3
Refugees As Part of the Border Security Act
71-1 Nationality Chart # 1 - Children Born Outside U.S. in Wedlock
71-2 Nationality Chart # 2 - Children Born Outside U.S. out of Wedlock
71-3 Nationality Chart # 3 - Derivative Citizenship of Children
Nationality Chart # 4 - Section 322: Natural or Adoptive Child of a U.S.

71-4
Citizen
71-5 Stipulations
71-6 Prior Laws Affecting Citizenship Claims
Implementation Instructions for Title I of the Child Citizenship Act of

71-7
2000
Addition of Citizen Grandparents and Citizen Legal Guardians as

71-8
Eligible Applicants Pursuant to INA 322
71-9 Processing Worksheet for N-600 Cases
72-1 NQP4 Procedures
72-2 N-400 Processing Worksheets Clarifications
72-3 Naturalization File Transfer Procedures
72-4 File Transfer Procedures Federal Record Center POC Listing
Form FD-258 Fingerprint Card - Instructions for N-400 Form FD-258

72-5
Processing
Sample Sworn Statement Regarding Fingerprint Waivers Due to Age
72-6
or 2nd Rejection by FBI
72-7 Sample Sworn Statement Regarding Missing Alien Registration Card
72-8 Sample Sworn Statement Regarding Cases Involving T Files
72-12 Complete File Review Implementation
72-13 Disability Naturalization Applications
Effect of Failure to Register for Selective Service on Eligibility for

72-15
Naturalization
72-16 Processing N-400s with Updated or Expired FD-258 Control Numbers
Guidance on the Acceptance and Handling of FD-258 Fingerprint

72-18
Cards
72-19 Faciliated Military Service Member Naturalization
72-20 Scheduling Military N-400 Cases
72-21 Military G-325B Processing
72-22 Policy Regarding Section 334 of the INA
73-1 Citizenship Education and Naturalization Information
73-2 Text of USCIS Booklet M-289
73-3 U. S. Government Structure
73-4 U. S. Government Structure Level I
74-6 [Reserved]
Corrections to A Guide to Naturalization and the Effect of Failure to

74-7
Register for Selective Service on Naturalization Eligibility
74-8 Relating to False Claims to US Citizenship
74-9 Legal Consequences of Voting by an Alien Prior to Naturalization
74-10 Voter Registration and Standardized Date Citizenship Testing
Institution of Deportation Proceedings: Legalization or SAW

74-11 Applicants; Naturalization of Persons Who Filed Fraudulent
Legalization or SAW Applications
74-13 Continuity of Residence for Naturalization Purposes
Recent General Counsel Opinions Affecting Eligibility for
74-14
Naturalization
Implementation Instructions for the Amended Version of the Hmong

74-15
Veterans’ Naturalization Act of 2000
74-16 IRS Form 2555
74-17 IRS Publication 54, Chapter 54
74-18 IRS Earned Income Credit Worksheet
74-19 1991 Version of Form N-400
Update of the Implementation Instructions for Title I of the Child

74-20
Citizenship Act of 2000, Public Law 106-395 (CCA)
Guidance on Making the Naturalization Process Accessible to

74-21
Applicants with Disabilities
Use of Adjudication Officer's Full Name and Signature on Official

74-22
Immigration Documents
74-23 NQP Compliance for Cases Requiring Special Handling
Form N-470: Application to Preserve Residence for Naturalization

74-24
Purposes (Under Section 316(b) or 317 of the Act)
74-25 Instructions Regarding the Expanded Meaning of Section 319(a)
Instructions Regarding the Use of Naturalization Quality Procedures

75-1
(NQP) Attachment #4
75-2 The Attorney General's Model Plan
75-3 Universal Distribution of President’s Letter
75-4 Guidelines for Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies
TRANSMITTAL MEMORANDA
(Items listed in RED are new since last I-LINK Release (June, 2008))
Chapter(s) /
Update number and
Appendice(s) Topic(s)
Date
Affected
Chapters: 71.1(d)(3) ; This memorandum revises the following subchapters of
73.3(c)(2) , (f)(6) , (f) the Adjudicator’s Field Manual : 71.1(d)(3); 73.3(c)(2), (f),
(7) , and (h) ; 73.4(g) and (h); 73.4(g); 73.5(d); 74.2(b)(2), (b)(8), (c)(10)(A) –
(7) and (g)(8) ; 73.5(d) (D), (d)(2)(C), and (d)(2)(D). These revisions provide
(5) ; 74.2(b)(2) , (b)(8) guidance on continuous residence, physical presence, and
AD08-14 (08-15-08)
(I) , (c)(10)(A) , (c)(10) overseas naturalization for a spouse or child of a member
(B) , (c)(10)(C) , (c)(10) of the Armed Forces, per amendments to the INA by the
(D) , (d)(2)(C) , and (d) “National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008,”
(2)(D) Pub. L. 110-181 (as enacted January 28, 2008).
This memorandum removes paragraph (c)(9) from
AD08-19 (10-01-08) Chapter 74.2(c)(9)
Chapter 74.2
This memorandum revises Adjudicator’s Field Manual
Chapter: 23.2(j)(2) ( AFM ) Chapter: 23.2(j)(2)(A) by amending section 23.2
AD07-19 (11-08-
(A) regarding the Removal of Receipt Requirements for
2007)
Certain H and L Adjustment Applicants Returning from a
Trip Abroad.
This memorandum revises sections of subchapter 72.2(d)
AD07-01 (09-18- Chapters 72.2(d)(5) , (5) , (6) , (7) , (8) , and (9) of the Adjudicator’s Field
2007) (6) , (7) , (8) , and (9) Manual by amending section 72.2 regarding guidelines for
the adjudication of Form N648 waivers.
( AFM ) Chapters 10.9(a) and adds Appendix 10-10 to
reflect modifications to the availability of fee waivers by the
AD07-19 (07-30- Chapters: 10.9(a) final rule “Adjustment of the Immigration and
2007) and Appendix 10-10
Naturalization Benefit Application and Petition Fee
Schedule.” 72 FR 29851 (May 30, 2007). This rule is
effective on July 30, 2007.
( AFM ) Chapters 10.1(c) ; 10.3(f) ; 1 10.5(a) , (b) ; 10.11
Chapters: 10.1(c)
(b) ; 25.2(e)(2) ; and 38.1(e)(6) , (7) , (9) and adds
10.3(f) 10.5(a) ,
Appendix 10-9 to reflect the revised request for evidence
AD07-05 [06-18-2007] (b) 10.11(b) 11.1
notice of intention to deny procedures as published in the
(m) 25.2(e)(2)
Federal Register on April 17, 2007. 72 FR 19100. Also,
38.1(e)(6) , (7) , (9)
this memorandum revises AFM Chapter 11.1(m) to clarify
Appendix 10-9
when applicants or petitioners must submit documents as
originals or as photocopies. 72 FR 19100 .
AD 07-22 (01-03-07) Chapter 23.3(e)(1) ( AFM ) Chapter 23.3(e)(1) to indicate that the validity of
Form I-693 is extended until January 1, 2008.
Chapters: This memorandum revises Adjudicator’s Field Manual
· 21.2(f) (AFM) Chapter 21.2(f) and adds Appendix 21-6 to provide
· 21.2(g) guidance for adjudication of family-based petitions and
AD 07-17 (02-08-08) · 21.2(h) Form I-129F (Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)) under the Adam
· 21.2(i) Walsh Child Protection and Safety Act of 2006. Also, this
Appendix: update renumbers current chapter 21.2(f) as 21.2(g), 21.2
· 21-6 (g) as 21.2(h), and 21.2(h) as 21.2(i).
This memorandum revises:

· Chapter 31.2(d) of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual
( AFM ) to include new provisions regarding admission
periods for aliens previously in H-4 status and provisions
Chapter 31.2(d) for aliens applying for additional periods of admission
AD 06-29 (12-05-06) Chapter 31.3(g)(14)
beyond the H-1B six year maximum;
Chapter 32.6(h)
· Chapter 31.3(g) to include section (14) regarding
appropriate of length of admission for H-1B aliens who
have not exhausted their six-year maximum but have been
absent from the U.S. for more than one year; and
· Chapter 32.6 to include section (h) regarding
decoupling time spent in L-2 status from L-1 maximum
period of stay.
This memorandum provides interim field guidance in light
of the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision in Schneider
v. Chertoff, 450 F.3d 944 (9th Cir. 2006) . This
memorandum also establishes interim procedures for
Chapter 22.2(b) and (j)
AD 06-46 (01-23-07) adjudicating national interest waiver (NIW) immigrant
(6) ; Chapter 23.5
petitions and related adjustment of status applications filed
on behalf of physicians practicing in medically
underserved areas or at facilities operated by the
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Updates Adjudicator’s Field Manual Chapter 25.2
guidance on the adjudication of Form I-829 s for the
AD 06-31 & AD 06-04 removal of conditions for conditional permanent residents
Chapter 25.2
(12-21-06) under the immigrant investor visa categories and for Form
N-400 s filed by EB-5 conditional residents with pending
Form I-829s.
This memorandum revises Subchapter 23.2(b) of the
AD 06-34 (01/12/07) Sub Chapter 23-2
Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM)
This Adjudicator's Field Manual update revises criteria in
Chapter 23.11(b)(1) Chapter 23.11(b)(1)(last bullet) for adjustment under the
(last bullet) and Cuban Adjustment Act to reflect publication of Matter of
AD 07-06 (01/03/07)
Appendix 23-6 (new Buschini (June 30, 2006), USCIS Administrative Appeals
appendix). Office Adopted Decision. This update also adds Appendix
23-6, which reprints Matter of Buschini in full.
This memorandum revises Chapters 23.13(d)(2) , 23.13
Chapters 23.13(d)(2) , (d)(3) , 23.13(d)(4)(E) , and 23.13(f)(1) of the Adjudicator’s
23.13(d)(3) , 23.13(d) Field Manual ( AFM ) in order to modify the criteria for
AD 06-41 (12/04/06)
(4)(E) , and 23.13(f)(1) interview waivers by granting the Nebraska Service Center
the jurisdiction to grant certain types of inadmissibility
waivers.
This memorandum replaces all of Chapter 22, which
provides guidance on the adjudication of petitions for
AD 03-01(09/12/ 06) Chapter 22
classification under the employment-based immigrant visa
categories.
This memorandum replaces Appendix 41-2 of the
AD 07-03 (06/27/06) Appendix 41-2 Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) with a correctly
formatted Appendix 41-2.
This memorandum replaces all of Chapter 22 , which
provides guidance on the adjudication of petitions for
AD 03-01 (09/12/06) Chapter 22
classification under the employment-based immigrant visa
categories.
This memorandum revises Chapters 10.3 (General
Chapters 10.3 and Adjudication Procedures) and adds Appendix 10-8
AD 06-45 (08/24/06)
Appendix 10-8 (Complying with Particular Timeframes When Processing
Cases) the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM )
This memorandum revises Chapter 31.3(g)(8) of the
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to provide interim
AD 05-15 (09/23/05) Chapter 31.3(g)(8)
guidance pertaining to the Department of Labor PERM
Regulations at 20 CFR 656 .
This memorandum revises Chapters 75.2 (The Oath
Chapters 75.2 and
AD 06-43 (08/24/06) Ceremony) and 75.3 ( Ceremony-Related Issues ) of the
75.3
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM )
This memorandum revises Chapter 23.2(k) of the

AD 06-26 (07/11/06) Chapter 23.2(k) Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to provide guidance
regarding the proper disposition of Forms I-508 and I-566.
Chapters 23.6(a)(1) This memorandum revises Chapters 23.6(a)(1) and 23.6

AD06-36 (06/30/06)
and 23.6(b)(2) . (b)(2) in the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM).
This memorandum replaces Chapter 32.4(a)(note) with
AD06-35 (06/30/06) Chapter 32.4(a)(note) revised Chapter 32.4(a)(Note) of the Adjudicator's Field
Manual (AFM).
This memorandum revises Chapter 25.1(g)(4)(C) of the
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to clarify procedures
AD06-33 (06/02/06) Chapter 25.1(g)(4)(C)
for I-751s filed by Conditional Permanent Residents who
are overseas on official military or government orders.
This memorandum revises Chapter 31.3(g) of the
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to include section 13
AD06-27 (06/06/06) Chapter 31.3(g)(13)
regarding H-1B cap exemptions pursuant to 214(g)(5) of
the Act.
This memorandum adds Chapter 21.2(e)(4)(C) to the
AD06-21 (06/14/06) Chapter 21.2(e)(4)(C) Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to clarify the opting-out
provisions for F2A visas.
This memorandum revises Chapters 37.4(e)(2) , 37.4(g) ,
Chapters 37.4(e)(2) ,
and 37.4(k)(1) in the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM )
AD06-21 (06/14/06) 37.4(g) , and 37.4(k)(1)
regarding adjudication of Form I-539 for V-2, V-3 Status
whose petitioning parent has naturalized.
This memorandum revises Chapters 25.1(g)(1) and 25.1
Chapters 25.1(g)(1)
AD06-15 (01/30/06) (g)(2) in the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) regarding
and 25.1(g)(2)
joint petition credibility issues.
This memorandum revises Chapter 72.2(d)(5) and
Chapter 72.2(d)(5) and Appendix 72-13 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM )
AD 06-09 (05/10/06)
Appendix 72-13 regarding adjudications of N-648 medical certifications for
disability exceptions
Guidance pertaining to K visas in Chapters 37.1, 37.2,
Chapters 37.1, 37.2,
AD 01-17 (05/10/06) 37.3 in the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) is
37.3
undergoing revision.
This revision to Chapter 10.17(a) to the Adjudicator’s
AD 06-30 (04/20/06) Chapter 10.17(a) Field Manual ( AFM ) clarifies when adjudication officers
may reopen applications or petitions.
This memorandum revises Appendix 10-6 of the
AD 06-22 (03/01/06) Appendix 10-6
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ).
This memorandum adds an Appendix 35-1 to the
AD 06-18 (02/17/06) Appendix 35-1
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) .
Chapters 10.12(b)(1) ,
This memorandum revises Chapters 10.12(b)(1) and
(c)(1) and Appendices
AD 06-17 (02/06/06) 10.12(c)(1) and adds Appendices 10-1 , 10-2 , 10-3 , and
10-1 , 10-2 , 10-3 , 10-4
10-4 to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM).
This memorandum revises Chapter 23.3(e)(1) of the

AD 06-13 (01/11/06) Chapter 23.3(e)(1)
Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ).
This memorandum revises Chapter 11.1(c) and
Chapter 11.1(c) and
AD 06-12 (01/11/06) Appendix 74-14 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual
Appendix 74-14
( AFM ).
Chapter 4.6 and
This update adds Chapter 4.6 and Appendices 4-15
AD 06-02 (02/13/06) Appendices 4-15
through 4-28 to the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM).
through 4-28
This memorandum revises sections (a) and (b) of and
Chapter 15.1 adds section (d) to Chapter 15.1 of the Adjudicator’s Field
AD 06-01 (11/23/05)
Appendix 15-3 Manual ( AFM ). This memorandum also adds Appendix
15-3 to the AFM .
Chapter 73.6(d)(3)(B) This memorandum revises Chapter 73.6(d)(3)(B)(third
AD 05-35 (09/19/05)
(third bullet) bullet) of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ).
This memorandum adds Chapters 21.11 and
Chapters 21.11 and Appendices 21-4 and 21-5 , and revises Chapter 23.5(d)
AD 05-34 (04/03/06) 23.5(d) ; Appendices of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ). These additions
21-4 and 21-5 and revisions address petitions by survivors of certain U.S.
Armed Forces Members.
This memorandum revises Chapter 34.1 and adds
Chapter 34.6 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to
Chapters 34.1 and
AD 05-24 (12/15/05) provide interim policy and processing guidelines for E-3
34.6
Specialty Occupation Workers and Employment
Authorization for E-3 Dependent Spouses
This memorandum revises Chapter 10.9 (c)(1) and adds
AD 06-03 (09/19/05) Chapter 10.9 (c)(1) Appendix 12-3 of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ).
(12/05/05) Chapter 20.5 Removed - Under Revision

(12/05/05) Chapter 22 Removed - Under Revision
Chapter 12.1 & Added new material on Representation in Immigration
AD 06-05 (09/01/05)
Appendix 12-1 Proceedings
This memorandum replaces Chapter 41.6 of the
AD 05-33 (10/31/05) Chapter 41.6 Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) with a revised Chapter
41.6
This memorandum replaces Chapters 32.3, 32.4(a) and
Chapters 32.3 , 32.4(a)
AD 05-26 (07/28/05) 32.5 with revised Chapters 32.3, 32.4(a) and 32.5 of the
and 32.5
Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM)
Adds guidance relating to the recapture of time spent
Chapter 31.3 and
AD 05-21 (10/20/05) outside the United States by H-1B and L-1 nonimmigrants
Chapter 32.6
This memorandum adds Chapter 51.4 to the Adjudicator’s

AD 05-18 (09/13/05) Chapter 51.4
Field Manual ( AFM ).
This memorandum replace s Chapter 30.3(c)(2)(A) with a
AD 05-11 (06/06/05) Chapter 30.3(c)(2)(A) revised Chapter 30.3(c)(2)(A) of the Adjudicator’s Field
Manual (AFM).
Appendix 73-1 ;
(06/01/05) Appendix 74-6 ; Technical Amendments
Chapter 71-1(d)(1)
Chapter 21-2, Section
This memorandum replaces Chapter 21-2, section (d)(1)
(d)(1)(G) Appendix 21-
AD 05-10 (05/08/05) (G) of the Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) and replaces
3, Editor’s Note and
Appendix 21-3 of the AFM.
Part A
Chapter 3.5(c) ; 3.5
(a) ; 3.7 ; 23.3(e)(1) ; Technical Amendments provided by Program Regulations
(03/13/05)
30.4 ; 56 .; Appendix Development AFM Coordinator
75-3
NQP4 Processing Memorandum Issued September 30,
(02/09/05) Appendix 72-1
2003
This memorandum replaces Chapter 25.2(g) and
Chapter 25.2(g) ;
Appendix 25-1 FAQs 9 - 10 of the Adjudicator’s Field
AD 05-07 (01/18/05) Appendix 25-1 FAQs 9
Manual (AFM) with a revised Chapter 25.2(g) and a
- 10
revised Appendix 25-1 FAQs 9-10.
Chapter 3.6(g) and Incorporates DHS policy regarding the Office of the
AD 04-14 (09/30/04)
Appendix 3-1 Inspector General.
This memorandum revises Chapters 10.9(a) and 10.9(b)
Chapters 10.9(a) and in the Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) by updating
10.9(b) instructions and processing guidance for adjudication of
AD 04-11 (08/24/04)
fee waiver requests pursuant to 8 CFR 103.7(c).
AD 04-09 (08/30/04) Chapter 41.1(a)(1) Revised guidance concerning 212(g)(1)(A) waiver.
This memorandum replaces Chapter 75.2 of the
AD 04-08 (11/01/04) Chapter 75.2 Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM) with a revised Chapter
75.2.
This memoranda revises Chapter 41.3(b) of the
AD 04-05 (11/02/04) Chapter 41.3(b) Adjudicator’s Field Manual ( AFM ) to add guidance on
waivers for HIV infected K and V nonimmigrants.
Adds guidance on the adjudication of applications for
Chapter 23.10
AD 04-02 (08/25/04) adjustment of status under section 13 of the Act of
Appendix 23-5
September 11, 1957.
Revises the validity period for IBIS checks from 35 days to
AD 04-07 (02/09/04) Chapter 10.3(b)
90 days.
Revises paragraphs (a) and (b) to clarify that the
enforceable affidavit of support is not required if the
AD 03-36 (11/28/03) Chapter 20.5
adjustment of status application was filed prior to
December 19, 1997.
AD 03-31 (09/22/03) Chapter 30.12 Provides guidance on Health Care Worker Certification
AD 03-29 (03/20/03) Chapter 73.6 Adds guidance on good moral character.
Chapter 74.2 ,
Appendix 74-20 ,
Appendix 74-21 ,
Adds guidance on review of the naturalization application.
AD 03-28 (04/17/03) Appendix 74-22 ,
Appendix 74-23 ,
Appendix 74-24 , and
Appendix 74-25 .
Chapter 61 ; Chapter
62 ; Chapter 81 ; Adds guidance on bonds, fines, liquidated damages,
AD 03-26 (03/26/03)
Chapter 82 ; and statistical reports, management techniques and liaison.
Chapter 83 .
Chapter 73.3, Chapter Adds guidance on the continuity and physical presence
AD 03-25 (03/20/03)
73.5 requirements for naturalization applicants.
Chapter 71 , Appendix
71- 5 , Appendix 71-6 ,
AD 03-24 (03/20/03) Appendix 71-7 ,
certificates of citizenship and related appendices.
Appendix 71-8 , and
Appendix 71-9
Adds a discussion of the naturalization eligibility
Chapter 73.7 ; requirements that an applicant be attached to the
AD 03-23 (03/20/03)
Chapter 73.8 Constitution, proficient in English and knowledgeable
about U.S. history and government.
Adds guidance on discussion of the naturalization
AD 03-22 (02/20/03) Chapter 73.4
residence requirements.
Revises guidance on the period of admission for V-2 and
AD 03-21 ( 01/24/03) Chapter 37.4(g) V-3 nonimmigrants to include the 45 day period provided
for in section 424 of the USA PATRIOT Act.
Adds guidance on the requitement that an applicant for
AD 03-20 (03/20/03) Chapter 73.1 naturalization be “Lawfully Admitted for Permanent
Residence”
AD 03-18 (03/26/03) Chapter 56
various USCIS documents.
Provides guidance on the validity of immigrant petitions
AD 03-16 (08/04/03) Chapter 20.2(c)
under section 106(c) of AC21 (Public Law 106-313)
Adds guidance on the review of Form N-400 with regard to
Chapter 74.2(a) and
AD 03-13 (03/20/03) Part 1 (“Information about you”)and Part 8 (“Allegiance to
Chapter 74.2(h)
the United States”).
Adds guidance on the review of Form N-400 with regard to
AD 03-12 (01/03/03) Chapter 74.2(d) Part 4 (“Information about your residence and
employment”).
Revises adjudicative guidelines regarding aliens to are
Chapter 74.2(c) and
AD 03-11 (12/10/02) medically exempt from certain naturalization requirements;
Appendix 72-13
adds a new Appendix on the same topic.
Adds a new chapter on the adjudication of Applications for
AD 03-10 (06/23/03) Chapter 54
Advance Parole
Chapter 31.1(b) ;
Provides guidance on granting extensions of H-1B stay
AD 03-09 (04/24/03) Chapter 31.2(d) ; and
beyond the 6 th year in accordance with Pub. 107-273.
Chapter 31.3(g)
Appendix 71-1 ;
Appendix 71-2 ; Updates the Nationality Charts contained in the indicated
AD 03-08 (12/04/02)
Appendix 71-3 ; and Appendices.
Appendix 71-4 ;
Adds a discussion of Section 212(e) waivers for J-1
AD 03-07 (07/18/03) Chapter 45
nonimmigrants
Revises the Technical Issues section of the chapter on
adjudication of L-1 petitions to Clarify points relating to
appropriate legal entities; provide suggestions on more
specific qualifying relationship evidence; provide
Chapter 32.6 ; suggestions on additional evidence that can be required of
AD 03-06 (03/20/03)
Appendix 32-1 publicly traded SEC regulated companies, especially in a
merger/acquisition situation; provide suggestions evidence
pertaining to "doing business" for an Import/Export
business; and clarify points relating to specialized
knowledge.
Revises designation of person in HQOPRD to whom Visas
AD 03-04 (10/15/02) Chapter 30.2(e)(2)
Mantis reports must be sent.
Adds guidelines relating to the adjudication of applications
AD 03-03 (03/26/03) Chapter 38 for temporary protected status and deferred enforced
departure.
Adds a discussion of the legalization and family unity
AD 03-02 (03/20/03) Chapter 24
programs.
Chapter 75 ; Appendix Adds a chapter to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual
75-1 ; Appendix 75-2 ; concerning the Oath of Naturalization and the Oath
AD 02-31 (02/06/03)
Appendix 75-3 ; and Ceremony, along with relating appendices. Also cancels
Appendix 75-4 relating Operations Instructions.
Adds AFM Chapters 74.1, 74.2(c) and 74.2(g) pertaining
AD 02-30 (08/20/02) Chapter 74 parts 3 and 7 of the Form N-400, revises the AFM Table of
Contents.
Appendix 23-7 ; and Adds Appendices pertaining to INSAMS and Waivers for
AD 02-26 (08/20/02)
Appendix 45-1 Certain Exchange Visitors.
Adds Chapter to the Adjudicator's Field Manual
AD 02-25 (11/19/02) Chapter 76 concerning Adjudicator's responsibilities relating to
denaturalization
AD 02-24 (01/04/02) Chapter 37.4 Adds a new chapter concerning V nonimmigrants.
Adds a new chapter concerning reentry permits; removes
AD 02-23 (05/12/03) Chapter 52
the old OI 223 from the Service’s Operations Instructions.
Chapter 31.5(b) and H-2B Labor Certification for Canadian Musicians Coming
AD 02-22 (04/2403)
Chapter 31.5(c) to Perform within 50 miles of the Canadian Border.
AD 02-21 (04/17/03) Chapter 34 benefits under certain employment authorized
nonimmigrant classifications (E, I & R)
Explains the bar on applicants for change from B to F-1 or
Chapter 30.3(c)(1) ;
AD 02-20 (09/25/02) M-1 attending school prior to approval of the application;
and Appendix 30-1
adds an Appendix containing the SOP for Form I-539 .
Chapter 21.4 ;
Chapter 21.6 ;
Chapter 21.7 ; Adds guidelines relating to the adjudication of various
AD 02-17 (10/06/03)
Chapter 21.8 ; relative visa petition cases.
Chapter 21.9 ; and
Chapter 21.10 .
Adds guidelines relating to the adjudication of spousal
AD 02-16 (03/20/03) Chapter 21.3
relative visa petition cases.
Chapter 21.5 ; Adds guidelines relating to the adjudication of orphan
AD 02-15 (04/17/03)
Appendix 21-2 cases.
AD 02-14 (03/18/02) Table of Contents Updates the AFM Table of Contents.
Adds guidelines relating to the adjudication of applications
AD 02-13 (04/17/03) Chapter 35
pertaining to students and exchange visitors.
Adds Chapter 25.1 on joint petitions and waiver
AD 02-11 (05/14/04) Chapter 25.1 applications for removal of conditions pursuant to the
marriage fraud amendments of 1986
Chapter 32.3(b) ; Updates discussion of L-1 nonimmigrants to reflect
Chapter 32.3(d) ; change in law allowing blanket L-1 beneficiaries to qualify
AD 02-09 (02/26/02)
Chapter 32.4(a) ; and with as little as 6 months experience in the previous 3
Chapter 32.5(a) years.
Chapter 21.1 ,
Adds Chapters dealing with relative visa petitions in
AD 02-08 (04/17/03) Chapter 21.2 ,
general.
Appendix 21-3
Chapter 72.1 , 72.2 , Processes and Procedures for Conducting Naturalization
AD 02-07 (01/30/02)
72.3 Interviews.
Rescission of adjustment to lawful permanent resident
AD 02-05 (04/17/03) Chapter 26
status.
Adds a new chapter dealing with refugee travel documents
AD 02-04 (04/17/03) Chapter 53
Chapter 55 ; Appendix
Adds guidance regarding the adjudication of Employment
AD 02-03 (05/12/03) 55- 2 ; and Appendix
Authorization Documents
55-3 .
Chapter 51 ; Appendix Adds a new chapter and appendix relating to Applications
AD 02-02 (04/17/03)
51-1 to Replace Permanent Resident Card
Chapter 10.3 ;
Chapter 10.12 ;
AD 01-34 (05/12/03) IBIS Checks on Applications and Petitions
Appendix 10-5 ; and
Appendix 10-6
Completion of Interagency Border Inspection System
AD01-33 (8/21/01) Chapter 10.3 (IBIS) Lookout Checks on Applications and Petitions for
Immigration Benefits
Adjustment of status for certain Syrian nationals granted
AD01-29 (7/26/01) Chapter 23.14
asylum in the U.S.
Lists regular reports required by the Adjudication
AD01-28 (6/27/01) Appendix 81-3
(including Naturalization) program
Adds DOJ Handbook entitled “Developing Useful
AD01-27 (6/22/01) Appendix 81-1
Performance Indicators”
Provides instructions for preparing denial orders and
AD01-26 (6/11/01) Chapters 10.7 , 10.8
appellate case records
Describes procedures for obtaining a report from the
AD01-25 (6/7/01) Chapter 14.10
Library of Congress
Provides a list of internet websites useful for doing
AD01-24 (5/22/01) Appendix 14-1
adjudicative research
Adds a new chapter relating to Applications for Advance
AD 01-23 (03/20/03) Chapter 42
Permission to Enter as a Nonimmigrant
Adds a chapter to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual
AD 01-21 (03/20/03) Chapter 10.20
concerning Approval Stamps.
Adds discussion of general immigrant issues pertaining to
AD01-19 (06/05/01) Chapter 20
Adjudications Program
Chapter 11.1 ;
Chapter 15.1 ; and
Updates AFM discussions concerning Submission of
Chapter 15.4 ;
AD 01-18 (04/17/03) Supporting Documents; Consideration of Evidence; and
Appendix 10-5 ;
Interview Policies and Procedures
Appendix 11-1 ; and
Appendix 15-2
Adds information about States recognizing common law
AD01-16 (4/18/01) Appendix 21-1
marriages
Chapter 30 ; Chapter
31 ; Chapter 32 ; General information on nonimmigrants and information on
AD01-15 (10/11/01)
Chapter 33 ; Appendix the adjudication of temporary worker petitions.
31-4
Adds several new subchapters on the adjudication of
AD 01-14 (06-06-03) Chapter 23
Applications for Adjustment of Status
AD01-11 (03/08/01) Chapter 3.6(e) Miscellaneous AFM Update
AD01-10 (01/25/01) Appendix 10-1 Codes for Pubic Copies of Decisions
Miscellaneous Updates (Attorneys and Other
AD01-05 (12/08/00) Chapter 12
Representatives)
Appendices 73-1 , 73-
AD01-04 (12/08/00) Naturalization Instruction Guides
2 , 73-3 , and 73-4
Chapter 23.3 ;
Chapter 41.3 ;
Chapter 41.6 ; Adds guidance concerning medical examinations,
Chapter 83.4 ; vaccination requirements, waivers of medical grounds of
AD 01-03 (10/17/02)
Appendix 41-1 ; inadmissibility, and designation of civil surgeons and
Appendix 41-2 ; revocation of such designation.
Appendix 41-3 ; and
Appendix 41-4 .
Chapters 3 , 4 , 10 ,
11 , 14 & 15 ; Miscellaneous
AD01-02 (12/8/00)
Appendices 10-1, 10-2, Updates
23-4 and 33-1
Adds a new chapter on the adjudication of Applications for
Chapter 43 ; Appendix
AD 01-01 (04/17/03) Consent to Reapply for Admission After Deportation or
43-1
Removal
List of Organizations Which Provide Consultations for O
AD00-24 (09/25/00) Appendix 33-1
and P Petitions
Appendices 31-2 , 31-
AD00-23 (09/18/00) H-1B SOP Documents
2a & 31-3
List of Occupational Categories for H, J and L
AD00-22 (09/18/00) Appendix 31-1
Nonimmigrants
Chapters 2.5(b) & 32.2 Guidance on the Treatment of Certain International
AD00-17 (08/10/00)
Accounting Firms
Adds Chapter 17 and
AD00-14 (03/01/00)
Appendix 17-1
Adds Appendix 71-4 ;
Adds Appendix 15-1 ; Revises the Adjudicator’s Field Manual Table of Contents;
AD00-13
Removes and reserves
Appendix 72-9
AD00-11 Appendix 10-4 Visa Cable Formats
Appendices 4-1 thru 4-
AD00-10 Position Descriptions for Various Adjudications positions
14
Appendix 23-1C , Designated Civil Surgeons List - Central Region
AD00-09 Appendix 23-1E and Designated Civil Surgeons List - Eastern Region
Appendix 23-1W Designated Civil Surgeons List - Western Region
Educational and Experience Requirements for
AD00-08 Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) Immigrants
(March 20, 2000)
AD 00-07 Adds Chapter 30.1(d)
National Interest Waivers for Second Preference
Employment-Based Immigrant Physicians Serving in
AD 00-06 Chapter 22.6
Medically Underserved Areas or at Veterans Affairs
Facilities
Clarifies issues relating to the automatic revocation of visa
petitions upon the death of the petitioner, the discretionary
AD 00-05 (05/14/04) Chapter 21.5(g)(1)(C)
authority not to revoke the petition, and the effect of the
Family Sponsor Immigration Act.
Adjudication of Advance Parole Requests Filed by
AD99-09
NACARA section 202 Dependents
AD99-08 Immigrant Investor Petitions - Form I-829 Adjudication
AD99-06 Adds Chapter 10.9 Fee Waivers
AD99-04 Adds Chapter 2 Customer Service
AD99-03 NQP4 Procedures Appendices (July 12, 1999)
AD99-02 HRIFA Adjustment Procedures (Pub. L. 105-277)
Adjustment of Status under NACARA, revises section (f)
AD99-01 Chapter 23.12 (3), Advance parole: alien outside the U.S. at time of
request
Removal Conditions for Section 203(b)(5) Immigrants
( Appendix 25-1 ) Frequently Asked Questions about Form I-829
( Appendix 25-2 ) Model Notice to Appear
Model Notice of Automatic Termination of Conditional
( Appendix 25-3 ) Residence of Immigrant Investor Based Upon Failure to
Properly File Form I-829 Petition
( Appendix 25-4 ) Points of Contact for EB-5 Cases

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Adjudicator's Field Manual - Redacted Public Version

Updated Through October, 2008

Posted October 2008

Adjudicator’s Field Manual: Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Organization and Content of the Adjudicator's Field Manual.

1.1 Purpose, Content and Organization of the Manual .

Chapter 2 Customer Service.

The Role of the Adjudicator in Customer Service: The Moment of

2.3 Our Customers

2.4 Excellent Service in a Culturally Diverse Environment

2.6 Professional Service

2.7 Knowledgeable Service

Providing Courteous, Professional and Knowledgeable Service to

Providing Courteous, Professional and Knowledgeable Service to

2.10 Further Reading on Customer Service

Chapter 3 Mission and Functions of Adjudications.

3.2 Mission Statement

3.3 The Chain of Command

3.4 Adherence to USCIS Policy

3.5 Roles of Headquarters, Regions and Field Organizations

3.6 Roles and Functions of Related USCIS and DHS Branches

3.7 Adjudications Working Groups

3.8 Reporting Incidents

3.9 Hostage Situations

Chapter 4 Career Information.

4.2 Training and Professional Development

4.3 The Workplace Environment

4.4 Uniforms, Badges and Credentials

4.5 Immigration Information Officer Uniform Standards

4.6 Fraud Detection and National Security Position Descriptions (FDNS)

I. General Policies and Procedures

Chapter 10 An Overview of the Adjudication Process.

10.1 Receipting and Acceptance Processing

10.2 Record of Proceeding

10.3 General Adjudication Procedures

10.4 Transferring Jurisdiction within USCIS

10.5 Requesting Additional Information

10.6 Post-Decision Case Actions

10.7 Preparing Denial Orders

10.8 Preparing the Appellate Case Record

10.9 Waiver of Fees

10.10 Refund of Fees

10.11 Order of Processing

10.12 Adjudicator’s Responsibilities under FOIA/Privacy Act

10.13 Public Copies of Decisions

10.14 Directed Decisions

10.15 Exercise of Discretion; Uniformity of Decisions

10.16 Denial for Lack of Prosecution

10.17 Preparing Denial Orders

10.18 Certification of Decisions

10.19 Use of Classified Information in Adjudications Decisions [reserved]

Adjudications Approval Stamps, Facsimile Stamps and Dry Seals

Submission of Supporting Documents and Consideration of

11.2 Video and Audio Taping

11.3 Foreign Language Documents and Translations

11.4 Administration of Oaths

11.5 Outside Sources and Other USCIS Records

Chapter 12 Attorneys and Other Representatives [Under Revision].

12.1 Representation in Immigration Proceedings.

12.2 Proper Manner of Dealing with Attorneys and Other Representatives

12.3 PAMS and its Usage

12.4 Appearance in Court

Adjudicator's Field Manual TOC

Adjudicator's Field Manual TOC