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Updated 7/24/2016 C - Citizenship Instructions – Full Intake Form

C - Citizenship Instructions – Full Intake Form

1. Ask the applicant whether they are a Citizen.

If no, the question below pops up.

2. If applicant not a citizen, ask if they are a Lawful Permanent Resident.

3. If yes, ask the applicant what doc they have to prove this status - if No, skip to 3 – No below.

NOTE! Get a signed Attestation,

except if referral/brief advice by

telephone ONLY.

No documentation needed unless

reason to doubt citizenship.

If yes, proceed through the interview.


a. The applicant may show an original, certified copy or photocopy that appear to be authentic. If the applicant has one of the documents, select that

document here, and make a copy of the document for the applicant's file.

b. If the applicant has one of the documents but it is not feasible for them to personally meet with CLS staff or physically transmit

documentation, ask the applicant to identify the document orally and note the information in the Notes field on the bottom of this page.

The applicant still should submit the documentation as soon as reasonably possible.

c. If CLS is only providing brief advice or consultation by telephone, CLS is not required to maintain copies of documents. But applicant

should orally declare their eligible noncitizen status and CLS must record this declaration.

d. Where the applicant requires emergency assistance, but states that they have this status, but do not have a document, select “If

document is unavailable…” from the dropdown.

e. You must have the applicant sign a Statement for Emergency Representation found in the CLS Citizen/Eligible Alien Determination to be

kept in the file.

Sample Proof of Permanent Residence:

I-551, Current Style

I-551, Older Style


3 – NO – if the applicant responds No to the LPR question, the question below will pop up.

4. If the applicant answers Yes to the question about filing for adjustment of status, the question below pops up. If no, see 4 – NO below.

a. Must provide this proof at the time of application, as with the other immigration documents, but with the exceptions described in the previous

section (number 3., a-e above).


Note: you need to show “Proof of Filing” of the document in 4 a. above, not just the document.

Example of “Proof of Filing”

I-485

Verifies

receipt


a. Next, the question below will pop up. Ask the applicant how s/he will be able to provide Proof of Family relationship.

a. Must provide this proof at the time of application, as with the immigration documents, but with the exceptions described in the previous section,

(number 3., a-e above).

4- NO – if the answer to this question is ‘No’, the next question will pop up.


5. If the applicant answers Yes to this question, the screen below pops up. If No, see 5-No, below.

a. If yes, ask the applicant what document they have to prove they are a refugee, etc. and select that option.

a. See some document examples on the next page (there are many different types of valid documents in addition to these).

b. Follow the same instructions as 3., a-e above.


Example of Acceptable Asylee/Refugee/Withholding Document

Sec. 207 (refugee)

I-94


5 – No – if the applicant answers no to question 5. above, next the agricultural worker question pops up.

6. The agricultural worker question response should auto populate from the Prescreen where you’ve already asked the applicant whether they are an ag

worker.

a. If the answer was ‘Yes’, then ask the applicant what document they have to prove they are an ag worker (see below options). If no, go to 6 – No.


b. If yes, select the document the ag worker states they have to prove their status (previous page). See some examples of these docs below (there are

many different types of valid documents in addition to these).

c. See 3., a-e above.

Example of Acceptable H-2A Document

H-2A


6 – No – if the response to the question above is no, the next question pops up (see below).

7. Is applicant a victim of a crime? If yes, what ask supporting documents they have to prove this and select below. If not, go to 7-No below.

Very Common: “Representation is permitted if CLS determines there likely

will be evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity for further

investigation. In this case, CLS must obtain this evidence as soon as possible.”


7-No – If no to question 7. above, the question (8.) below pops up.

8. If yes to the above question, ask what documents they have as proof (see below)and click next to that document. If No, see 8-No below.

Very Common

“Representation is permitted if CLS determines there likely

will be evidentiary support after a reasonable opportunity

for further investigation. In this case, CLS must obtain this

evidence as soon as possible.”


a. See document example below.

Sample I-797 (T visa)


b. If the answer to the *. above was ‘No’, most likely the applicant does not qualify as determined by immigration or crime victim status.

Additional Document Examples

Common Document for All Categories except Lawful Permanent Resident:

“Category” reveals

all!!!

(refers to subsections

of 8 C.F.R §274a.12)

Examples of “Eligible” Categories:

A2, A3, A4, A5, A9, A10, A13, A15,

A16, A19, A20, C9, C25

Eligible With Qualifying Family

Member: A9, A13, A14, A15, C8,

C10, C16, C21, C24


Sample “Other Authoritative Document” (includes photocopies, online or email verifications)

Pat Medige

From: KCCTUVisa <[email protected]>

Sent: Monday, June 23, 2014 6:12 AM

To: [email protected]

Subject: T VISA APPROVAL

Greetings,

As a courtesy, the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) would like to inform you the following T visa petition has been approved by USCIS and entered in the Petition Information Management Service (PIMS). If any beneficiaries are not already in the United States, their T visa petition can be processed by scheduling an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Please consult the U.S. Embassy or Consulate’s website for further processing instructions.

The [email protected] address accepts inquiries and requests regarding T and U visa petitions entry in PIMS. We look forward to assisting you with future needs regarding these matters.

Regards,

Brenda Steely T & U Visa Processing Support Contractor - FCi Federal CA/VO/KCC Williamsburg, KY Phone: 606-526-7513 606-526-7501 (FAX)


Emergency Representation

Don’t forget the “Statement for Emergency Representation”. This is allowed

when the applicant/client needs emergency services, but is unable to produce

the required immigration documentation at the time of application. A signed

copy should be placed in the file.

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