Asylum Office Liaison

Asylum Meeting Minutes from 5/14/08 (Posted 5/20/08)
Asylum Office (Posted 9/28/05)

Customs and Border Protection Liaison

CBP Meeting Minutes from Sept. 14, 2009 (Posted 9/21/09)
CBP Meeting Minutes (Posted 4/29/08)
CBP Meeting Minutes from January 10, 2007 (Posted 2/15/07)
Minutes and Agenda from CBP Liaison Meeting 9/27/06
CBP 6/29/05
CBP 12/8/04
CBP 5/19/04

Executive Office for Immigration Review Liaison

AILA Liaison Minutes for September 2006 (Posted 10/24/06)
Minutes to recent EIOR Meeting (7/12/06)

Immigration and Customs Enforcement Liaison

ICE Liaison Meeting Minutes for June 24, 2009 (Posted 7/27/09)
ICE Meeting Minutes from April 3, 2008 (Posted 7/8/08)
ICE Contact List
ICE Liaison Meeting March 14, 2007 (Posted 7/19/07)
ICE Agenda Meeting Minutes from 9/14/06 (Posted 9/25/06)

USCIS District 23 Liaison

Dear Members:
At the USCIS DD meeting yesterday, Jane Arrellano announced that District 23 will no longer accept I-130 filings benefitting non-detained respondents in removal proceedings. Detained aliens can still file locally, but can only do so with a with a referral slip from the IJ. This policy change is to conform to how all other districts, nationwide, process I-130s for beneficiaries in proceedings.

Effective immediately, ALL I-130 petitions for non-detained aliens must be filed with Chicago. The attached file indicates where to file such petitions, depending upon the residence of the petitioner.

Helpful tips:

• Please remember to check the box on the I-130 (Page 1, Part C, Question 16 on the most recent form version) that the alien is in removal proceedings and indicate that proceedings are pending.
• Include a highlighted statement in your cover letter indicating that the beneficiary is in proceedings.
• Include a copy of the NTA/OSC and next hearing notice.
• Include a bona fide marriage exemption, if necessary.

After receipt by Chicago, the I-130 will be routed to the appropriate local office for interview (if necessary).

Please note that John Salter, ICE Chief Counsel, has been advised of the new policy.

Sincerely,

Joseph S. Porta
AILA Southern California Chapter Secretary
Law Offices of Cohen, Porta & Kim
3731 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 502
Los Angeles, CA 90010
Tel: (213) 383-4105
Fax: (213) 383-4106

USCIS District 23 Waiting Room Policy (Posted 11/18/08)

Memorandum (Posted 6/25/08)
From Jane Arellano, Director of USCIS District 23, regarding G-28 requirements for attorneys at INFOPASS inquiries and interviews at the three District 23 Field Offices (Los Angeles, Santa Ana and San Bernardino)