State of Texas et al v. United States of America et al

Filing 64

REPLY in Support of 5 Opposed MOTION for Preliminary Injunction, filed by Phil Bryant, Paul R. LePage, Patrick L. McCrory, C.L. "Butch" Otter, Bill Schuette, State of Louisiana, State of Alabama, State of Arizona, State of Arkansas, State of Florida, State of Georgia, State of Idaho, State of Indiana, State of Kansas, State of Montana, State of Nebraska, State of North Dakota, State of Ohio, State of Oklahoma, State of South Carolina, State of South Dakota, State of Texas, State of Utah, State of West Virginia, State of Wisconsin. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Ex 1, # 2 Exhibit Ex. 2, # 3 Exhibit Ex. 3, # 4 Exhibit Ex. 4, # 5 Exhibit Ex. 5, # 6 Exhibit Ex. 6, # 7 Exhibit Ex. 7, # 8 Exhibit Ex. 8, # 9 Exhibit Ex. 9.a, # 10 Exhibit Ex. 9.b, # 11 Exhibit Ex. 10.a, # 12 Exhibit Ex. 10.b, # 13 Exhibit Ex. 10.c, # 14 Exhibit Ex. 10.d, # 15 Exhibit Ex. 10.e, # 16 Exhibit Ex. 10.f, # 17 Exhibit Ex. 10.g, # 18 Exhibit Ex. 10.h, # 19 Exhibit Ex. 10.i, # 20 Exhibit Ex. 10.j, # 21 Exhibit Ex. 10.k, # 22 Exhibit Ex. 10.l, # 23 Exhibit Ex. 10.m, # 24 Exhibit Ex. 10.n, # 25 Exhibit Ex. 10.0, # 26 Exhibit Ex. 10.p, # 27 Exhibit Ex. 10.q, # 28 Exhibit Ex. 10.r, # 29 Exhibit Ex. 10.s, # 30 Exhibit Ex. 11, # 31 Exhibit Ex. 12, # 32 Exhibit Ex. 13, # 33 Exhibit Ex. 14, # 34 Exhibit Ex. 15, # 35 Exhibit Ex. 16, # 36 Exhibit Ex. 17, # 37 Exhibit Ex. 18, # 38 Exhibit Ex. 19, # 39 Exhibit Ex. 20, # 40 Exhibit Ex. 21, # 41 Exhibit Ex. 22, # 42 Exhibit Ex. 23, # 43 Exhibit Ex. 24, # 44 Exhibit Ex. 25, # 45 Exhibit Ex. 26, # 46 Exhibit Ex. 27, # 47 Exhibit Ex. 28, # 48 Exhibit Ex. 29, # 49 Exhibit Ex. 30, # 50 Exhibit Ex. 31, # 51 Exhibit Ex. 32, # 52 Exhibit Ex. 33, # 53 Exhibit Ex. 34, # 54 Exhibit Ex. 35)(Oldham, Andrew)

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From: Woo, EHen Y
Sent: Monday, November 05, 201 2 5:45PM
To: Alby, Nancy J; Barrett, Robin L; Bawden, Kenneth D; Biggs, Michael C; Bilello, Michael; Brown,
Keith M; Cass, William R; Castillo, Ramon; Charbonneau, Teny J; Chau, A1ma K; Chiang, James Y;
C01·sano, Anne Arries; Coven, Phyllis A; Crawford, Jonathan E; Doody, Bemadette A; Dougherty,
Linda M; Erfan, Anita C; Flores, Martha V; Galhnann, AlliJ; Garcia, Anita E; Green, Stephen P;
Guadamuz, Carlos A Jr; Guerra, Juan J; Gulick, David G; Harrell, Charles B; Holston, Leander B;
Jordan, Mari D; Kahl'en, Elizabeth M; Keller, Carol L; Killian-Larios, Maureen E; Kramar, John;
Langlais, Shelly E; Leigh, Lemme J; Lester, David; Looney, Robert V; Lu, Daphne M; Lyons, Roland
E; Mmtin, Irene; Mateme, Rose G; Miramontes, Joel; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Pien·e, Paul M; Prater,
Preston W; Ramirez, John M; Rasmusson, Peter L; Rhodie, Richard S; Rust, Mameen; Sahli, Evelyn R;
Shennan, Kenneth J; Toro, Monica E; Uribe, Dolores L; Valeika, RichardT; Villasenor, Elizabeth;
Walls, Joyce; Weirich, Dm·vin L; Williams, Rachel; Wolder, Diana M; Wong, Jackie W; Wyrough,
James T
Cc: Muzyka, Carolyn L; Rust, Maureen; Sanders, Robert A; Duvall, James; Campos, Linda J; Cone,
Richard K; Dickson, Bruce; Franklin, Shelia D; Gaggiano, Michael J; Grewal, Jasbir S; Kentfield, Lynn;
Peeples, Shirley F; Soo, Cyndie R; Tang, Michael W; UM, Tae H; VanDenBergh, Rebecca; White,
Carla; Young, Korie A; Zug, Renee H
Subject: DACA Cases from the NBC
Importance: High
Attachments: I-821 DACA Coversheet.docx.docx; 10-26-1 2 Final DACA to Field (3).xlsx.xlsx
Good Evening DDs and FODs,

As discussed during last Wednesday's Operations Conference call, the NBC began shipping the sample
DACA cases to the field t(w interview. These files should be arriving in your field offices this week if
they haven' t already.
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ASC appointments were scheduled for these cases and the results should be posted by the time
the ti les arrive in the field.
Each case will have a covcrshect indicat ing it is a DACA file (example attached).

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The attached " ! 0-26-2012 Final DACA to Field" Excel spreadsheet contains the number of DACA cases
each field office should expect to receive.
Field Oftlces wil l be expected to stage l82 l D requests transferred to them by the NBC in the tollowing
NFTS Section Code ranges:

• AQ 0000 - 3999 Pre Decisional
• AQ 4000 -· 5999 3rd Agency
• AQ 6000 - 7999 Decisional
• AQ 8000 - 9999 Post Decisional

Please hold these cases until you receive fUtther guidance on how to proceed with the interviews,

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adjudication and reporting of these cases in cPAS and the PRT.

We expect to issue guidance to the field early this week.
Questions and concerns may be directed to me and Robert Sanders via email or at
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DHS/USCJS , Western Region
24000 Avila Rond
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Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S;
Connor, William; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David
M; Enis, Jill S; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M;
Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne iv1; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V;
Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B; McNeer, Laura K;
Medina-Maltes, Martha E Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M; Olivares, Jose R;
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Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J;
Sheive, Kristy A; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey J;
Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cowan, Robert M; Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffery T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Habtu, Gebre E;
Watkins, Jay C; Russell, Jacquelyn B; Hawthorne, Thomas E
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From: Harrison, Julia L
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 12:45 PM
To: Woo, Ellen Y; Campagnolo, Donna P; Robinson, Terri A; Renaud, Tracy L; Redman, Kathy A; Cowan, Robert M;
Muzyka, Carolyn L
Cc: Tauchen, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shelley M; Dean, Kimberly D; Clum, Teresa; Blackwood, Robert L
Subject: RE: DACA G-56 Call-in letter

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Cc: Harrison, Julia L; Tauchen, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shelley M; Dean, Kimberly D; Clum, Teresa;
Blackwood, Robert L
Subject: RE: DACA G-56 call-in letter

I have one question for the group. I am not sure if this has been discussed or addressed in any of the documents
we have seen to date.

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Rucienski, Jason S
Valeika, Richard T
DACA Background Checks
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:21:17 PM
DACA Background Checks.pdf

Rich,
Attached is the outline of our training materials on Background/Security checks.
Jason S. Rucienski
Senior Immigration Services Officer
USCIS San Francisco Field Office

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

VII. Background & Security Checks

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Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

99- BCU FlowChart
Flow chart indicates overview of the background check process once potentially derogatory information
has been identified as a result of the security checks or from other sources.

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101, 102- Background & Security Checks (Continued)
Does the Information Belong to the Requestor?

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Yeager-Bowser, Keri
Basurto, Malu; Campbell, Marcella V; Charles, Deborah L; Diaz, Marianela; Dlugoszewski, Carly L; Freitas, Gary
S; Hinds, Mary L; Marmar, Bruce L; McCrary, Cassandra E; Melton, K E; Miller, Bertha A; Modrell, Teresa A;
Munroe, Alison L; Olson, Susan W; Reiff, William I; Sandino, Karina T; Velez, Leida V
Allain, Jeannie L; Ashley, Tina J; Bae, Connie J; Baranowski, Katherine L; Barnes, Judith L; Black, Stephanie G;
Borjal, Ely P; Brinkworth, Gerry J; Bryan, Sherecia D; Buono, Paul M; Cassidy, Berta M; Castro, Anouchka;
Cavanaugh, Daniel M; Cintron, Roberto; Coca, Maria B; Collins, Roxroy A; Conner, Lorelie C; Cordero, Angelica;
Crockett, Stanley W; Dalziel, Karen L; Dang, Tuan; De Jesus, Elba M; Dean, Kimberly D; DeBoe, Mayburn E;
Dennis, Lynuel W; Diaz, Marta M; Diaz, Natalie; Espinosa-Garcia, Juliette; Fernandez, Lourdes M; Fernandez,
Rosalinda; Finnerty, Meryl M; Fletcher, James C; Flint, Donna K; Garcia, Iris M; Gonzalez-Ferrer, Deliana;
Guerrero, Geraldine C; Hackbarth, Joseph M; Harrison, Haydee M; Hesles, Monica M; Hill, Robert O; Iglesias,
Margaret; Iniguez, Nancy M; Janssen, Warren; Johnson, Cheryl L; Jordan-Starks, Ann Marie; Karabiyik, Elva A;
Kernan, Joseph E; Kerns, Kevin J; Killian, Scott S; Koch, Steven P; Krawczyk, Michael A; Lassen, Brett H;
Lopez-Tome, Eileen E; Magana, Erma C; Mansfield, Roketa F; Marmar, Bruce L; Marzewski, Kim R; Maus, Maria
I; Meeker, Leslie A; Mendez, Gladys M; Morrow, Meredith A; Muirhead, Suzanne A; Muttuswamy,
Sivaloganathan L; Naranjo, Maria; Nunez, Rodolfo P; Olguin, Christina; Olson, Susan W; Onyango, Paul O;
Ortiz, Joyce M; Ow, Alanna; Pecinovsky, Steven; Pimentel, Fausto; Ramos, Michelle O; Randall, Shelly D;
Rinehart, Brett R; Robertson, Lisa J; Rodriguez, Ileana; Rodriguez, Luis A; Rodriguez, Marcia R; Ruggiero,
Phyllis; Sandino, Karina T; Sankar, Gina M; Sapko, Jeffrey M; Sewall, Amanda F; Seymour-Carter, Elvira T;
Smith, Kristen J; Soto, Maritza P; Stulz, Enid; Tavel, Maria; Thornton, Bobby C; Tilley, Peter S; Veiga, Ashtin M;
Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Weselmann, Jay; Whaling, Carmen M; Wilcox, Wendy M; Dorochoff, Ruth A; Frazier,
Denise M; Gomez, Cindy N; Swacina, Linda; Tierney, Terry; Iglesias, Margaret; Carson, Darren P
Field Operations DACA SOP and training materials
Monday, November 05, 2012 12:59:42 PM

DACA POCS and Field Leadership—
The Field Operations DACA SOP and training presentation are now available on (b) (7)(E) When
you click on this link you will see the DACA SOP and training presentation links on the right hand
side of the page.
The entire DACA process is captured in this SOP; however, Chapter 3 (Page 19) begins the summary
of the process flow for the DACA Filings. On page 22 (Step 10) there is an explanation of the
responsibilities of the field offices in this process. Once field offices receive the files they will
manually schedule the cases for an interview within a week of their arrival for 45 days out. If an
RFE needs to be issued, then the officer will do so following established RFE procedures. DACA
requests will be adjudicated within ICMS.
Chapter 8 (beginning on Page 44) discusses the adjudication of a DACA request including evaluating
the evidence to determine if the guidelines have been met, RFE and NOID procedures, what to do if
an A-file is unobtainable, mandatory system searches, as well as adjudicating the DACA request in
light of criminal, fraud and TECS issues.
Chapter 9 (beginning on Page 96) highlights the steps to be followed when issuing an RFE, NOID,
approvals and denials including when to access and update ICMS. Please pay close attention to
page 100 and review those DACA denials that require supervisory review (i.e. for criminal issues,
trips out of the US that were not brief and casual, and if the requestor did not meet the educational
requirement). A supervisory hold must be placed in ICMS on these cases prior to giving the case to
a supervisor for review.
Chapter 10 (Page 105) discusses the post denial process and how a field office should hold a case
for 45 days prior to sending the file to the NRC in case the requestor asks for a review of the
decision through the SRMT process (discussed in Chapter 13, beginning on page 116).

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Chapter 12 (beginning on Page 107) discusses the adjudication of the I-765 employment
authorization form. If the DACA request is approved then the EAD should be issued as a C33 and
the “valid from” date is the date of approval and the “valid to” date is 2 years minus one day from
the date of approval or to the end date of the deferred removal date under DACA, whichever is
earlier.
Chapter 14 (beginning on Page 127) discusses the process for terminating a DACA request and
Chapter 15 (beginning on Page 130) discusses the adjudication of the I-131 advance parole
request.
I am the SER Adjudications POC for DACA issues. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Thank you.

Keri Yeager-Bowser
Regional Immigration Services Officer
390 N. Orange Avenue (b) (6)
Orlando, FL 32801

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From: Harrison, Julia L
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:30 AM
To: Goodwin, Shelley M; Garman, Gary G; Gallagher, Kevin E; Tierney, Terry; Woo, Ellen Y; Upchurch,
Evelyn M
Cc: Renaud, Tracy L; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Redman, Kathy A; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Robinson, Terri A;
Cowan, Robert M; Tauchen, Robert B; Campagnolo, Donna P; Monica, Donald J
Subject: DACA material

Good morning everyone. The DACA SOP & training presentation are now
available on Connect.
Julia L. Harrison
Chief, Operations Division
Field Operations Directorate
111 Massachusetts Ave.

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Campagnolo. Donna P
Benavides. Jaime L
FW: DACA Policy Memo Draft

Date:
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Monday, July 30, 2012 1:14:30 PM
DACA Memo AFM Draft 7-27-12 (CLEAN).docx

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From: Benavides, Jaime L
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Subject: FW: DACA Policy Memo Draft

Sheila, Bunnie,

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Please review the attached DACA AFM draft memo
Please send your comments back to Donna by NLT 2pm. Thanks.

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Jaime
From: Campagnolo, Donna P
Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 8:46 AM
To: Benavides, Jaime L
Cc: Harrison, Julia L
Subject: DACA Policy Memo Draft

Jaime: As discussed, attached is the DACA draft memo. If you could have some folks take a
look and let me know by 2 pm today if we have any concems.

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D eputy Associate Director, Field Operations
US Citzenship and Immigration Services
D epartment of Homeland Security
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Muzyka, Carolyn L
Corsano, Anne Arries; Looney, Robert V; Jordan, Mari D; Pierre, Paul M; Kramar, John; Gulick, David G
Woo, Ellen Y; Valeika, Richard T; Rust, Maureen
FW: SOP
Friday, September 07, 2012 1:00:39 AM
DACA SOP 8-30-2012 1149am.pdf

WR Team,
We had a chance to meet with Rosemary and the CSC staff yesterday to chat about DACA. They are
in the process of training their staff on the new SOP and are continuing to work on their existing
workload pending the arrival of the DACA cases which can start to appear as soon as September
20. Ten thousand have been uploaded into SNAP of which 5830 are scheduled for ASC
appointments for September 17.
Here are some additional tidbits of info:

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I asked Rosemary if she or a member of her staff would like to join a conference call with all of
you. She has assigned one of her staff to participate on the weekly Adjudications call to be
available to answer questions.
Jerry Rigdon, HQ SCOPS, was kind enough to forward to me the draft DACA SOP as it was provided
to those attending the "train the trainer" workshop in DC last week. He cautioned that tweaks and
minor edits for clarity are being made as a result of questions/concerns they are encountering as
they train officers at the four Service Centers this week and next.
I also had a chance to chat with Terri Robinson from the NBC today. She shared the following info:

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We can discuss all this a little more on Tuesday’s call.

Carolyn

From: Rigdon, Jerry L
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 6:09 PM
To: Muzyka, Carolyn L
Cc: Melville, Rosemary; Velarde, Barbara Q
Subject: Fw: SOP

Hello Carolyn:
It was nice meeting you this afternoon.
As you review the document, please don't hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
Jerry
From: Roman-Riefkohl, Guillermo
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 02:06 PM
To: Rigdon, Jerry L
Subject: RE: SOP

Jerry,
I’ve attached the SOP from last Friday. Let me know if you need anything else.
Thank you.

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guillermo
Guillermo Roman-Riefkohl
Adjudications Officer
Family and Status Branch
SCOPS/USCIS/DHS
20 Massachusetts Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20529
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From: Rigdon, Jerry L
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:04 PM
To: Roman-Riefkohl, Guillermo
Subject: SOP
Guillermo:
Will you please e-mail me the version of the SOP from last Friday?
Thanks!

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Douglas, David M
Coates, Timothy S; Dooley, Sharon V; Moyer, Chester S; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Webb, Russell L
Webb, Russell L; Connor, William; Pratt, Charles E
Deferred Action Q&A
Monday, June 18, 2012 4:23:41 PM
Deferred Action Q&A.pdf

Directors,
Please let me know if you have fielded questions in your information rooms about this new process.
The region is conducting a call tomorrow morning to discuss. Apparently, some of the districts
closer to the U.S. / Mexico border have been inundated.
Please take a look at these Q & A if you have not already seen them.
DD.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:03:41 PM
High

FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
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From: Dooley, Sharon V
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 12:07 PM
To: # SPM Field Office
Subject: FW: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!
Importance: High

FYI

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
Office:
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From: Gallagher, Kevin E
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:22 AM
To: Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffrey T; Dedvukaj, Mick; Douglas, David M; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman,
Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Mather, Robert B; Ortiz, Mario R; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Adams, Kim; Adams,
Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J; Dooley, Sharon V;
Hamilton, Ricky W; Kammerer, Larry B; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee,
Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester
S; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Siegl, Mark T; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine
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Cc: Habtu, Gebre E; Dyer, LaToya S; Watkins, Jay C; Hawthorne, Thomas E; Smith, John H; Russell,
Jacquelyn B; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Garman, Gary G
Subject: FW: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!
Importance: High

All,
Please hold all DACA cases until further notice.

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Kevin E. Gallagher |Assistant Regional Director, Adjudications|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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From: Harrison, Julia L
Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:05 AM
To: Renaud, Tracy L; Goodwin, Shelley M; Redman, Kathy A; Tierney, Terry; Quarantillo, Andrea J;
Garman, Gary G; Gallagher, Kevin E; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Woo, Ellen Y; Cowan, Robert M; Robinson,
Terri A; Tauchen, Robert B
Cc: Monica, Donald J; Campagnolo, Donna P
Subject: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!

Hi Everyone. Please put DACA work on hold until further notice. Field Office
should not conduct training or schedule any cases & NBC should not send any more
cases to the field.

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Julia L. Harrison
Chief, Operations Division
Field Operations Directorate
111 Massachusetts Ave.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:10:11 PM

FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
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From: Borges, Luis R
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 9:12 AM
To: # SPM ISO
Subject: FW: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure

FYI – ASC SOP changes.

Luis R. Borges
Supervisory Immigration Service Officer
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
St. Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
Office
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from the originator If you are not the intended recipient please contact the originator for disposition instructions

From: Watkins, Jay C
Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 9:06 AM
To: Adams, Willie R; Barbour, Terrence E; Borges, Luis R; Cannizzaro, Anthony C; Coburn, Fred R;
Cook, Bridges; Cox, Mark; Craft, Rory; Cruz, Andres; Davis, Dawn N; Dobbs, Deborah D; Durand, Rissel;
Gardner, David J; Garza-McGannon, Rose M; Goetsch, Thomas M; Griffen, Scott A; Hertzing, Ronald L;
Hughes, James S; Jansen, Joseph M; Jones, Andre P; Keiss, Cynthia; Kennon, Sheila M; Kilburg-Dagitz,
Amy L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Kugler, Nancy L; Markovic-Wolter, Maja; Micks, Elizabeth; Morton, Darrell
W; Ortiz, Jose L; Pabon-Martinez, Carlos A; Perez, Jaime V; Phillips, Christopher M; Picazo, Eduardo;
Ramos-Reyes, Emily; Rosenthal, Julie M; Saunders, Diana L; Scruggs, Karen D; Sheffield, Trendel M;
Shirah, Ross P; Silen, Maria; Steitzer, Angela M; Stephens, Thomas; Tonkovich, Georgeann S; Uithoven,
Duane K; Urias, Maria P; Venegas, Arthur; Wilkerson, Robyn S; Wilson, James W; Young, Ruth N
Cc: Hawthorne, Thomas E; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P;
Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J; Dooley, Sharon V; Gallegos,
Cheryl L; Hamilton, Ricky W; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing
V; Leopold, Kay F; Lindauer, Dana J; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; McNeer, Laura K; MedinaMaltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M; Nicholas, Tommie; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt,
Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Siegl, Mark T; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey J
Subject: FW: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure

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Regards,

Jay Watkins|DHS-USCIS|Central Regional Office|
4500 Fuller Drive
Irving, TX 75038

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From: Weidemann, James A
Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 2:34 PM
To: Santos-Krider, JesseLee A; Kern, Suzanne C; Maxim, Melissa W; Bace, Philip; Tierney, Terry;
Watkins, Jay C; Cone, Richard K; Woo, Ellen Y; White, Carla; Dickson, Bruce
Cc: Jafer, Halide (Holly); Campagnolo, David; Hope, Leslie K; Munoz-Lair, Anna; Harrison, Julia L;
Boyajian, Michael; Gatlin, Jesse C (CTR)
Subject: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure

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James Weidemann
Adjudications Officer
Biometrics Division, Enterprise Services Directorate
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Dooley, Sharon V
# SPM ISO
FW: Changes to NBC Process
Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:39:31 PM

Please see the link below. The NBC Connect page is an excellent resource for obtaining the latest information on
their “lean & lite” process and what you may expect to find when files are received at our office. As you are
already aware they will not be as complete and interview ready as we are used to seeing. This is a temporary
situation – I just can’t tell you when things will revert back to the way they used to be.

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
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From: Douglas, David M
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:59 AM
To: Moyer, Chester S; Pratt, Caroline R; Perry, Michelle C; Coates, Timothy S
Cc: Webb, Russell L; Dooley, Sharon V; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Subject: Changes to NBC Process
The NBC Connect page has a good description of how their process has changed recently to accomodate the
additional work coming in from DACA-related shifts of resources. Please ensure that your staff are familiar with
these changes so that you can anticipate cases that may not appear to be as complete and interview-ready as what
we have seen in the past. Please stress that this is a temporary condition until the NBC staffs up and they can
resume some of the pre-interview work they have done traditionally.
Here is the link:

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Eqli. Nathan C
Balcom. Sherrie K
FW: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:37:21 PM
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Fro m: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:49 AM
To: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis 0; Adams, Kim; Agin, David A; Badgett, Joe R; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis,
Marilyn; Burke, James E; Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J; Dillon, Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo,
Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon, Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve; Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig,
Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter; Hodges, Clinton; Jones, Unda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Lee, Kamsing V;
McCann, Charlene A; McNeer, Laura K; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt,
Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Soria, Adeline L; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Verderosa, Geoffrey J;
Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cc: Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J;
Dedvukaj, Mick; Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman,
Sandy M; Kehl, Usa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Mather,
Robert B; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Mischke, Mary L; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle; Reynolds, Patti J;
Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S
Subject: RE: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9

Per Rache l Ell is at CSPE, t his engagement has been postponed. We will let you know once a
new date is confirmed.
Regards,
Gary Garman ! Associate Regional Director, Operations I DHSIUSCISI Central Regiona l Office! if : WlQIWM

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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis 0
Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:47 AM
To: Adams, Kim; Agin, David A; Badgett, Joe R; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E;
Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J; Dillon, Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon,
Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve; Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter;

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Hodges, Clinton; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Lee, Kamsing V; McCann, Charlene A; McNeer,
Laura K; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt, Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Soria,
Adeline L; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cc: Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J;
Dedvukaj, Mick; Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen,
Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez,
Antonio; Mather, Robert B; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Mischke, Mary L; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle;
Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S
Subject: FW: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9

Luis O. Fuentes-Rivera

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WARNING: This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release
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From: Tintary, Ruth E
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 5:24 PM
To: #USCIS-HQOLA
Subject: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9

Stakeholder Conference Call Invitation
Secretary Napolitano’s Memorandum Directing Deferred Action For Childhood
Arrivals
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Monday, July 9, 2012, 4:00 pm (Eastern)
On June 15, 2012, Secretary Janet Napolitano issued a memorandum directing DHS
components to exercise prosecutorial discretion on an individualized basis with respect to
certain individuals who came to the United States as children. U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), and U.S. Immigration
and Customs Enforcement (ICE), invite any interested individuals to participate in our second
joint national engagement to provide further detail regarding the implementation of Secretary
Napolitano’s memorandum on Monday, July 9, 2012 from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm (Eastern).
Additional information on the announcement can be found here.
Featured speakers will be:
David Aguilar, Acting Commissioner, CBP
Alejandro Mayorkas, Director, USCIS
John Morton, Director, ICE
To Participate in the July 9 Conference Call
Please use the information below to join the session. We recommend calling-in 20 minutes
prior to the start of the teleconference.
Call-in Number:

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Passcode: DHS
This call is intended for stakeholders only. Members of the media should call [phone]
with inquiries.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: Congressional Briefings / Meetings
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:20 PM
High

FYI
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DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 6:59 AM
To: Adams, Kim; Agin, David A; Badgett, Joe R; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E;
Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J; Dillon, Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon,
Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve; Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter;
Hodges, Clinton; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Lee, Kamsing V; McCann, Charlene A; McNeer,
Laura K; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt, Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Soria,
Adeline L; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Subject: FW: Congressional Briefings / Meetings
Importance: High

Luis O. Fuentes-Rivera
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WARNING This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the
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From: Irazabal, Luz
Sent: Monday, July 09, 2012 3:53 PM
To: Rash, Carol A; Duvall, James; Rust, Maureen; Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O; Duell, Kim M
Cc: Slattery, Shannon E; Evelyn, Heather; Dacanay, Arthur J; Wooden, Janeen R; Roles, Rebecca J
Subject: Congressional Briefings / Meetings

Colleagues –
Per today’s external communicator’s call, can you please send us a list of congressional activity
that currently scheduled or to be scheduled that is combined with a stakeholder/community
outreach event? In specific, we are looking at the next four-week window.
As I mentioned on today’s call, we are to follow the DHS OLA guidance as it relates to Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals. Congressional liaisons are to refer all inquiries to HQOLA
(Luz/Heather) until further notice.
Thanks for your understanding and patience.
Regards,
Luz
Luz Figuereo Irazábal
Associate Chief (National Coordination)
Office of Legislative Affairs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:56 PM
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Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
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From: Steele, Heidi S
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 9:15 AM
To: # SPM Field Office
Subject: FW: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

FYI – see Bob Clark’s message below.

Heidi Steele

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From: Clark, Robert P
Sent: Friday, August 17, 2012 9:10 AM
Subject: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

will go to the Lock Box before being sent to the various locations for processing. That
will allow time for the STAT programming team to create the necessary entries as well as add the
resultant reports in STAT and to properly test it before release to the field. At the moment we still
do not have a time frame as to when this will be finished. When we have the project completed we
will notify the field.
Please disseminate this information to the lowest level possible to alleviate any concerns.

Sincerely,

Bob Clark
Those who say it cannot be done shouldn’t interrupt the people doing it.
(Author Unknown)
Central Region

DHS

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Dooley. Sharon V
# SPM Field Office
FW: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter information
Friday, November 02, 20 12 5:48:24 PM
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Subject:
Date:
Importan ce:

If you are asked any questions on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals - please provide them a
hard copy of the posted FAQs and " How Do I" sheets which may be found at FAQs-Deferred
Action for Childhood Arrivals
How Do P Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals . We are not at liberty to comment on any of
this information beyond what is contained on these sheets or the website.
Thanks,

Sfw'On 1Joo{e_J
Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director

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From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 4:30PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway,
Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W;
Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht,
Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B;
McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M; Ortiz, Mario R;
Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Sheive, Kristy A; Siegl, Mark T;
Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cc: Quarantillo, Andrea J; Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffrey T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Smith, John H; Penn,
Peggy A
Subject: FW: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter information
Importance: High
Field Leadership: FYI and compliance. Please direct any questions on these instructions t o Regional
ISA Peggy Penn. Thank you.
Regards,
Gary Garman I Associate Regional Director, Operations I DHSIUSCISICentral Reg1onal Office! ~ :

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DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is not t o be released to the public or other
personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator.

From: Tritten, Leslie D

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Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:10 PM
To: Cowan, Robert M; Dean, Kimberly D; Fontanez, Andrew V; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shelley M;
Langton, Lynn M; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Redman, Kathy A; Renaud, Tracy L;
Robinson, Terri A; Rust, Maureen; Schlesinger, Paul L; Tauchen, Robert B; Woo, Ellen Y
Cc: Monica, Donald J; Campagnolo, Donna P; Harrison, Julia L; Dominguez, Kathy P; McCleary, Michael
J; Christian, Gregory W; Rawls, Sheila D
Subject: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter information
Importance: High

Regions,
Several have asked about what information the Field Offices’ front counter/customer service
staff can provide when asked about Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. The issue is being
actively reviewed by USCIS leadership, who are currently discussing all matters of the program
that are relevant to Field Operations. This includes guidance and training for both general and
specific case information provided by customer service staff and actual case adjudication
procedures for those I-821Ds sent to the field for interview.
In the meantime, please ask your Field Offices to provide requesting customers with hard copies
of the posted FAQs and How Do I sheets (links below), as opposed to just directing them to the
website for additional information.
FAQs-Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
How Do I? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Thank you,
Leslie D Tritten
Special Assistant, Field Operations Directorate
USCIS, DHS
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Moyer, Chester S
Airhart, Adam F
FW: FBI Name Check and DACA
Friday, August 10, 2012 4:27:13 PM
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From: Moyer, Chester S
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 3:16 PM
To: #STL - CIS
Subject: FW: FBI Name Check and DACA

From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 2:13 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Connor,
William; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Enis, Jill S; Garman,
Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M;
Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas,
Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B; McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; MuellerCantu, Elaine M; Olivares, Jose R; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R;
Reynolds, Patti J; Sheive, Kristy A; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey
J; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cc: Cowan, Robert M; Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffery T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Habtu, Gebre E; Watkins,
Jay C; Russell, Jacquelyn B; Hawthorne, Thomas E
Subject: FBI Name Check and DACA

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Regards,
Gary Garman|Associate Regional Director, Operations|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator.

From: Harrison, Julia L
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2012 12:45 PM
To: Woo, Ellen Y; Campagnolo, Donna P; Robinson, Terri A; Renaud, Tracy L; Redman, Kathy A;
Cowan, Robert M; Muzyka, Carolyn L
Cc: Tauchen, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shelley M; Dean, Kimberly D; Clum, Teresa;
Blackwood, Robert L
Subject: RE: DACA G-56 Call-in letter

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Chief, Operations D ivision
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From: Woor Ellen Y
Sent: Fridayr August 101 2012 1:35 PM
To: Campagnolor Donna P; Robinson/ Terri A; Renaud/ Tracy L; Redman/ Kathy A; Cowan/ Robert M;
Muzyka/ Carolyn L
Cc: Harrison/ Julia L; Tauchenr Robert B; Garman/ Gary G; Goodwin/ Shelley M; Deanr Kimberly D;
Clumr Teresa; Blackwood/ Robert L
Subject: RE: DACA G-56 Call-in letter

I have one question for the group. I am not sure if this has been discussed or addressed in
any of the documents we have seen to date.

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Ellen

f1.f.en,

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Associate Regional Director, Operations
DHS/USCIS Western Region
24000 Avila Road (Room 6200A)
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Importance:

Egli Nathan C
Balcom Sherrie K
FW: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:36:24 PM
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Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
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From: Dooley, Sharon V
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:08 PM
To: Borges, Luis R; Goudge, Laurie A; Kenney, Trudy L; Schweich, Annie; Agin, David A; Egli, Nathan C; Congressional, SPM
Subject: Fw: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement
Importance: High

For your review and compliance. Prior to forwarding, please let me know.
Thanks!
Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
D15/Saint Paul
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From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 02:54 PM
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Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Gallegos, Cheryl L; Garcia, Oscar R; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B;
Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Kirschman, Erminia C; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee,
Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B; Medina-Maltes, Martha; Mischke, Mary L;
Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M; Olivares, Jose R; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti
J; Sheive, Kristy A; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth
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Subject: FW: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement

Field Leadership: Until further notice, direct all congressional inquiries regarding the S1s prosecutorial discretion
memo to Luz at HQ OLA, and copy Kevin Gallagher on any such messages. Thank you.
Regards,
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We will continue to keep appraised of any additional information as it becomes available.
Thank you,
Luz
Luz Figuereo Irazábal
Associate Chief (National Coordination)
Office of Legislative Affairs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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From: USCIS Director
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 9:59 AM
Subject: Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement

June 15, 2012
Colleagues,
Today, Secretary Napolitano issued a memorandum directing that, with respect to individuals who meet the criteria
outlined below and are age fifteen or over, USCIS personnel should exercise their discretion, on an individual
basis, in order to prevent these low priority individuals from being placed into removal proceedings or removed
from the United States. The criteria are that the individuals:
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came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding the date of the
Secretary’s memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of the Secretary’s
memorandum;
are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education
development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of
the United States;
have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor
offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and
are not above the age of thirty.

The memorandum further directs that, for individuals who are granted deferred action by either ICE or USCIS,
USCIS shall accept applications to determine whether these individuals qualify for work authorization during the
period of deferred action. Appropriate background checks will be conducted as part of this process.
We have been instructed to implement the Secretary’s directive with the utmost speed and consistent with the laws
and regulations that govern our work. I look forward to updating you on our implementation plans.
Thank you. Ali

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Disclaimer
As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in tllis memorandum should be
construed to prohibit the apprehension, detention, or removal of any alien unlawfully in the United States or to
limit the legal authority of PHS or any of its persormel to enforce federal inunigrationlaw. Similarly, this
memorandum, which may be modified, superseded, or rescinded at any time without notice, is not intended to,
does not, and may not be relied upon to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by
any party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.

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FW: I130s to the field
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:09:58 PM
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From: Dooley, Sharon V
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:18 PM
To: Borges, Luis R; Goudge, Laurie A; Kenney, Trudy L; Schweich, Margaret A; Porche, Sheri L (CTR);
Moris, Louis J
Cc: # SPM ISO
Subject: FW: I130s to the field
Importance: High

Due to the volume of DACA work at the Service Center, it has been determined that the field will be
sent I-130’s to adjudicate. We should get immediate relatives only. I do not know how many we will
receive but we could see them as early as the week of 9/17/12. The field will be responsible for
requesting the A-files.
Please let me know when you start receiving them in the mailroom.
Thanks,

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
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From: Douglas, David M
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:57 PM
To: Coates, Timothy S; Dooley, Sharon V; Moyer, Chester S; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Webb,
Russell L; Connor, William
Subject: FW: I130s to the field
Importance: High

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BREAKING NEWS
Expect I-130s from the service centers (via NBC) the week of the 17 th .

David M. Douglas
District Director
USCIS District 15

“The Heartland District”
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From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:56 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Connor,
William; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Enis, Jill S; Hamilton,
Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J;
Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; Mather,
Robert B; McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M;
Olivares, Jose R; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti
J; Sheive, Kristy A; Siegl, Mark T; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey
J; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Cc: Cowan, Robert M; Brecht, Jeffery T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Langton, Lynn M; Hawthorne, Thomas E;
Dyer, LaToya S; Smith, John H; Robinson, Terri A
Subject: RE: I130s to the field

This just in: Since the NBC will only serve as a “pass through” it will be up to each field office to
request any relating A files for these cases. It is our understanding that the field should only receive
immediate relative I-130s from SCOPS. Let us know if that is not the case.
Regards,
Gary Garman|Associate Regional Director, Operations|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:09 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Connor,
William; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Enis, Jill S; Garman,
Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M;
Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas,
Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B; McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; MuellerCantu, Elaine M; Olivares, Jose R; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R;
Reynolds, Patti J; Sheive, Kristy A; Siegl, Mark T; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S;
Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
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Dyer, LaToya S; Smith, John H; Robinson, Terri A
Subject: FW: I130s to the field

Field Leadership: FYI. We just received this update regarding the shipment of I-130s to the field.
More to follow once the NBC publishes their timeline for this work. As you may recall, this work is
transitioning from the Service Centers to the field as a result of the deferred action for childhood
arrivals process. RISO Thomas Hawthorne is available should you have any questions or concerns.
Regards,
Gary Garman|Associate Regional Director, Operations|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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From: Robinson, Terri A
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 9:44 AM
To: Goodwin, Shelley M; Garman, Gary G; Woo, Ellen Y; Dean, Kimberly D; Muzyka, Carolyn L;
Redman, Kathy A; Cowan, Robert M; Renaud, Tracy L
Cc: Blackwood, Robert L; Limon, Norma A; Clum, Teresa; Fite, Kenneth M; Tauchen, Robert B; Wright,
John L; Campagnolo, Donna P; Monica, Donald J; Harrison, Julia L
Subject: RE: I130s to the field

All,
Shelley asked a good question below, so I am taking the liberty to expand the audience to inform
all the Regions at the same time. We received our first I-130 shipment from SCOPS late last
week. We are in the process of ensuring they are all relocated properly and manifesting them for
distribution.
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providing the Regions with a report prior to any shipments going out that will identify the
volumes by FCO. Additionally the shipments will have a manifest associated in their individual
shipments.
Please let me know if you have any questions on the current plan. Also, I promised in Boston to
get you a timeline of sorts to help with communicating with the field and that is still in the
works.
Thanks as always for your patience.

Terri Robinson
Acting Center Director
USCIS, National Benefits Center

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without prior approval from the originator.
From: Goodwin, Shelley M
Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:32 AM
To: Robinson, Terri A
Subject: I130s to the field

Hi Terri
As I catch up, I wondered if you could give me the latest on the I130s that are going to be sent to
the field (to support DACA workload). Is there a date by which the field will begin getting these?
Just checking. Thnx!
Shelley M. Goodwin
Associate Regional Director, Operations
Northeast Region
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: Latest Happenings on Capitol Hill and related issues -- July 17, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:35:17 PM

FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:40 AM
To: Adams, Kim; Agin, David A; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E; Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J;
Dillon, Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon, Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve;
Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter; Hodges, Clinton; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C;
Lee, Kamsing V; McCann, Charlene A; McNeer, Laura K; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt,
Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Soria, Adeline L; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Zarybnicky,
Kenneth A; Zepeda, Laura J
Cc: Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick;
Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M;
Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Mather, Robert B; Medina-Maltes,
Martha E; Mischke, Mary L; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle; Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S
Subject: FW: Latest Happenings on Capitol Hill and related issues -- July 17, 2012

Luis O. Fuentes-Rivera

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From: Irazabal, Luz
Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 10:07 AM

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To: #USCIS-OLA LEADS
Subject: FW: Latest Happenings on Capitol Hill and related issues -- July 17, 2012

HEARINGS:
Thursday July 19, 2012, at 10:00am in 2141 RHOB, Secretary Napolitano will testify before the
House Judiciary Committee on “Oversight of the Department of Homeland Security” with emphasis
on the recent June 15th announcement on deferred action and the recent SCOTUS decision
regarding the AZ immigration law. Please click here to view the webcast.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 2:00pm in 2141 RHOB, USCIS Associate Director Sarah Kendall and
ICE Waldemar Rodriguez, Deputy Assistant Director, Transnational Crime and Public Safety
Division, HSI will testify before the House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee on “The Aftermath
of Fraud by Immigration Attorneys,” the processes in place to review and rescind previouslygranted immigration benefits acquired through the acts of fraud. Latest Status: Both USCIS’s and
ICE’s testimonies are at OMB for clearance.
•

Tuesday, July 24, 2012, at 10:00am in 226 DSOB, ICE John Woods, Assistant Director,
National Security Investigations, HSI will testify before the Senate Judiciary Immigration
Subcommittee on the GAO Audit Report on the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP),
“Strengthening the Integrity of the Student Visa System by Preventing and Detecting Sham
Educational Institutions.”
Wednesday July 25, 2012, at 10:00am in 311 CHOB, Secretary Napolitano will testify before the
House Homeland Security Committee on counter terrorism, “Understanding the Homeland Threat
Landscape.”

NEWS:
Leahy and Rubio: Putting an End to Human Trafficking
by Senator Patrick Leahy and Senator Marco Rubio
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
These days, Congressional focus rightly rests on finding solutions to the nation’s unemployment crisis.
But while our attention remains on putting Americans back to work, we cannot lose sight of our
obligations as the world’s leading defender of human rights. That is why we are working in Congress to
put an end to human trafficking — one of the great atrocities of our time.
Human trafficking for commercial sexual exploitation, forced labor or fighting wars remains a pervasive
form of modern-day slavery in the United States and abroad. Millions of people are estimated to be
enslaved by human trafficking around the world. The result is an incalculable amount of physical abuse
and trauma and sometimes insurmountable psychological scars. The problem exists internationally and,
shockingly, right here in our own backyard. The State Department estimates that thousands of victims are
trafficked into the United States every year. Despite concerted federal, state and local efforts to battle this
scourge, victims of human trafficking continue to be held against their will.
The United States has long been a beacon of human rights throughout the world, and refugees have
sought asylum on our shores and protection under our laws. If we are to continue to be that light of hope
to those persecuted around the world, we cannot sit idly by while human trafficking continues. We must
take action to combat this problem domestically as well as internationally. And we must raise public
awareness of this ravaging crisis.
That is why we have teamed together — a Democrat from Vermont and a Republican from Florida — to
advance the Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act. When this law was first enacted in 2000,
it won sweeping approval by both parties in Washington, D.C. Democrats and Republicans alike
supported efforts to end this heinous crime. The success of the law has extended through both Republican
and Democratic administrations and continues to win bipartisan support in Congress.

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The law seeks to cut off human trafficking at its roots by supporting international and domestic efforts to
fight the causes and punish the perpetrators of trafficking. Many nations around the world are partners in
these efforts, and many are not. Those who support trafficking, whether through direct involvement or
deliberate inaction, must be held to account. Beyond serving as a chilling reminder of how widespread
this dehumanizing practice is around the world, the State Department’s annual Trafficking in Persons
Report has provided a useful tool to nudge other nations toward action. We need to work with foreign
partners to move beyond merely talking and toward enacting laws and resolutely prosecuting these
criminal activities and better supporting victims.
Our efforts to reauthorize this important tool to combat trafficking will strengthen law enforcement tools
and encourage community cooperation to identify victims, investigate offenses and provide victim
services. Like all American families, Washington is tightening its fiscal belt, and our legislation ensures
that this important work is done in a cost-effective way with maximum accountability and oversight to
ensure that taxpayer money is being well spent. These are priorities with bipartisan support. Congress
should act on this legislation to better deal with today’s challenges.
Finally, we have an obligation to call public attention to this troubling trend. Committed advocates,
religious organizations and human and civil rights associations are finding innovative ways to work with
law enforcement, the media and elected officials to elevate awareness of this international crisis. Most
importantly, survivors with the courage to speak out and educate the public are telling their stories. These
survivors compel us to take action.
We introduced this legislation one year ago, and it is time for Congress to act.
Part of what makes America exceptional is our compassion as a nation and our understanding that our
most fundamental freedoms are not uniquely American privileges but are instead universal human rights.
Trafficking is an affront to human dignity that we cannot ignore. The United States shines a beacon of
hope to so many who face human rights abuses abroad. We cannot sit back idly while this injustice
continues not only elsewhere in the world, but also here at home.
Our laws must be renewed and updated to protect victims and improve our government’s ability to
combat modern-day slavery. No matter where they are in the world, the victims of human trafficking
need a strong America to champion their cause as our own.
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Egli Nathan C
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:14:27 PM
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Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
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From: USCIS Director
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 8:59 AM
Subject: Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement

June 15, 2012
Colleagues,
Today, Secretary Napolitano issued a memorandum directing that, with respect to individuals who meet the criteria
outlined below and are age fifteen or over, USCIS personnel should exercise their discretion, on an individual
basis, in order to prevent these low priority individuals from being placed into removal proceedings or removed
from the United States. The criteria are that the individuals:
•
•
•
•
•

came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding the date of the
Secretary’s memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of the Secretary’s
memorandum;
are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education
development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of
the United States;
have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor
offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and
are not above the age of thirty.

The memorandum further directs that, for individuals who are granted deferred action by either ICE or USCIS,
USCIS shall accept applications to determine whether these individuals qualify for work authorization during the
period of deferred action. Appropriate background checks will be conducted as part of this process.
We have been instructed to implement the Secretary’s directive with the utmost speed and consistent with the laws
and regulations that govern our work. I look forward to updating you on our implementation plans.
Thank you. Ali
Disclaimer
As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in this memorandum should be
construed to prohibit the apprehension, detention, or removal of any alien unlawfully in the United States or to
limit the legal authority of DHS or any of its personnel to enforce federal immigration law. Similarly, this
memorandum, which may be modified, superseded, or rescinded at any time without notice, is not intended to,
does not, and may not be relied upon to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by
any party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.

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Dooley, Sharon V
# SPM ISO
FW: Message to Field Offices on NBC Workloads & Modified Processes
Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:07:45 PM
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Please see the following information which describes the workload shift from the NBC to the field.
NBC is seeking to bring on additional staff to assist with their increased workload due to DACA. As
they gain more staff, the NBC will resume its current case preparation processes and take back the
adjudication of the stand-alone IR I-130 petitions. The timeframe that they will resume this work is
unknown at this time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
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From: Gallagher, Kevin E
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 7:28 AM
To: Douglas, David M; Dooley, Sharon V
Cc: Garman, Gary G
Subject: FW: Message to Field Offices on NBC Workloads & Modified Processes

Good morning all,
This forwarded message deals with the e-mail string this morning titled
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Douglas is correct, the Lean & Light NBC process is due to the workload shift. The below e-mail
string details what we are to expect due to the modified process. Hits will be sent to the field
without resolution for both AOS I-485 and N400 cases.
Kevin E. Gallagher |Assistant Regional Director, Adjudications|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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From: Garman, Gary G
Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:03 AM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway,
Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W;

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Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrecht,
Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Loutas, Aphrodite G; Mather, Robert B;
McNeer, Laura K; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Mueller-Cantu, Elaine M; Ortiz, Mario R;
Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Sheive, Kristy A; Siegl, Mark T;
Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky,
Kenneth A
Cc: Quarantillo, Andrea J; Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffrey T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Smith, John H; Dyer,
LaToya S; Gonzalez, Alfonso G; Cowan, Robert M
Subject: FW: Message to Field Offices on NBC Workloads & Modified Processes

Field Leadership: If you have any questions on the NBC “lean and light” process, please contact
Regional ISO Jay Watkins. For questions regarding the IR I-130s that will be shipped from the
Service Center and through the NBC to the field for adjudication, contact RISO Thomas Hawthorne.
For questions regarding any deferred action I-821Ds that will be sent to the field as a result of the
random sampling process, contact RISO Gebre Habtu.
Regards,
Gary Garman|Associate Regional Director, Operations|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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From: Monica, Donald J
Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 4:59 PM
To: Woo, Ellen Y; Rust, Maureen; Garman, Gary G; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Redman, Kathy A; Tierney,
Terry; Renaud, Tracy L; Goodwin, Shelley M
Cc: Cowan, Robert M; Robinson, Terri A; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Campagnolo, Donna P
Subject: Message to Field Offices on NBC Workloads & Modified Processes

Regions:
Please pass the following information to your Field Offices. This provides additional background on
the transfer of work to the field while the NBC undertakes its hiring initiative. As additional staff
enters on duty, the NBC will resume its current case preparation processes and take over
adjudication of the stand-alone IR petitions.
Regards,
Donald J. Monica
Associate Director
Field Operations Directorate

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Immediate Relative I-130 Process
August 15, 2012—California and Vermont Service centers began shipping Immediate Relative I130s to NBC for distribution to the field for completion. NBC will ship I-130s to the field biweekly based on zip code jurisdiction starting the week of September 17th . Below is a quick
summary of the NBC IR I-130 process:
Until Lockbox is ready to receipt with MSC receipts, these I-130s will have WAC or EAC
receipt numbers
Lockbox plans to start assigning MSC receipt numbers to stand alone Immediate Relative
I-130s October 1, 2012.
Case information should be available in ICMS for field to update by the time they receive
the I-130s
NBC plans regular shipments to the field every 2 weeks starting the week of September
17, 2012.
As agreed to, we will ship I-130s to the field office with jurisdiction over the petitioner’s
ZIP code.
NBC will not perform full TECS checks or any evidence review on these cases before we
ship to the field.
• The I-130s will ship in receipt files, not A-files.
NBC will report bi-weekly (to align with shipments) on the volumes shipped to the field
by office and region.
We’ll post the reports on Connect at USCIS Connect\Working Resources\NBC
Recurring Reports.
The NBC will provide more details on related aspects associated with this process in the near
future.
Lean and Lite AOS I-485 Process:
September 20, 2012—“Lean and lite” AOS I-485 initial evidence review starts for cases received
at NBC on/after September 20, 2012. NBC will complete a modified frontend process and initial
evidence review on all family based I-485s. This includes:
• Initial file setup, system checks, order related files and visa petition, review passenger list
and run initial evidence checklist.
• If all initial evidence is present, the case will move forward in NBC’s process—wait for
Fingerprints, name check results, A-files, visa petition. Once all interview-ready criteria is
present, the case will be made available for interview scheduling.
• If initial evidence is needed, we’ll continue to request that evidence and have the

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contractor review the responses to those requests.
NBC will continue to adjudicate Lack of Prosecution denials for cases where we do not
receive a response to the request for evidence and for cases where the applicant fails to
appear for fingerprinting or fails to pay d1e biometrics fee.

Wha t c hanges will occur in this process • Where before a case might have gone to an officer for more detailed review and/ or
application of officer discretion (O RB) before RFE, instead the case will go to the field
for officer review and adjudication.
• If the initial evidence review results in a request for evidence, the RFE will be issued, and
we will review the RFE response (if any). If the response is sufficient, the case will go to
d1e field for adjudication.
• If the RFE response is NOT sufficient, where before d1e case would have gone to an
officer for further review, possible denial, or application of officer discretion (Failed
Validation), instead d1e case will go to d1e field for officer review and adjudication.
• N BC will no longer have officers review cases where the applicant might currendy be in
proceedings to determine if USCI S has jurisdiction over d1eir I-485. Instead d1ese cases
will go to d1e field for review and adjudication.
• A "Memo to File" will indicate furd1er review is needed in the field. TI1e cases will then
move forward in NBC's process- wait for Fingerprints, name check results, A-files, visa
petition. Once all inte1view-ready criteria is present, d1e case \.Vill be made available for
inte1view scheduling.
I-821D OA Process:
Approxima tely O ctober 1, 2012, the N BC will ship I-821D cases received from d1e Se1vice
Centers to the field for QA interviews. The NBC will review d1ese cases for Fingerprint results
and
IBIS prior to sending to d1e field for manual scheduling. Any cases identified wid1
will be flagged appropriately wid1 a cover sheet and routed to the field office
resolution. Resolutions will not be completed at d1e N BC.
Other Important Dates·

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August 1, 2012-NBC stopped shipping interview waived I-485s to California Se1vice
Center. N BC began working the IW I-485s.
August 15, 2012-Lockbox began receipting I-90s MSC receipt numbers and shipping
to NBC. (we are still working on identifying d1e changes for d1e field (ASCs) based on
modifications made at d1e NBC)
Fall2012 (exact date TBD)- I-601A provisional waiver goes into effect. N BC will be
responsible for adjudicating I-601As.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:26 PM

FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
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Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:22 AM
To: #KAN - CIS; #WIC - CIS; #STL - CIS; # OMA CIS; # DSM Field Office; # SPM Field Office
Subject: Midsummer Update

To all District 15 Employees,
Greetings to all of District 15! I thought this would be a good time for me to send out a message
that might touch on a few topics and reiterate how excited I am to be here with you working toward
our shared goals. After having a chance to see each of the offices within the district at least once, I
am aware of your hard work, our challenges, and our opportunities to make decisions and protect
the nation.
There are more challenges ahead, of course. I’m sure many of you have been eager to find out
more about how our agency will meet the challenge of the “Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals”
or DACA program as it has become known. I must ask for your continued patience to some extent,
as many of the procedures on how these requests will be processed are still being designed. You
can anticipate more information arriving on August 1st, which the Secretary has designated as the
agency’s due date. We will most likely begin allowing requests to be filed in the middle of August.
One by-product of DACA will be field offices taking on work that has previously been processed at
the Service Centers. Again, some of the final decisions are still in development, but it appears likely
that the field will be taking on I-130 (IR) cases at least temporarily. In order to prepare for that
work, we have been challenged with doing everything we can to eliminate older cases and
continued pending cases so that more time can be devoted to these petitions. To the extent
possible, we need to ensure that our I-485 and N-400 processing times remain within the targeted

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ranges. Toward this end, additional overtime funds have been made available to USCIS staff, and
there is a likelihood that more may be available. If you are interested in working overtime, please
make your interest known to your supervisors and Field Office Directors. We will be making hours
available for several projects.
I’ve mentioned to many of you in brief meetings about the importance of updating systems. Correct
updates to NFTS, ICMS, and CLAIMS4 (to name a few) have always been important, but as we move
into an era of transformation, this is even more critical. Please ensure that you are making correct
updates to agency systems, and that databases such as ICMS and CLAIMS4 accurately reflect the
status of cases. This is very important from a standpoint of information, (we need to be able to see
the real status of a case within our systems rather than just the paper record) but also because
managers, supervisors, and I want everyone to get credit for their hard work. If intermediate steps
are required prior to a final decision on a case, the system should reflect those actions.
Another initiative that I’ve discussed with the Field Office Directors is to reach out to all employees
to make themselves available to work on Individual Development Plans (IDPs). IDPs are an optional
tool that can be used to plan out one’s goals and be a roadmap for where you might choose to be at
a future point in your career. If you want to read more about IDPs, please visit the Human Capital
and Training website on USCIS Connect at the following link:
http://connect.uscis.dhs.gov/org/MGMT/HCT/Pages/IndividualDevelopmentPlans.aspx
If you are interested in creating an IDP with the assistance of your supervisors, please reach out to
them and make your interest known.
Lastly, during one of my short details to Kansas City prior to entering on duty as District Director, I
asked the Field Office Directors if the district had a nickname. Since we didn’t seem to have one, I
asked for some suggestions. The one that rose to the top of the list was “The Heartland District”.
District 15 is the geographic center of our country, and a critical resource for the nation in terms of
agriculture, industry, and hard work. The “Heartland” is well known as a center of dedicated effort,
strong values, and assistance to others. I hope you will join me in using this moniker as we build an
identity for the district and our employees. I think it stresses the importance of our offices and of
the work we do.
That’s it for now, thanks for taking the time to read this message. I am very much appreciative of
your hard work and dedication to our mission, let’s continue to make USCIS an example of what
works!

David M. Douglas
District Director
USCIS District 15, Kansas City
“The Heartland District”
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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: PLEASE DISTRIBUTE IMMEDIATELY: USCIS Public Engagement Division: Deferred Action Call Postponed
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:26 PM
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FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
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Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:28 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J;
Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W;
Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Lee, Kamsing V; Leopold, Kay
F; Lopez, Antonio; Mather, Robert B; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Mischke, Mary L; Moyer, Chester S; Ortiz, Mario R;
Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa,
Geoffrey J
Cc: Agin, David A; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E; Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J; Dillon, Marc
W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon, Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve; Goudge, Laurie A;
Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; McCann, Charlene A;
McNeer, Laura K; Mendez, Christopher M; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Neal, Jeffrey L; Nickols, Marta M; Rogers,
Richard W; Sondag, Christine; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A; Zepeda, Laura J
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PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS MESSAGE IMMEDIATELY.
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Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 2:16 PM
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Subject: USCIS Public Engagement Division: Deferred Action Call Postponed

Dear Stakeholder,
Today’s 4pm EST conference call on deferred action for childhood arrivals is postponed. We will let you
know of the new date and time as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Kind Regards,
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Please do not reply to this message. See our Contact Us page for phone numbers and e-mail
addresses.

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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:48 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick;
Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M;
Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Mather, Robert B; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Mischke, Mary
L; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle; Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S
Cc: Agin, David A; Badgett, Joe R; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E; Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J; Dillon,
Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon, Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve; Hardy, Gwendolyn;
Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter; Hodges, Clinton; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Lee, Kamsing V; McCann,
Charlene A; McNeer, Laura K; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt, Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Soria,
Adeline L; St. Louis Congressional Unit; Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A
Subject: FW: REMINDER - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Deferred Action for Young People
Importance: High

Luis O. Fuentes-Rivera
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For access to the USCIS Resource Guide for Congress, please visit www.uscis.gov/congressionalresources.
Please ensure that you have a Privacy Release from your constituent. Should the constituent require legal advice, it is recommended they contact an accredited legal
representative and/or Community Based Organization .

WARNING: This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of
Information Act (5 U.S.C.552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS policy
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From: Irazabal, Luz
Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:37 PM
To: #USCIS-OLA LEADS; Varshay, Libby M
Cc: McCament, James W; Roles, Rebecca J; Wooden, Janeen R; Rowe, Monterey; Tintary, Ruth E
Subject: REMINDER - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Deferred Action for Young People
Importance: High

Colleagues,

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We will keep you informed of any further information available. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding.
Thanks,
Luz
Luz Figuereo Irazábal
USCIS Office of Legislative Affairs
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From: Irazabal, Luz
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:10 AM
To: #USCIS-OLA LEADS
Cc: #USCIS-HQOLA
Subject: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement
Importance: High

Colleagues,

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We will continue to keep appraised of any additional information as it becomes available.
Thank you,
Luz
Luz Figuereo Irazábal
Associate Chief (National Coordination)
Office of Legislative Affairs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
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From: USCIS Director
Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 9:59 AM
Subject: Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement

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June 15, 2012
Colleagues,
Today, Secretary Napolitano issued a memorandum directing that, with respect to individuals who meet the criteria
outlined below and are age fifteen or over, USCIS personnel should exercise their discretion, on an individual
basis, in order to prevent these low priority individuals from being placed into removal proceedings or removed
from the United States. The criteria are that the individuals:
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came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding the date of the
Secretary’s memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of the Secretary’s
memorandum;
are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education
development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of
the United States;
have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor
offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and
are not above the age of thirty.

The memorandum further directs that, for individuals who are granted deferred action by either ICE or USCIS,
USCIS shall accept applications to determine whether these individuals qualify for work authorization during the
period of deferred action. Appropriate background checks will be conducted as part of this process.
We have been instructed to implement the Secretary’s directive with the utmost speed and consistent with the laws
and regulations that govern our work. I look forward to updating you on our implementation plans.
Thank you. Ali
Disclaimer
As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in this memorandum should be
construed to prohibit the apprehension, detention, or removal of any alien unlawfully in the United States or to
limit the legal authority of DHS or any of its personnel to enforce federal immigration law. Similarly, this
memorandum, which may be modified, superseded, or rescinded at any time without notice, is not intended to,
does not, and may not be relied upon to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by
any party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom Sherrie K
FW: USCIS Deferred Action For Childhood Arrival Information
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:53 PM

FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
2901 Metro Drive, (b) (6)
Bloomington, MN 55425
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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 3:47 PM
To: Adams, Kim; Agin, David A; Bazzi, Majdie; Berdusis, Marilyn; Burke, James E; Cavazos, Rose M; Cordas, Aimee J;
Dillon, Marc W; Egli, Nathan C; Elizondo, Ana R; Ellis, Joyce; Falcon, Fernando; Frost, Carmen L; Gossett, Steve;
Goudge, Laurie A; Hardy, Gwendolyn; Hennig, Evelyn M; Hernandez, Dexter; Jones, Linda L; Kirschman, Erminia C; Lee,
Kamsing V; McCann, Charlene A; McNeer, Laura K; Mendez, Christopher M; Micks, Elizabeth; Nahle, Claudia; Neal,
Jeffrey L; Nickols, Marta M; Pratt, Caroline R; Rogers, Richard W; Sondag, Christine; St. Louis Congressional Unit;
Verderosa, Geoffrey J; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A; Zepeda, Laura J
Cc: Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S; Conway, Michael J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley,
Sharon V; Douglas, David M; Gallagher, Kevin E; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman,
Sandy M; Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne M; Klinger, Michael J; Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, Antonio; Mather, Robert B; MedinaMaltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango,
Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S
Subject: FW: USCIS Deferred Action For Childhood Arrival Information

Luis O. Fuentes-Rivera

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Please ensure that you have a Privacy Release from your constituent. Should the constituent require legal advice, it is recommended they contact an
accredited legal representative and/or Community Based Organization .

WARNING: This document is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY. It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom
of Information Act (5 U.S.C.552). This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS
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dhs

On June 15, 2012, the Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced that certain young
people who came to the United States as children, do not present a risk to national security or public safety,
and meet several other key guidelines will be considered for relief from removal from the country or from
being entered into removal proceedings. This new process will be implemented tomorrow, August 15,
2012.
In an effort to support your office in responding to casework inquiries relating to the Deferred Action for
Childhood Arrivals process, below are links to the following information:
Form and Instructions:
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/files/form/i-821dinstr.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/files/form/i-821d.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765instr.pdf
http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-765.pdf

A “How do I” brochure with process guidelines and filing information:
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Resources/daca.pdf
An Informational Flyer:
http://www.uscis.gov/USCIS/Humanitarian/Deferred%20Action%20for%20Childhood%20Arrivals/dacaconsider.pdf
USCIS has also developed a web resource center available at www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals to provide the
most up to date information.
If you have questions, please contact the USCIS Office of Legislative Affairs at 202-272-1940 or by email at
[e-mail].

Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your
Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or
problems with the subscription service, please contact [e-mail].
This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

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FW: USCIS Leadership Guidance #56-12
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:40 PM
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Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:21 PM
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Subject: FW: USCIS Leadership Guidance #56-12

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
Office:
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Subject: USCIS Leadership Guidance #56-12

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Leadership Guidance
July 26, 2012
#56-12

1. Multilingual Resource Center
2. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
1. Multilingual Resource Center
On July 26, 2012, the USCIS Office of Communications will launch the Multilingual
Resource Center, a new website to serve as a hub for all USCIS resources that are offered in
foreign languages. By translating certain immigration application information into other
languages, we are able to communicate across many cultures and reach a broader audience.
This will also ensure that customers obtain information directly from USCIS and not from
unofficial—and possibly unscrupulous—sources.
The site provides documents in 22 different languages, including 13 newly translated How do
I… guides in Chinese. Visitors to the site can now view and download these and other
documents.
One of the highlights of the Multilingual Resource Center is the inclusion of a new Spanish
translation of The Handbook for Employers: Instructions for Completing Form I-9 (M-274).
The Handbook provides step-by-step guidance, clarifies the law, and answers frequently
asked questions on how to complete the form. The Spanish translation of the M-274 also will
be included on the I-9 Central and E-Verify websites.
This initiative is part of USCIS’s efforts to ensure that important information regarding
immigration benefits is accessible to individuals with limited English proficiency.
2. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
The USCIS Office of Communications has updated the Public Affairs Guidance on the
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative. Please use this information when speaking
with your staff about the deferred action process and USCIS’s ongoing preparation.
The USCIS Leadership Guidance is a product of the USCIS Office of Communications. To
submit questions or cleared items, or to access previous Leadership Guidance, email USCIS
Internal Communications.

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Egli, Nathan C
Balcom, Sherrie K
FW: USCIS Leadership Guidance #57-12
Wednesday, November 14, 2012 12:38:39 PM
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FYI
Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer
DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office
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From: Dooley, Sharon V
Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:20 PM
To: # SPM ISO
Subject: FW: USCIS Leadership Guidance #57-12

Sharon Dooley

Sharon Dooley
Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Saint Paul
Office:
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From: INTERNAL COMMUNICATIONS, USCIS
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 9:40 AM
Subject: USCIS Leadership Guidance #57-12

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Leadership Guidance
August 3, 2012
#57-12

Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process
Today USCIS will provide additional details to the public following Secretary Janet
Napolitano’s June 15 directive, Exercising Prosecutorial Discretion with Respect to
Individuals Who Came to the United States as Children. We will publish a website for the
Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process,
www.uscis.gov/childhoodarrivals, at 1:30 p.m. EDT. It will feature updated FAQs intended
to give the public more information on the process, as well as a new How Do I and a flyer
that explains the process graphically.
Please visit the website this afternoon for more information regarding this new process,
which we will implement on August 15, 2012.
The USCIS Leadership Guidance is a product of the USCIS Office of Communications. To
submit questions or cleared items, or to access previous Leadership Guidance, email USCIS
Internal Communications.

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USCIS Director
Message From The Director: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process
Friday, August 03, 2012 1:42 01 PM
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August 3, 2012
Dear Colleagues,
On July 15, 2012, Secretary Napolitano issued a memorandum charging USCIS with creating a process that allows certain people who came to the
United States as children to request deferred action USCIS was provided with 60 days to implement this new process I am proud to say that we are on
target We fully expect to be able to receive requests for consideration of deferred action for childhood arrivals beginning on August 15
Senior leadership recently met with Secretary Napolitano to discuss our progress and the Secretary shared her appreciation for the hard work that has
taken place so far and will continue over the weeks and months to come USCIS employees at all levels have risen to the challenge and are, together,
ensuring that we deliver a process that honors our commitment to the integrity and goals of our nation’s immigration system
This afternoon, we will launch an updated webpage at www uscis gov/childhoodarrivals where frequently asked questions about the new deferred
action process can be found All relevant forms and instructions are planned for release on August 15 The information posted on the webpage reflects
the expertise and extraordinary work of many of our colleagues throughout our agency
The deferred action for childhood arrivals process will impact many of us as we scale up our efforts and adjust existing workflows to maintain our
exemplary level of service and commitment This is yet another opportunity for us to showcase our ingenuity, dedication, and professionalism as a
model for the entire government and for our nation
I am proud to be your colleague and a part of this agency Thank you for everything you do
Ali

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USCIS Director
Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement
Friday, June 15, 2012 10:00:10 AM
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June 15, 2012
Colleagues,
Today, Secretary Napolitano issued a memorandum directing that, with respect to individuals who meet the criteria
outlined below and are age fifteen or over, USCIS personnel should exercise their discretion, on an individual
basis, in order to prevent these low priority individuals from being placed into removal proceedings or removed
from the United States. The criteria are that the individuals:
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came to the United States under the age of sixteen;
have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding the date of the
Secretary’s memorandum and are present in the United States on the date of the Secretary’s
memorandum;
are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general education
development certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of
the United States;
have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiple misdemeanor
offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety; and
are not above the age of thirty.

The memorandum further directs that, for individuals who are granted deferred action by either ICE or USCIS,
USCIS shall accept applications to determine whether these individuals qualify for work authorization during the
period of deferred action. Appropriate background checks will be conducted as part of this process.
We have been instructed to implement the Secretary’s directive with the utmost speed and consistent with the laws
and regulations that govern our work. I look forward to updating you on our implementation plans.
Thank you. Ali
Disclaimer
As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in this memorandum should be
construed to prohibit the apprehension, detention, or removal of any alien unlawfully in the United States or to
limit the legal authority of DHS or any of its personnel to enforce federal immigration law. Similarly, this
memorandum, which may be modified, superseded, or rescinded at any time without notice, is not intended to,
does not, and may not be relied upon to create any right or benefit, substantive or procedural, enforceable at law by
any party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.

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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:

Dopona, Peter E (CTR)
Gallagher, Kevin E; Watkins, Jay C
Garman, Gary G
Re: 40 machine locations
Thursday, August 02, 2012 1:42:02 PM

Good afternoon,
We polled the sites- as far as work space for the additional machines there should not be any issuesall stated the ASC could accommodate, we may have to move some desks and relocate a few
desktop CPUs to other areas in the ASC but that should be it.
Waiting areas and parking is hard to say, it would depend on the applicant volume at one time- in
many cases the applicants scheduled in the afternoon appear at the ASC that morning and that
could cause an issue with both parking and waiting room space. One machine would add another
forty five applicants to that ASCs capacity - at present I know of no parking or waiting room issues in
Central Region.
It is something that we will monitor closely and if any issues arise I will let you know ASAP.
Respectfully,
Pete Dopona

From: Gallagher, Kevin E
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 01:24 PM
To: Dopona, Peter E (CTR); Watkins, Jay C
Cc: Garman, Gary G
Subject: RE: 40 machine locations

Pete,
Do you think we will run into any space issues (work space, waiting room & parking) in the facilities
scheduled for additional machines?
Kevin E. Gallagher |Assistant Regional Director, Adjudications|DHS|USCIS|Central Regional Office|

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WARNING: This message is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
(FOUO). It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Act (5
U.S.C. 552) This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with
DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is not to be released to the public or other
personnel who do not have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator.

From: Dopona, Peter E (CTR)
Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 7:56 AM
To: Watkins, Jay C
Cc: Gallagher, Kevin E
Subject: FW: 40 machine locations
Importance: High

Good morning,
FYI
Attached are the proposed CR sites that may be receiving additional L1 workstations- have not
heard if/when these will be arriving.

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Thanks,

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From: Gatlin, Jesse
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 4:06 PM
To: Beach, Michael; Dabalsa, Rosy M (CTR); Dopona, Peter E (CTR); Gregory, David H (CTR); Paradela,
Grisel (CTR); Watts, George B (CTR); Wood, Juanita (CTR)
Cc: Reardon, Bob (TS) (Contr); Bob DeLuca; Lee Bandel; Marcie Moore; Polly Weaver; RJ Wooten;
Sarah Bury; Tom Eaton
Subject: FW: 40 machine locations
Importance: High

Jess Gatlin

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From: Yarborough, Fred A
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:26 PM
To: Gatlin, Jesse
Cc: Boyajian, Michael
Subject: 40 machine locations

Jesse,
Please do one last check to make sure we have the correct shipping addresses to deliver the
machines where your site supervisors prefer. I did not change any addresses only the numbers.

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Thanks,

Fred

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From:
To:
Cc:
Subject:
Date:

Kehl, Lisa M
Ortiz, Mario R; Dedvukaj, Mick; Douglas, David M; Hansen, Mark B; Heathman, Sandy M; Loutas, Aphrodite G;
Mather, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Cowan, Robert M
Gallagher, Kevin E; Hawthorne, Thomas E; Tarango, Tracy; Sheive, Kristy A
RE: Comments on deferred action
Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:12:28 PM

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From: Ortiz, Mario R
Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:48 AM
To: Cowan, Robert M
Cc: Gallagher, Kevin E; Mather, Robert B
Subject: Comments on deferred action

Deferred action

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Jeffers, Lee B
Subject:

FW: Updated Reminder - Processed DACA Requestors as Code-3

From: Keck, Peggy M

Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:33 AM
To: Enzer, Ethan

Subject: FW: Updated Reminder - Processed DACA Requestors as Code-3
Ethan,
I' m not sure thi s fJIIs within the parameters of the FOIA, bu t this is all that f found thot nwntion ~> fingerprin ting !or
background checks.

Peggy
From: Saucier, Shawn A

sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:18PM
To: #NER-ASCM-UST

Cc: #NER SISOs and Section Managers; #NER-DD-FOD-COS; Goodwin, Shelley M; Kern, Suzanne C; Maxin•, Melissa W;
Bibona, Usa M; O'Neill, Anne M
Subject: Updated Reminder - Processed DACA Requestors as Code-3
ASC ISOs,
Please be aware that due to the validity of previous FBI fingerprint results, appointment notices asking DACA
requestors to appear at an ASC may indicate that the requestor be processed for biometrics as a Code 2. This should be ignored.
All DACA requestors, unless they are under the age of 14, should be processed for biometrics as a Code3. The DACA Standard Operating Procedure, currently in use by the USC IS Service Center Operations
Directorate, requires that prior FBI fingerprint results not be used for determining if a requestor meets the
DACA guidelines.
Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you .

Shawn Saucier
lmmrgration Services Off1cer
U.S. Citizenship ancl Immigration Services
Northeast Regional Off1ce .. Adjudications
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From: Sauder, Shawn A

Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 1:41PM
SUbject: Reminder- Processed DACA Requestors as Code-3

ASC ISO,

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Please let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you.

Shawn Saucier
Immigration Servio::s Off1cer
U.S. C1 zenship and Immigration Services
t1
r~ortheast Regionar Ofli-::c - Adjudications
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Jeffers, lee B
Subject:

FW: DACA biometrics requirements FOIA

From: Hoffman, Michael K

Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:07 AM
To: Enzer, Ethan
Subject: DACA biometrics requirements
IMPORTANT Revised- OACA Information ..
Top of Form

09/1312012 - 11 :06:04

Posted on behalf ofUSCIS HQ.

Revised DACA Applicant Process ing Guidance:
l. Under l4 years of age will be processed as Code-2s.
2. 14 years and older will be processed as Code-Js. regardless of what the appointmem notice states.

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East Hartford. CT 06118

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Subject:

FW: Identification for J-821D/DACA appointments at an ASC FOIA
Redacted 8210 Notice.pdf

Attachments:

From: Jafer, Halide (Holly)

Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 11:16 AM
To: Kern, Suzanne C; Goodwin, Shelley M; #NER-ASCM-UST; Tierney, Terry; Bace, Philip; #SER-ASCM-UST; Gallagher,
Kevin E; Watkins, Jay C; #CRO-ASCM-LIST; Woo, Ellen Y; Cone, Richard K; #WRO-ASCM-LIST
Cc: Hope, Leslie K; Campagnolo, David; Weidemann, James A; Sartini, Ronald; Munoz-Lair, Anna; James, Ja-Nel C;
Harrison, Julia L
Subject: ldentification for 1-8210/DACA appointments at an ASC

Please be reminded of the identification guidance/requirements as stated in Section 2.8 of
the ASC ISO SOP and on the 1-8210 appointment notice. For vour convenience-' a cop~ of the 18210 appointment notice is attached.

Section 2.8: Applicant Identification, Name Guidance, and Forms
Applicant Identification: The following table provides a matrix of ·Identification requirements
applications and the actions to be taken if the applicant cannot provide acceptable identification.
Application
Type
N- 400*

All Others to
include 1-82 1D

Acceptable JDwithout ASC ISO Approval

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Form 1- 551 Permanent Resident Card or,
Passport with ADIT stamp .
USClS-issued photo JD or.
State-issued driver's license or.
State-issued ID card or,
Any country's ofticial lD (passport,
driver's license) or,
Military photo identification .

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Action to be taken if
no acceptable /D

Rdcr to ASC ISO
Reier to ASC ISO

* See Chapter 7. Benefit Procedure - Special Cases, for N - 400 applicant supplemental processing
requirements.
Biometric processing should not be refused solely because an applicant does not present an acceptable ID. The
ASC ISO may accept secondary forms of identification as proof of identity. Using Fraudulent Document
Detection techniques and years of immigration experience. an ASC ISO can usually discern the validity of the
applicant's identification. ASC ISOs shall conduct Central Index System (CIS) and/or Computer Linked
Application Information Management System. version 4.0 (CLAIMS-4) and CLAIMS Mainframe checks to
verify the identity of applicants that present questionable identification. ASC ISOs may also question
applicants about their immigration history and biographical background. If the ASC ISO is unavailable and a
questionable identity document arises, the Site Supervisor shall inform the applicant that s/he ~:an either wait
until the ASC ISO returns to be processed, or s/he may return at a later time. The ASC ISO shall not approve

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the processing of applicants presenting questionable identity documents without personally inspecting the
original documents.
If the ASC ISO is able to confirm the applicant's identity. s/he should write ''Identity Confirmed'" and place
her/his initials in the top left hand margin of the applicant's AIW and return all documents to the
Guard/Receptionist. Once the ASC ISO has confirmed the applicant's identity. there is no requirement to repeat
the process. The ASC ISO' s initials on the applicant's AIW will serve as notice to the receptionist. biometrics
technician. and Site Supervisor that the ASC ISO is aware of the applicant's ID and that the ASC ISO has
confirmed the applicant's identity. If the ASC ISO is unable to confirm the applicant's identity, the ASC ISO
should dismiss the applicant and instruct her/him to return to the ASC with valid ID. Alternatively, the ASC
ISO may refer the applicant to the Local Field Office (LFO) for resolution.
See Chapter 7 for applicant identification guidance for Asylum, 1-360, 1-914, and 1-918 applicants.

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To process your request, U. S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) must eapture your biometrics.
PLEASE APPEAR AT THE BELOW APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER AT THE DATE AND TIME SPICinED.
IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED, YOUR REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED.
APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER
USCIS FAIRFAX
S949 W. PICO BLVD.
LOS ANGEUS, CA 9003S

PLEASE READ THIS ENTmE NOTICE CAREFULLY.
DATE AND TIME OF APPOINTMENT

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WHEN YOU GO TO THE APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER TO HAVE YOUR BIOMETRICS TAKEN, YOU MUST BRING:
I. THIS APPOINTMENT NOTICE and
2. PHOTO IDENTinCATJON. Naturalization applicants must bring their Alien Registration Card. All other requestors must bring a passport.
driver's license. nationaliD, mililary 10, or State-issued photo 10. If you appear without proper identification, your biometrics may not be taken.
CELL PHONES, CAMERAS, OR OTHER RECORDING DEVICES ARE NOT PERMITTED.

REQUEST FOR RESCHEDULING
Please reschedule my appointment. Upon receipt of your request, you will be provided a new appointment notice. Make a copy of this notice
for your records, then mail the origiool with your request to BPU, Alexan<lria ASC.
88SO Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA

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22309-1586

18210

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I
If you 1\ave any questions regarding ttlis notice, please caii1.S00-375-5283.

WARNING!
Due to limited seating ovailobility in our lobby area, only persons who an necessary to ass lsi with transportation or compleling tiN biometrics
worlcslreet should accompany you.
Ifyou have open wounds 01' bandages/casts when you appear, the USCIS may reschedule )lOlii' appointment ifit is rkttrmined you,. injuries will
interfore with talcing yow biomdrics.

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FW~. October 2012 Issue FOIA
. . . , . , . . Odober 2012.pdf

Subject:

Attachments:

From: Maxim, Melissa W
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 3:39PM
To: #NER-ASCM-UST
Cc: #NER-OD-FOD-COS; #NER SISOs and Section Managers; Saucier, Shawn A; Goodwin, Shelley M; Kern, Suzanne C;
Bibona, Lisa M; O'Neill, Anne M
Subject:...,.,.. October 2012 Issue
ASC ISOs,

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We will disseminate future issues via email, as appropriate.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Missy
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FW: OACA Biometrics Processing FOIA

From: Santos-Krider, Jesselee A

Sent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:14 AM .
To: #NER-ASCM-USf
Cc: #NER SISOs and Section Managers; #NER-00-FOO-COS; Kern, Suzanne C; Goodwin, Shelley M; O'Neill, Anne M;
Saucier, Shawn A; Bibona, Lisa M
Subject: OACA Biometrics Processing
Good morning ASC lSOs:

Should you h;we any questions, please le l me know.

Thanks '

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tJorlhr.ast Heginnal [lfficp,
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