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AAO Adopted Decision: Matter of R-C-C-S-D- (Language Immersion School; Q-1 Program)

  • Posted on October 27, 2016
  • /Under AAO
Matter of R-C-C-S-D-, Adopted Decision 2016-04 (AAO Oct. 24, 2016) - (1) The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may designate a language immersion school as an international cultural exchange program, such that the school may petition for teachers to serve as Q-1 exchange visitors, if the school satisfies three regulatory requirements: (1) public access; (2) a cultural component; and (3) a work component tied to the cultural component. See section 101(a)(15)(Q) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (the Act); 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(q)(3). (2) The school must demonstrate in the record the duration of…Read More Breaking News

AAO new policy manual

  • Posted on May 13, 2016
  • /Under AAO
This Practice Manual describes rules, procedures, and recommendations for practice before the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO). This Practice Manual is provided for the information and convenience of the public and parties that appear before the AAO. It does not replace or modify any legal authority or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy. The AAO will update this Practice Manual periodically. The current version is posted on the AAO’s home page within the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov/aao. The AAO welcomes and encourages the public to provide comments and propose improvements to this Practice…Read More Breaking News