Recent Updates (as of 11/14/2011)

On 11/9/2011 USCIS has taken the following steps, among others:

• Announced adjudication process reforms, including:
• The introduction of direct e-mail contact between the Regional Center petitioners and the USCIS adjudication team. This reform already has been instituted;
• The introduction of accelerated process and premium processing for certain applicants and petitions; and,
• The use of an expert Decision Board to assist adjudicators in rendering final adjudication decisions on Regional Center petitions.