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From: Woo, EHen YSent: Monday, November 05, 201 2 5:45PMTo: 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, RolandE; 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 TCc: Muzyka, Carolyn L; Rust, Maureen; Sanders, Robert A; Duvall, Jam es; Campos, Linda J; Cone,Richard K; Dickson, Bruce; Franklin, Shelia D; Gaggiano, Mi chael 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 HSubject: DACA Cases from the NBC

Importance: High

Attachments: I-821 DACA Co versheet.docx.docx; 10-26-1 2 Final DACA to Field (3).xlsx.xlsxGood Evening DDs and FODs,

As discussed during last Wed nesday's Operations Conference call, the NBC began shipping the sampleDACA cases to the field t(w interview. These files should be arriving in your field offices this wee k i fthey haven' t already.

o ASC appointments were scheduled for these cases and the results should be posted by the time

the ti les arrive in the fie ld.• Each case will have a covcrshect indi cat ing it is a DACA file (example attached).

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The attached " !0-26 -2012 Final DACA to Field" Excel spreadsheet con tains the numb er of DACA caseseach 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 tollowingNFTS Section Code ranges:

• AQ 0000 - 3999 Pre Decisional

• AQ 4000 -· 5999 3rd Agency• AQ 6000 - 7999 Dec isional• AQ 8000 - 9999 Post Decisional

Please hold these cases un ti l 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 guid ance 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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Thank you>

Ellen

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Associate Regional Director> OperationsDHS/USCJS , Western Region

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Friday, Aug ust 10, 2012 3:13 PM

Adams, Kim; Adams, Raymond P; Bard, Jodi; Blakeway, Albert W; Coates, Timothy S;

Connor, Wi lliam; Conway, Michae l J; Dedvukaj, Mick; Dooley, Sharon V; Douglas, David

M; Enis, Jill S; Garman, Gary G; Hamilton, Ricky W; Hansen, Mark B; Hea thman, Sandy M;

Kehl, Lisa M; Kent, Jeanne iv1; Klinger, Michael J; Lambrech t, Andrew M; Lee, Kamsing V;

Leopold, Kay F; Lopez, An tonio; 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; Reyno lds, Patti J;

Sheive, Kristy A; Stark, Laura; Ta rango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, Geoffrey J;

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Wa tkins, Jay C; Russell, Jacquelyn B; Hawthorne, Thomas E

FBI Name Check and DACA

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Gary GarmantAssoclate Regional Director, OperatlonsiDHSIUSCIS!Central Regional Office! i t : maw ~ WIW 12 .;1 (b) (6 ) WARNING: This message Is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY (FOUO). I t contains information that may be exempt

from publiC release under the Freedom of I nformation Act (5 U.S.C. 552) This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted,distributed, and disposed of in accordance with DHS pol icy 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: Harrison, Julia LSent: Friday, August 10, 20 12 12:45 PM

To: Woo, Ellen Y; Campagnolo, Donna P; Robinson, Terri A; Renaud , Tracy L; Redman, Kathy A; Cowan, Robert M;

Muzyka, Carolyn LCc: Tauchen, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shel ley M; Dean, Kimberly D; Clum, Teresa; Blackwood, Robert L

Subject: RE: DACA G-56 Call-in letter

J ulia L. Harrison

Chief, Operations Division

Field Operations Directorate

II I Massachusetts Ave.

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From: Woo, Ellen YSent: Friday, August 10, 2012 1:35 PMTo: campagnolo, Donna P; Robinson, Terri A; Renaud, Tracy L; Redman, Kathy A; 'Cowan, Robert M; Muzyka, Carolyn LCc: Harrison, Julia L; Tauchen, Robert B; Garman, Gary G; Goodwin, Shelley M; Dean, Kimberly D; Clum, Teresa;Blackwood, Robert LSubject: 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

fi£en ?J.WooAssociate Regional Director, Operations

DHS/USCIS Western A'-"'J.;Jvu

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From: Rucienski, Jason S

To: Valeika, Richard T

Subject: DACA Background Checks

Date: Wednesday, November 14, 2012 2:21:17 PM

Attachments: DACA Background Checks.pdf

Rich,

Attached is the outline of our training materials on Background/Security checks.

Jason S. RucienskiSenior Immigration Services OfficerUSCIS 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 inform ation

has been identified as a result of the securit y checks or from other sources.

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101, 102- Background & Security Checks (Continued)

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From: Yeager-Bowser, Keri

To: Basurto, Malu; Campbell, Marcella V; Charles, Deborah L; Diaz, Marianela; Dlugoszewski, Carly L; Freitas, GaryS; 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

Cc: 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, MariaI; 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

Subject: Field Operations DACA SOP and training materials

Date: 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 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 (5) 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 Orlando, FL 32801

From: Harrison, Julia LSent: Monday, November 05, 2012 11:30 AMTo: Goodwin, Shelley M; Garman, Gary G; Gallagher, Kevin E; Tierney, Terry; Woo, Ellen Y; Upchurch,Evelyn MCc: 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 JSubject: DACA material

Good morning everyone. The DACA SOP & training presentation are now

available on Connect.

Julia L. HarrisonChief, Operations DivisionField Operations Directorate111 Massachusetts Ave.

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From: Benavides, Jaime LSent: Monday, Ju ly 30, 2012 9:06 AM

To: Benton, Shelia G; Bryce, BunnieCc: Benavides, Jaime L; Harrison, Julia L; Campagnolo, Donna PSubject: FW : DACA Policy Memo Draft

Sheila , Bunnie,

Please review the attached DACA AFM draft memo (b) (5)

Please send your comments back to Donna by NLT 2pm. Thanks.




JaimeFrom: Campagnolo, Donna PSent: Monday, Ju ly 30, 2012 8:46 AMTo: Benavides, Jaime LCc: Harrison , Julia LSubject: DACA Policy Memo Draft

Jaime: As discussed, attached is the DACA draft memo. I f you could have some folks take alook and let me know by 2 pm today i f we have any concems.

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From: Muzyka, Carolyn L

To: Corsano, Anne Arries; Looney, Robert V; Jordan, Mari D; Pierre, Paul M; Kramar, John; Gulick, David G

Cc: Woo, Ellen Y ; Valeika, Richard T; Rust, Maureen

Subject: FW: SOP

Date: Friday, September 07, 2012 1:00:39 AM

Attachments: 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:

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 LSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 6:09 PMTo: Muzyka, Carolyn LCc: 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 PMTo: Rigdon, Jerry LSubject: 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 LSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:04 PMTo: Roman-Riefkohl, GuillermoSubject: SOP

Guillermo:

Will you please e-mail me the version of the SOP from last Friday?

Thanks!

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From: Douglas, David M

To: Coates, Timothy S; Dooley, Sharon V; Moyer, Chester S ; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R ; Webb, Russell L

Cc: Webb, Russell L; Connor, William; Pratt, Charles E

Subject: Deferred Action Q&A

Date: Monday, June 18, 2012 4:23:41 PM

Attachments: 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.




From: Egli, Nathan C

To: Balcom, Sherrie K

Subject: FW: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!


Importance: High

FYI

Nathan C. Egli | Immigration Services Officer

DHS | USCIS | Saint Paul Field Office

2901 Metro Drive,

Bloomington, MN 55425

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From: Dooley, Sharon VSent: Friday, November 09, 2012 12:07 PMTo: # SPM Field OfficeSubject: FW: !!!IMPORTANT DACA MESSAGE!!!Importance: High

FYI

Sharon DooleySharon Dooley Field Office DirectorU.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesSaint PaulOffice: // BB:

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From: Gallagher, Kevin ESent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:22 AMTo: 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, ChesterS; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Reynolds, Patti J; Siegl, Mark T; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, HelaineS

Cc: Habtu, Gebre E; Dyer, LaToya S; Watkins, Jay C; Hawthorne, Thomas E; Smith, John H; Russell,Jacquelyn B; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Garman, Gary GSubject: 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|:: : 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: Harrison, Julia LSent: Friday, November 09, 2012 11:05 AMTo: 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 BCc: Monica, Donald J; Campagnolo, Donna PSubject: !!!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.

Julia L. HarrisonChief, Operations DivisionField Operations Directorate111 Massachusetts Ave.

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Subject: FW: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure


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2901 Metro Drive,


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From: Borges, Luis R Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 9:12 AMTo: # SPM ISOSubject: FW: 2012 ASC ISO Standard Operating Procedure

FYI – ASC SOP changes.

Luis R. Borges Supervisory Immigration Service Officer U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesSt. Paul Field Office2901 Metro DriveBloomington, MN 55425OfficeFax

WARNING: This document 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 approvalfrom the originator If you are not the intended recipient please contact the originator for disposition instructions

From: Watkins, Jay CSent: Friday, September 21, 2012 9:06 AMTo: 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, DarrellW; 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 NCc: 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; Medina-Maltes, 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 JSubject: 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

From: Weidemann, James A Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2012 2:34 PMTo: 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, BruceCc: 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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From: Dooley, Sharon V

To: # SPM ISO

Subject: FW: Changes to NBC Process

Date: 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 temporarysituation – I just can’t tell you when things will revert back to the way they used to be.


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From: Douglas, David MSent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 9:59 AMTo: Moyer, Chester S; Pratt, Caroline R; Perry, Michelle C; Coates, Timothy SCc: 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 theadditional work coming in from DACA-related shifts of resources. Please ensure that your staff are familiar withthese changes so that you can anticipate cases that may not appear to be as complete and interview-ready as whatwe have seen in the past. Please stress that this is a temporary condition until the NBC staffs up and they canresume some of the pre-interview work they have done traditionally.

Here is the link:

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From: Garman, Gary GSent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:49 AM

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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 ACc: 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 SSubject: RE: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9

Pe r Rache l Ell is at CSPE, t his engagement has been postponed. We will let you know once anew date is confirmed.

Regards,

Gary Garman !Associate Regional Director, Operations DHSIUSCISI Central Regional Office! i f :WlQIWM- J§: WJW I :9 : _WARNING: This message is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

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DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is no t to be released to the public or other

personnel who do no t have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the originator.

From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis 0Sent: Friday, July 06, 2012 9:47 AMTo: 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; Elis, 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 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

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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,

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originator. If you have received this document by mistake please contact the originator for specific handling and destructionprocedures

From: Tintary, Ruth ESent: Monday, July 02, 2012 5:24 PMTo: #USCIS-HQOLA Subject: Conference Call Invitation re Deferred Action for July 9

Stakeholder Conference Call InvitationËËËËËËËË

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. Immigrationand Customs Enforcement (ICE), invite any interested individuals to participate in our second

joint national engagement to provide further detail regarding the implementation of SecretaryNapolitano’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:

Passcode: DHS

This call is intended for stakeholders only. Members of the media should call (202)282-8010

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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 Subject: FW: Congressional Briefings / MeetingsImportance: High

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From: Irazabal, LuzSent: Monday, July 09, 2012 3:53 PMTo: Rash, Carol A; Duvall, James; Rust, Maureen; Fuentes-Rivera, Luis O; Duell, Kim MCc: 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 activitythat currently scheduled or to be scheduled that is combined with a stakeholder/communityoutreach 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 IrazábalAssociate Chief (National Coordination)Office of Legislative AffairsU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

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From: Clark, Robert PSent: Friday, August 17, 2012 9:10 AMSubject: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

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# SPM Field Office

FW: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter information

Friday, November 02, 2012 5:48:24 PM

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If you are asked any questions on De ferred Action fo r Childhood Arrivals - please provide them a

hard copy of the posted FAQs and " How Do I" sheets wh ich may be found at FAQs -Deferred

Action for Childhood Arrivals

How Do P Deferred Action fo r Childhood Arrivals . We are no t at liberty to comment on any of

this information beyond what is contained on these sheets or the website.

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Sharon Dooley

Field Office Director

WARNING. This document is FOR OFnCIAL US E ONLY (FOUO) It contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedomof

InformationAct (5 U SC 552) This document is to be controlled, handled, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of n accordance with DH S policy relatingto

Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is not to be released to th e public or other personnel who do not have a valid "need- to-know" without prior

approval from the originator I f ou are not the intended recipient please contact the originator for disposition instructions

~ G o Green! Please do not pr int this e-mail unless it is completely necessary.

From: Garman, Gary GSent: Friday, November 02, 2012 4:30PMTo: 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, Ma rk T;Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Webb, Russell L; Zarybnicky, Kenneth A

Cc: Quaranti llo, Andrea J; Langton, Lynn M; Brecht, Jeffrey T; Gallagher, Kevin E; Sm ith, John H; Penn,Peggy A

Subject: FW : Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter informationImportance: High

Field Leadership: FYI and compliance. Please direct any questions on these instructions to Regional

ISA Peggy Penn. Thank you.

Regards,

Gary Garman IAssociate Regional Director, Operations DHSIUSCISICentral Reg1onal O f f i c e ! ~ WI!JIWII

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(FOUO). I t contains information that may be exempt from public release under the Freedom of Information Ac t (5

U.S.C. 552) This document is to be controlled, hand led, transmitted, distributed, and disposed of in accordance with

DHS policy relating to Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) information and is no t to be released to the public or other

personnel who do no t have a valid "need-to-know" without prior approval from the orig ina tor.

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Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:10 PMTo: 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, MichaelJ; Christian, Gregory W; Rawls, Sheila DSubject: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals--Customer Service/Front Counter informationImportance: High

Regions, Several have asked about what information the Field Offices’ front counter/customer servicestaff 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 programthat are relevant to Field Operations. This includes guidance and training for both general andspecific case information provided by customer service staff and actual case adjudicationprocedures 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 ArrivalsHow Do I? Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you,

Leslie D TrittenSpecial Assistant, Field Operations Directorate

USCIS, DHS(office)(BlackBerry)

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From: Moyer, Chester S

To: Airhart, Adam F

Subject: FW: FBI Name Check and DACA

Date: Friday, August 10, 2012 4:27:13 PM

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From: Moyer, Chester SSent: Friday, August 10, 2012 3:16 PMTo: #STL - CISSubject: FW: FBI Name Check and DACA

From: Garman, Gary GSent: Friday, August 10, 2012 2:13 PMTo: 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; 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; Stark, Laura; Tarango, Tracy; Tasch, Helaine S; Verderosa, GeoffreyJ; 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 ESubject: FBI Name Check and DACA

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

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

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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.

Thanks,

Ellen

f1.f.en, 1J. WO-O-Associate Regional Director, Operations

DHS/USCIS Western Region

24000 Avila Road (Room 6200A)

La CA 92677

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Subject: FW: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement


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From: Dooley, Sharon VSent: Friday, June 22, 2012 9:08 PMTo: 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 AnnouncementImportance: High

For your review and compliance. Prior to forwarding, please let me know.

Thanks!

Sharon Dooley

Field Office Director

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From: Garman, Gary GSent: Friday, June 22, 2012 02:54 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; 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, PattiJ; 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; Gonzalez, Alfonso GSubject: 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,

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

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Colleagues,

We will continue to keep appraised of any additional information as it becomes available.

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From: USCIS DirectorSent: Friday, June 15, 2012 9:59 AMSubject: 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 criteriaoutlined 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’smemorandum;

• are currently in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general educationdevelopment 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 lawsand regulations that govern our work. I look forward to updating you on our implementation plans.

Thank you. Ali

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limit the legal authority of PH S or any of its persormel to enforce federal inunigrationlaw. Similarly, thismemorandum, 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

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From: Dooley, Sharon VSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 2:18 PMTo: Borges, Luis R; Goudge, Laurie A; Kenney, Trudy L; Schweich, Margaret A; Porche, Sheri L (CTR);Moris, Louis J

Cc: # SPM ISOSubject: FW: I130s to the fieldImportance: 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,



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From: Douglas, David MSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:57 PMTo: Coates, Timothy S; Dooley, Sharon V; Moyer, Chester S; Perry, Michelle C; Pratt, Caroline R; Webb,Russell L; Connor, WilliamSubject: FW: I130s to the fieldImportance: High

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BREAKING NEWS

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

David M. DouglasDistrict Director

USCIS District 15

“The Heartland District” (office)

From: Garman, Gary GSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:56 PMTo: 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, GeoffreyJ; 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|:: | : WARNING: This message is FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY





From: Garman, Gary GSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 12:09 PMTo: 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; 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;

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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,






From: Robinson, Terri A Sent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 9:44 AMTo: Goodwin, Shelley M; Garman, Gary G; Woo, Ellen Y; Dean, Kimberly D; Muzyka, Carolyn L;Redman, Kathy A; Cowan, Robert M; Renaud, Tracy LCc: 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 LSubject: RE: I130s to the field

All,

Shelley asked a good question below, so I am taking the liberty to expand the audience to informall 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 fordistribution.

. We have committed toproviding 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 individualshipments.

Please let me know if you have any questions on the current plan. Also, I promised in Boston toget you a timeline of sorts to help with communicating with the field and that is still in the

work s.

Thanks as always for your patience.

Terri Robinson

Acting Center Director

USCIS, National Benefits Center

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From: Goodwin, Shelley MSent: Wednesday, September 05, 2012 8:32 AMTo: 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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From: Fuentes-Rivera, Luis OSent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 9:40 AMTo: 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 JCc: 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 SSubject: FW: Latest Happenings on Capitol Hill and related issues -- July 17, 2012

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HEARINGS:

Thursday July 19, 2012, at 10:00am in 2141 RHOB, Secretary Napolitano will testify before theHouse 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 decisionregarding 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 SafetyDivision, HSI will testify before the House Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee on “The Aftermathof Fraud by Immigration Attorneys,” the processes in place to review and rescind previously-granted 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 ImmigrationSubcommittee 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 ShamEducational Institutions.”

Wednesday July 25, 2012, at 10:00am in 311 CHOB , Secretary Napolitano will testify before theHouse Homeland Security Committee on counter terrorism, “Understanding the Homeland ThreatLandscape.”

NEWS:

Leahy and Rubio: Putting an End to Human Traffickingby 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 pervasiveform of modern-day slavery in the United States and abroad. Millions of people are estimated to beenslaved by human trafficking around the world. The result is an incalculable amount of physical abuseand 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 aretrafficked 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 havesought asylum on our shores and protection under our laws. If we are to continue to be that light of hopeto those persecuted around the world, we cannot sit idly by while human trafficking continues. We musttake action to combat this problem domestically as well as internationally. And we must raise publicawareness of this ravaging crisis.That is why we have teamed together — a Democrat from Vermont and a Republican from Florida — toadvance 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 alikesupported efforts to end this heinous crime. The success of the law has extended through both Republicanand Democratic administrations and continues to win bipartisan support in Congress.




The law seeks to cut off human trafficking at its roots by supporting international and domestic efforts tofight the causes and punish the perpetrators of trafficking. Many nations around the world are partners inthese 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 PersonsReport 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 thesecriminal activities and better supporting victims.Our efforts to reauthorize this important tool to combat trafficking will strengthen law enforcement toolsand encourage community cooperation to identify victims, investigate offenses and provide victimservices. Like all American families, Washington is tightening its fiscal belt, and our legislation ensuresthat this important work is done in a cost-effective way with maximum accountability and oversight toensure that taxpayer money is being well spent. These are priorities with bipartisan support. Congressshould 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 withlaw enforcement, the media and elected officials to elevate awareness of this international crisis. Mostimportantly, survivors with the courage to speak out and educate the public are telling their stories. Thesesurvivors 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 injusticecontinues 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 tocombat modern-day slavery. No matter where they are in the world, the victims of human traffickingneed a strong America to champion their cause as our own.# # # # #




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Thank you. Ali

Disclaimer

As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in this memorandum should beconstrued to prohibit the apprehension, detention, or removal of any alien unlawfully in the United States or tolimit the legal authority of DHS or any of its personnel to enforce federal immigration law. Similarly, thismemorandum, 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 byany party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.

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From: Dooley, Sharon V

To: # SPM ISO

Subject: FW: Message to Field Offices on NBC Workloads & Modified Processes

Date: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 2:07:45 PM


Importance: High

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.





From: Gallagher, Kevin ESent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 7:28 AMTo: Douglas, David M; Dooley, Sharon VCc: Garman, Gary GSubject: 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 DD

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.






From: Garman, Gary GSent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:03 AMTo: 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,


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From: Monica, Donald J

Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 4:59 PMTo: Woo, Ellen Y; Rust, Maureen; Garman, Gary G; Quarantillo, Andrea J; Redman, Kathy A; Tierney,Terry; Renaud, Tracy L; Goodwin, Shelley MCc: Cowan, Robert M; Robinson, Terri A; Muzyka, Carolyn L; Campagnolo, Donna PSubject: 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 I-130s to NBC for distribution to the field for completion. NBC will ship I-130s to the field bi-

weekly 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 EACreceipt numbers

Lockbox plans to start assigning MSC receipt numbers to stand alone Immediate RelativeI-130s October 1, 2012.Case information should be available in ICMS for field to update by the time they receivethe I-130sNBC 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’sZIP code.NBC will not perform full TECS checks or any evidence review on these cases before weship 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 fieldby office and region. We’ll post the reports on Connect at USCIS Connect\Working Resources\NBCRecurring Reports.

The NBC will provide more details on related aspects associated with this process in the nearfuture.

Lean and Lite AOS I-485 Process:

September 20, 2012 —“Lean and lite” AOS I-485 initial evidence review starts for cases receivedat NBC on/after September 20, 2012. NBC will complete a modified frontend process and initialevidence review on all family based I-485s. This includes:

• Initial file setup, system checks, order related files and visa petition, review passenger listand run initial evidence checklist.

• If all initial evidence is present, the case will move forward in NBC’s process—wait forFingerprints, name check results, A-files, visa petition. Once all interview-ready criteria ispresent, 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 fo r fingerprinting or fails to pay d1e biometrics fee.

What changes 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 (ORB) before RFE, instead the case will go to the field

for off icer 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 i f USCIS 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 te ly O ctober 1, 2012, the N BC will ship I-821D cases received from d1e Se1vice

Centers to the field for QA interviews. The NB C 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 NBC.

Other Important Dates·

• August 1, 2012-NBC stopped shipping interview waived I-485s to California Se1vice

Center. NBC 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 TB D)- I-601A provisional waiver goes into effect. NBC will be

responsible for adjudicating I-601As.






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From: Douglas, David MSent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:22 AMTo: #KAN - CIS; #WIC - CIS; #STL - CIS; # OMA CIS; # DSM Field Office; # SPM Field OfficeSubject: 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 messagethat 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 1

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, which the Secretary has designated as theagency’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 moveinto 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 ata 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. DouglasDistrict DirectorUSCIS District 15, Kansas City

“ The Heartland District” (office)

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PLEASE DISTRIBUTE THIS MESSAGE IMMEDIATELY.

From: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration ServicesSent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 2:16 PMTo: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 youknow 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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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, LuzSent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:37 PMTo: #USCIS-OLA LEADS; Varshay, Libby MCc: McCament, James W; Roles, Rebecca J; Wooden, Janeen R; Rowe, Monterey; Tintary, Ruth ESubject: REMINDER - FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Deferred Action for Young PeopleImportance: High

Colleagues,

We will keep you informed of any further information available. Again, thank you for your patience and understanding.

Thanks,Luz

Luz Figuereo IrazábalUSCIS Office of Legislative Affairs

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From: Irazabal, LuzSent: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:10 AMTo: #USCIS-OLA LEADSCc: #USCIS-HQOLA Subject: FOR INTERNAL USE ONLY - Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano AnnouncementImportance: High

Colleagues,

We will continue to keep appraised of any additional information as it becomes available.

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Thank you. Ali

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As there is no right to the favorable exercise of discretion by the agency, nothing in this memorandum should beconstrued 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, thismemorandum, 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 byany party in any administrative, civil, or criminal matter.






Subject: FW: USCIS Deferred Action For Childhood Arrival Information


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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 3:47 PMTo: 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 JCc: 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; Medina-Maltes, Martha E; Moyer, Chester S; Ortiz, Mario R; Perry, Michelle C; Pietropaoli, Lori A; Reynolds, Patti J; Tarango,Tracy; Tasch, Helaine SSubject: FW: USCIS Deferred Action For Childhood Arrival Information

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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 frombeing 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/daca-

consider.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

[email protected].

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 [email protected].

This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.






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From: USCIS Director

Subject: Message From The Director: Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Process

Date: 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 theUnited 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 ontarget 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 hastaken 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 reflectsthe 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 amodel 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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Subject: Message from the Director: Secretary Napolitano Announcement

Date: Friday, June 15, 2012 10:00:10 AM

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Thank you. Ali

Disclaimer

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From: Dopona, Peter E (CTR)

To: Gallagher, Kevin E; Watkins, Jay C

Cc: Garman, Gary G

Subject: Re: 40 machine locations

Date: 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 issues-all 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 ESent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 01:24 PMTo: Dopona, Peter E (CTR); Watkins, Jay CCc: Garman, Gary GSubject: RE: 40 machine locations

Pete,

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To: Watkins, Jay CCc: Gallagher, Kevin ESubject: FW: 40 machine locationsImportance: High

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To: Gatlin, JesseCc: Boyajian, MichaelSubject: 40 machine locations

Jesse,

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To: 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

Cc: Gallagher, Kevin E; Hawthorne, Thomas E; Tarango, Tracy; Sheive, Kristy A

Subject: RE: Comments on deferred action

Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 12:12:28 PM

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From: Ortiz, Mario R Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2012 8:48 AMTo: Cowan, Robert MCc: Gallagher, Kevin E; Mather, Robert BSubject: 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 MSent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 10:33 AMTo: Enzer, Ethan

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

Ethan,

I' m not sure this fJIIs with in the parameters of the FOIA, bu t this is all that f found thot w n t i o n fingerprin ting !or

background checks.

Peggy

From: Saucier, Shawn Asent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 4:18PM

To: #NER-ASCM-USTCc: #NER SISOs and Section Managers; #NER-DD-FOD-COS; Goodwin, Shelley M; Kern, Suzanne C; Maxin•, Melissa W;Bibona, Usa M; O'Neill, Anne MSubject: 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 DACArequestors 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 Code-

3. The DACA Standard Operating Procedure, currently in use by the USC IS Service Center OperationsDirectorate, requires that prior FBI fingerprint results not be used for determining if a requestor meets theDACA guidelines.

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

Shawn Saucier

lmmrg ration Services Off1cer

U.S. Citizenship ancl Immigration Services

Northeast Regional Off1ce .. Adjudications

Tele:

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From: Sauder, Shawn ASent: Wednesday, October 03 , 2012 1:41PMSUbject: Reminder- Processed DACA Requestors as Code-3

ASC ISO,

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Jeffers, lee B

Subject: FW: DACA biometrics requirements FOIA

From: Hoffman, Michael KSent: Monday, September 17, 2012 8:07 AM

To: Enzer, EthanSubject: DACA biometrics requirements

IMPORTANT Revised- OACA Information .

09/1312012 - 11 :06:04

Posted on behalfofUSCIS HQ.

Revised DACA Applicant Processing Guidance:

Top of Form

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.

·•· ,, · ASC. f$0.. . • ,.., -t·. l '!fJW.·

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Application Support Center, XBE467 Silver laneEast Hartford . CT 06118

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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 FAILTO APPEAR AS SCHEDULED, YOUR REQUEST WILL BE CONSIDERED ABANDONED.

APPLICATION SUPPORT CENTER

USCIS FAIRFAX

S949 W. PI CO BLVD.

LOS ANGEUS, CA 9003S

PLEASE READ THIS ENTmE NOTICE CAREFULLY.

DATE AND TIMEOF 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 apassport.

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

0 Please reschedule my appointment. Upon receipt of your request, you will be provided a new appointment notice. Make a copy of his not ice

for your records, then mail the origiool with your request to BPU, Alexan<lria ASC. IGJIWI 88SO Richmond Hwy, Alexandria, VA22309-1586

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IIf you 1\aveany 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 si with transportation or compleling tiN biometrics

worlcslreet should accompany you.

If ou have open wounds 01' bandages/casts when you appear, the USC Smay reschedule )lOlii' appointment if t is rkttrminedyou,. injuries willinterfore with talcing yow biomdrics.




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Subject:

Attachments:

From: Maxim, Melissa W

F W ~ October 2012 Issue FOIA

...,.,.. dober 2012.pdf

Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 3:39PMTo: #NER -ASCM -USTCc: #NER-OD-FOD-COS; #N ER 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

Melissa W. Maxim , ·. ' ',,:. ''

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• Always be aware of immigration scams. Unauthorized practitioners of immigration law may tryto take advantage ofyou by charging a fee to submit fonns to USCIS on your behalf. Visitwww.uscis.gov/avoidscams for tips on filing fonns, reporting scams and finding accredited legalservices. Remember, the Wrong Help Can Hurt!

• USCIS remains committed to upholding the integrity of the immigration system. Individualsrequesting deferred action through this process are subject to background checks.

Implementation Framework (Section added July 25, 20/2 andsubject to modification)

General Overview

• USC IS plans to accept requests for deferred action beginning on Wednesday, August 15, 2012.• All requesters- those in and out of removal proceedings and those with final orders- will use the

same request process.• Requesters will use a modified form established for this specific purpose.• Requesters will mail deferred action requests, an application for work authorization, and all

applicable fees to the USCIS lockbox.

• The required fees will total $465. Fee waivers are not available.• The four USCIS Service Centers will review all requests.• Using a modified fonn allows USC IS to use its current customer service infrastructure, which

includes case status online, text messages, email messages, and the ability to track case status bycalling the 1-800 number.

• All requesters must provide biometrics and undergo background checks.

Outreach/Communications

• Beginning in July, USCIS District Offices around the country are engaging with communitypartners about the unauthorized practice of immigration law aspect of the deferred actioninitiative.

• Beginning in early August, USCIS headquarters and field personnel will hold trainings sessionswith stakeholders and congressional staffs to ensure they receive up to date information. (How toapply, what evidence should be submitted, expected time frames, etc.)

• USCIS will continue holding stakeholder sessions after the process takes effect on August 15 toensure clarity for our customers.

• USC IS will work closely with media, specifically non-English media, to ensure that accurate,timely messages are provided to the public.

Private underslcommunity capacity

• In anticipation of this process, USCIS encourages the community to build both legal and financialcapacity to help those in need of services.




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Our Nation's immigration laws must be enforced in a strong and sensible manner. They are notdesigned to be blindly enforced without consideration given to the individual circumstances of

each case. Nor are they designed to remove productive young people to countries where they

may not have lived or even speak the language. Indeed, many of these young people have

already contributed to our country in significant ways. Prosecutorial discretion, which is used in

so many other areas, is especially justified here.

As part of his exercise ofprosecutorial discretion, the above criteria are to be considered

whether or not an individual is already in removal proceedings or subject to a final order of

removal. No individual should receive deferred action under this memorandum unless they first

pass a background check and requests for relief pursuant to this memorandum are to be decided

on a case by case basis. DHS cannot provide any assurance that relief will be granted in all

cases.

1. With respect to individuals who are encountered by U.S. Immigration and Customs

Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or U.S. Citizenship and

Immigration Services (USCIS):

• With respect to individuals who meet the above criteria, ICE and CBP should

immediately exercise their discretion, on an individual basis, in order to prevent low

priority individuals from being placed into removal proceedings or removed from the

United States.

• USCIS is instructed to implement this memorandum consistent with its existing guidance

regarding the issuance ofnotices to appear.

2. With respect to individuals who are in removal proceedings but not yet subject to a final order

of removal, and who meet the above criteria:

• ICE should exercise prosecutorial discretion, on an individual basis, for individuals who

meet the above criteria by deferring action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.

in order to prevent low priority individuals from being removed from the United States.

• ICE is instructed to use its Office of the Public Advocate to permit individuals who

believe they meet the above criteria to identify themselves through a clear and efficient

process.

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memorandum.

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individuals who meet the above criteria whose cases have already been identified through

the ongoing review of pending cases before the Executive Office for Immigration

Review.

3. With respect to the individuals who are!!.!!! currently in removal proceedings and meet the

above criteria, and pass a background check:

• USCIS should establish a clear and efficient process for exercising prosecutorial

discretion, on an individual basis, by deferring action against individuals who meet the

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Pitcairn, Rodger; Silvers, Robert P; Stanley, Kathleen M; Vanison, Denise; Whitney, Ronald W; Wooden, JaneenR; Zaragoza, Conrad JSubject: [URGENT CLEARANCE REQUEST] DACA SOPImportance: High

Good morning,

Please review the DACA SOP and appendices. Given the magnitude of the SOP, SCOPS asks that

you please limit your comments to substantive issues. Please note that the NTA memo is under

revision. Also, since it has not been made available, the ICE referral process for non-EPS cases

has not been updated. Lastly, where indicated in the SOP, there are open policy calls that need

to be addressed.

To review the document(s) click

We request that the following program offices and directorates respond to this action (those not

listed are receiving this for informational purposes only): CSPE, ESD, FDNS, FOD, MGT, OCC, and

P&S.

To register your concurrence or non-concurrence and leave comments click Explanations

must accompany non-concurrences. Please provide your responses by 5:00 PM, Friday, August

3, 2012.

The owner of the document(s) should click review the responses.

Thank you.

USCIS Office of the Executive Secretariat

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(Fax)

Visit the CATS page to view the status of this action .

Click here to request , and here to . Your continuing

collaboration and input is appreciated.

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From: Helm, James R

To: HQ Field Operations

Cc: Benton, Shelia G; Lopez, Vicente F; Benavides, Jaime L

Subject: RE: FOD must respond 11 am Aug 3rd- FW: [URGENT CLEARANCE REQUEST] DACA SOP

Date: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:06:53 AM

Attachments: Draft DACA SOP (For Clearance 8-1-12) FOD Comments.docField Operations Document Comment Form DACA SOP.docximage001.jpg

Importance: High

Attached please find my comments/edits to the DACA SOP.

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Here are the documents with the Comment Form. Same as before, please respond directly to the HQ FOD

Mailbox.

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Same as before, please provide your comments to HQ Field Ops mailbox as requested below. (We’ll be

doing the same at FDNS Ops Branch) Thanks.

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has not been updated. Lastly, where indicated in the SOP, there are open policy calls that need

to be addressed.

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Deferred Action Process for Young People WhoAre Low Enforcement Priorities

Over the past three years, this Administration has undertaken an unprecedented effort to transform theimmigration enforcement system into one that focuses on public safety, border security and the integrityof the immigration system. As DHS continues to focus its limited enforcement resources on the removalof individuals who pose a danger to national security or a risk to public safety, including aliensconvicted of crimes, with particular emphasis on violent criminals, felons, and repeat offenders, DHSwill move to exercise prosecutorial discretion to ensure that enforcement resources are not expended onlow priority cases, such as individuals who were brought to this country through no fault of their own aschildren, have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, or multiplemisdemeanor offenses, and meet other key criteria.

Effective immediately, certain young people who were brought to the United States through no fault of

their own as young children and meet several key criteria will be considered for relief from removalfrom the country or entered into removal proceedings. Those who demonstrate that they meet thecriteria will be eligible to receive deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.

Only those individuals who can prove through verifiable documentation that they meet these criteriawill be eligible for deferred action. Individuals will not be eligible if they are not currently in the United States and cannot prove that they have been physically present in the United States for a continuous period of not less than 5 years immediately preceding today’s date. The use of prosecutorial discretionconfers no substantive right or pathway to citizenship. Only the Congress, acting through its legislativeauthority, can confer these rights.

While this guidance takes effect immediately, USCIS and ICE expect to begin implementation of theapplication processes within sixty days. Do not apply - this application process is not yetavailable. If you apply early, your application will be rejected. Beginning June18, 2012, individualscan call USCIS’ hotline at 1-800-375-5283 or ICE’s hotline at 1-888-351-4024 during business hourswith questions or to request more information on the forthcoming process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive deferred action under the Department’s new directive?

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) alerts eligible individuals NOT to submit adeferred action request under the Deferred Action Process for Young People memorandum issued by Secretary Napolitano on June 15. If you submit now, your application will be rejected. TheSecretary’s directive gives USCIS 60 days to create a process to accept these requests and we areunable to accept requests at this time. Please continue to check our website for updates.

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Pursuant to the Secretary’s June 15, 2012 memorandum, in order to be eligible for deferred action,individuals must:

1. Have come to the United States under the age of sixteen;2. Have continuously resided in the United States for at least five years preceding June 15, 2012 and

are present in the United States on June 15, 2012;

3. Currently be in school, have graduated from high school, have obtained a general educationdevelopment certificate, or are honorably discharged veterans of the Coast Guard or Armed Forces of the United States;

4. Have not been convicted of a felony offense, a significant misdemeanor offense, multiplemisdemeanor offenses, or otherwise pose a threat to national security or public safety;

5. Not be above the age of thirty.

Individuals must also complete a background check and, for those individuals who make a request toUSCIS and are not subject to a final order of removal, must be 15 years old or older.

What is deferred action?

Deferred action is a discretionary determination to defer removal action of an individual as an act of prosecutorial discretion. Deferred action does not confer lawful status upon an individual. In addition,although an alien granted deferred action will not be considered to be accruing unlawful presence in theUnited States during the period deferred action is in effect, deferred action does not absolve individualsof any previous or subsequent periods of unlawful presence.

Under existing regulations, an individual who has been granted deferred action is eligible to receiveemployment authorization for the period of deferred action, provided he or she can demonstrate “aneconomic necessity for employment.” Deferred action can be terminated at any time at the agency’sdiscretion or renewed by the agency.

How will the new directive be implemented?

Individuals who are not in removal proceedings or who are subject to a final order of removal will need to submit a request for a review of their case and supporting evidence to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Individuals may request deferred action if they meet the eligibilitycriteria. In the coming weeks, USCIS will outline and announce the procedures by which individualscan engage in this process. This process is not yet in effect and requests should not be submitted at thistime. Beginning June 18, individuals may call the USCIS hotline at 1-800-375-5283, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with questions or to request more information on the new process. The hotline offers assistance inEnglish and Spanish. Individuals seeking more information on the new process should visit USCIS’swebsite (at http://www.uscis.gov).

For individuals who are in removal proceedings before the Executive Office for Immigration Review,

ICE will, in the coming weeks, announce the process by which qualified individuals may request areview of their case. Additional information is available from the ICE Office of the Public Advocate athttp://www.ice.gov/about/offices/enforcement-removal-operations/publicadvocate/ Beginning June 18,individuals may call the ICE hotline at 1-888-351-4024, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with questions or torequest more information on the new process.

For individuals who are in removal proceedings and have already been identified as meeting theeligibility criteria as part of ICE’s case-by-case review, ICE will immediately begin to offer deferred action for a period of two years, subject to renewal.






process are not eligible to apply for deferred action as part of this process unless they independentlysatisfy the eligibility criteria.

If an individual’s request to USCIS for deferred action is denied, will he or she be placed inremoval proceedings?For individuals whose requests for deferred action are denied by USCIS, USCIS will apply its existing

Notice to Appear guidance governing USCIS’s referral of cases to ICE and issuance of notices toappear. Under this guidance, individuals whose requests are denied under this process will be referred to ICE if they have a criminal conviction or there is a finding of fraud in their request.

Should individuals who are not in removal proceedings but believe themselves to be eligible for anexercise of deferred action under this process seek to place themselves into removal proceedingsthrough encounters with ICE or CBP? No. Individuals who are not in removal proceedings but believe that they satisfy the eligibility criteriashould submit their request for review of their case to USCIS under the procedures that USCIS willimplement.

This process is not yet in effect and requests should not be submitted at this time. Beginning June 18,individuals may call the USCIS hotline at1-800-375-5283, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with questions or torequest more information on the new process. The hotline offers assistance in English and Spanish.Individuals seeking more information on the new process should visit USCIS’s website (athttp://www.uscis.gov).

If I receive deferred action through this process, will I be able to travel outside the United States?USCIS is exploring this issue and will resolve it in the coming weeks as part of its implementation plan.

Will there be any exceptions to the requirement that an individual must have resided in theUnited States for a least five years preceding June 15, 2012?An individual must demonstrate that he or she has resided in the United States for a least five years preceding June 15, 2012. Brief and innocent absences undertaken for humanitarian purposes will notviolate this requirement.

What should I do if I am eligible under this process and have been issued an ICE detainerfollowing an arrest by a state or local law enforcement officer?If you meet the eligibility criteria and have been served a detainer, you should immediately contacteither the Law Enforcement Support Center’s hotline at 1-855-448-6903 (staffed 24 hours a day, 7 daysa week) or the ICE Office of the Public Advocate either through the Office’s hotline at 1-888-351-4024(staffed 9am – 5pm, Monday – Friday) or by e-mail at [email protected].

Does deferred action provide individuals with a path to citizenship or permanent legal status?

No. A grant of deferred action is a form of prosecutorial discretion that does not confer a path tocitizenship or lawful permanent resident status. Only the Congress, acting through its legislativeauthority, can confer these rights.

Why isn’t DHS allowing other individuals to request deferred action under this process?As a general matter, young people who, through no fault of their own, were brought to this country aschildren, lacked the intent to violate the law and our ongoing review of pending removal cases isalready offering administrative closure to many of them. However, additional measures are necessary toensure that our enforcement resources are not expended on these low priority cases but are instead






appropriately focused on people who meet our enforcement priorities.

Does this Administration remain committed to comprehensive immigration reform?Yes. The Administration has consistently pressed for passage of comprehensive immigration reform,including the DREAM Act, because the President believes these steps are critical to building a 21stcentury immigration system that meets our nation’s economic and security needs.

Is passage of the DREAM Act still necessary in light of the new process?Yes. As the President has stated, individuals who would qualify for the DREAM Act deservecertainty about their status, and this new process does not provide that certainty. Only the Congress,acting through its legislative authority, can confer the certainty that comes with a pathway to permanent lawful status.

How can I get more information on the new process?Individuals seeking more information on the new process should visit ICE’s website (atwww.ice.gov), USCIS’s website (at www.uscis.gov), or DHS’s website (at www.dhs.gov).Beginning June 18, individuals can also call ICE’s hotline (at 1-888-351-4024) or USCIS’s hotline

(at 1-800-375-5283) during business hours with questions or to request more information on the new process.

Where can I find more information about where to go for Deferred Action?

I…Who to submit a request to

review my case:Where can I get more

information:

...am subject to a final order of removal.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)when the application period

opens

USCIS website athttp://www.uscis.gov.

Beginning June 18: USCIS hotline

at 1-800-375-5283 (8 am-8 pm;English & Spanish)

…have a case pending beforethe Executive Office for Immigration Review or afederal court.

U.S. Immigration and CustomsEnforcement (ICE) when the process for accepting requests isannounced

ICE website at:http://www.ice.gov.

Beginning June 18: ICE hotline at1-888-351-4024 (9am – 5pm;English and Spanish)

…have never been

apprehended or placed intoremoval proceedings.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

when the application period opens

USCIS website athttp://www.uscis.gov.

Beginning June 18: USCIS hotlineat 1-800-375-5283 (8 am-8 pm;English & Spanish

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From: Jafer, Halide (Holly)Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 8:16AMTo: Kern, Suzanne C; Goodwin, Shelley M; #NER-ASCM-UST; Tierney, Terry; Bace, Philip; #SER·ASCM-UST; Gallagher,Kevin E; Watkins, Jay C; #CRO·ASCM-UST; Woo, Ellen Y; Cone, Richard K; #WRO·ASCM-LISTCc: Hope, leslie K; Campagnolo, David; Weidemann, James A; Sartin!, Ronald; Munoz·lair, Anna; James, Ja-Nel C;Harrison, Julia lSubject: Identification for 1-8210/DACA appointments at an ASC

Please be reminded of he Identification guidance/requirements as stated In Section 2.8 of

the ASC ISO SOP and on the 1-8210 appointmentnotice. For vour convenience, a copy of he I-

821D appointmentnotice is attached.

Section 2.B: Applicant Identification, Name Guidance, and Forms

Applicaru ldelttiflcatlon: The following table provides a matrix of identification requirements for various

applications and the actions to be taken if the applicant cannot provide acceptable identification.

• Form I - 551 Pennanent Resident Card or,

N -400* • Passpot1 with ADIT stamp. Refer to ASC ISO

All Others to • USCIS-issued photo ID or, Refer to ASC ISO

include I-821D • State-issued driver's license or,

• State-issued ID card or,

• Any countris official ID (passpott,

driver's license) or,

• Military photo identification.

* See Chapter 7, Benefit Procedure - Special Cases, for N - 400 applicant supplemental processing

requirements.

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Detection teclmiques 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 Mainfi·ame checks to

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Shawn Saucier

Imm igrationServices Officer

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Chapter 3: Benefi tProcedure- Code -1 (Fingerprinting)

Applicant Fingerprinting (Manual)

General Procedure Description: This phase is used in fingerprinting an applicant at a manual

(ink) fingerprinting workstation using rMNS software.

When to Use This Procedure: After the applicant has completed the receptionist-processingphase and the applicant has me t the requirements to be manually fingerprinted.

Who Performs This Procedure: A trained Biometrics Techni cian, Site Superviso r. or ASCISO shall complete this phase.

Preparing tlte Applicant or Fingerprints

Step Action

I Retrieve only the applicant from the waiting area by calling the next customer

serv1ce number (ir applicable) or the next applicant. Family or friendsaccompanying the applicant will remain in the waiting area unl ess their phys ical

assistance is required to fingerprint the applicant and /or to function as a translator.

2 Request the applicant's customer se rvice number, government-issued photo ID ,

appointment notification letter. and AIW.

3 Verify the applicant has the required government-issued picture ID fo r the desi red

benefit. If the applicant does not have the required picture ID for the desired

benefit, check the applicant's AIW to see if it ha s been annotated by the ASC ISO.If the applicant" s AIW has not been annotated, refer the appl icant to the ASC ISO.

4 Verify the applicant's identity by com paring the picture ID to the applicant. If thepicture ID does not match the applicant's physical characteristics, refer theapplicant to the ASC ISO.

5 Verify the accuracy of the A-number, name, and DOB by comp aring the AIW with

the applicant 's appointment notification letter and 10 card. If the AIW A-number

and/or DOB do not match the applicant's appointment noti fication letter. refer the

applicant to the ASC ISO.

6 Verify completeness of the personal information by ensuring all blocks on the AIWare checked/completed.

Note: To access FMNS, enter the applicant's Form FD-258 masthead inform ation and print theForm FD-258 card use the most current ve rsion of the Fingerprint Masthead NotificationSystem User's Guide. (Masthead information may be neatly hand printed in black ink.)

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Taking the Applicant'sFingerpri11tsStep Action

1 Check the applicant 's hands for tex ture and softness. If hands are rough, apply

liquid to sof ten and moisturize the fingertips.

2 Place/s lide card in to metal template/brace on the ink-fingerprinting stand where all

right-hand fingerprint boxes are v isible and fingerprints can be applied.

3 Apply ink to inkpad and roll ink flat and even with ma l1et roller until smooth.

4 Take the applicant 's right hand and roll right thumb in ink and then ro ll thumb on

card, toward the applicant's body, and nail-to-nail in the "1. R. Thumb" block.Take the applicant's right index finger and ro ll in ink and then roll finge r on card,

away from the applicant's body, and nail-to-nail in the "2 . R . Index" block. Repeat

the same steps by placing the applicant 's fingers in ink and then rolling the finger

away from the applicant's body, and nail-to-nail in the "3 . R. Middle," "4. R.

Ring," and "5 . R. Little" blocks, in that order .

5 Slide card in meta l template/brace on the ink-fingerprinting stand where all left-

hand fingerprint boxes are visible and fingerprints can be applied.

6 Re-apply ink to inkpad, as required, and ro ll ink fl at and even with mallet ro ller

until smooth.

7 Take the applicant's left hand and roll the left thumb in ink and then ro ll thumb on

card, toward applicant 's body, and nail-to-na il in the "6 . L. Thumb" bl ock. Take

the applicant 's left index finger and ro ll in ink and then roll finger on card , away

from the applicant's body, and nail-to-nail in the "7. L. Index " block. Repeat the

same steps by placing the applicant 's fingers in ink and then rolling the fingers

away from the applicant 's body, and nail-to-nail in the "8 . L. Midd le," ··9. L.

Ring," and " 10. L. Little" blocks, in that order.

Notes:

1. With the exception of amputated digits, handwritten notes are not permitted in individual

fingerprint blocks. Any marks other than fingerprints in the Form FD - 258 fingerprint

blocks may render good prints as rejects when they are e lectronically scann ed .

2. If the applican t has an amputation, one or more fingers, thumbs, or hand removed, the

condition sha ll be noted in black ink in the appropriate Form FD - 258 block . Total

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amputation should be designated "XX". In the case of partial amputation of the first joint

of a finger or thumb, the impression of the remaining end joint is placed in theappropriate block.

3. If the applicant has a deformity that prevent the taking of a fingerprint, such as severearthritis, AND the ASC-ISO confirms that specific fingers cannot be printed without

causing harm or pain to the applicant, the condition shall be noted in black ink in the

appropriate Form FD-258 block as an "UP"- Unable to Print. Unable to Print fingersshould be annotated "UP".

4. I f a biometrics technician determines that slhe cannot capture any fingerprints due to a

physical impairment of the applicant, the technician shall refer the applicant to the ASCISO for a possible fingerprint waiver. If the ASC ISO approves a fingerprinting waiver,

the applicant shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 8, "Administrative

Procedures".

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Quality Assurance (QA) Review

General Procedure Description: This phase is used to conduct a QA review of a manual (ink)

Form FD-258 card .

When to Use This Procedure: After the biometrics teclmician has completed the manual (ink)

fingerprinting phase.

Who Performs This Procedure: The "self QA" BT, Site Supervisor, or ASC ISO shall

complete the actions in this phase for every manual (ink) Form FD - 258 card.

Step

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Documentatiou & Form FD-258 Masthead QA ClteckAction

Request the applicant' s appointment notification letter, Form FD-258 card, picture

ID, and AIW from the biometrics technician.

Verify the applicant has the required goverrunent issue picture ID for the desired

benefit. If the applicant does not have the required picture ID for the desired

benefit, check the applicant' s AIW to see if it has been aru1otated by the ASC ISO.

If the applicant ' s AIW has not been annotated, refer the applicant to the ASC ISO.

Verify the applicant's identity by comparing the picture TD to the applicant. If the

picture ro does not match the applicant ' s physical characteristics, refer applicant tothe ASC ISO.

Verify the accuracy of the A-number, name, and DOB by comparing the Form

FD-258 card with the applicant ' s appointment notification letter and lD card. lfthe

A-number, nan1e, and/or DOB do not match the applicant's appointment

notification letter and/or ID card, refer the applicant to the ASC ISO.

Verify accuracy of the other personal information by comparing picture ID and

AIW. If corrections are required, direct the biometrics technician to reproduce the

Form FD-258 with the co1Tect information.

Verify the signature in the "Signature of Person Fingerprinted" block is the same as

either the name in the "LAST NAME NAM FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME"

block or the "ALIASES AKA" block. If corrections are required, direct the

biometrics technician reproduce the Form

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Fingerprint QA ClteckStep Action

1 Verify all fingerprints are classifiable (or best print possible) by determining ridge

clarity and delta v isibility.

2 Verify prints are rolled nail-to-nail in blocks 1 through 10 .

3 Verify prints are not smudged and on the card in the proper order.

4 Verify press-print clarity and the total number of press-prints recorded is equal to

the total number of rolled prints.

5 If there is a problem with fingerprints, direct the biometrics technician to recapture

the prints on either manual tabs or full strips by fo llowing the appropriate steps for

fingerprinting that thumb/fi11ger if they have not done so.

6 Verify empty blocks on Form FD-258 are a result of missing fingers or confmned

deformity and either "XX" or "U P" is noted in the appropriate block (s) on the

form.

7 Verify the signature matches the signature of a name appearing on the FD-258 card .

8 Record your six-digit employee number 111 the fingerprint portion of the"biometrics stan1p" on the applicant's appointment notification letter.

9 Ensure "FOR OFFICIAL USE" section on the AIW is complete and accurate.

10 Return the applicant's appointment notification letter, AJW, and ID to the

biometrics technician. See No te below.

11 File the applicant ' s Form FD-258 card in a secure location to be determined by the

Site Supervisor.

Note: Upon completion of the QA 's check, the biometrics technician will instruct applicant to

clean hands and will proceed with the dismissal procedures of the applicant if all processing

has been completed. See Chapter 2 - Benefit Summaries and Common Procedures.

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Action

If applicable, use 2 - D barcode reader to scan 2 - D barcode from the applicant'snotification letter. The demographic information entered using the 2 - D barcode

displays with a prompt to add the information to the record. Press "Yes" or

"Enter".

Complete the first three demographic screens. Edit demographic data as needed.

Press F6 (Page down) to display the next demographic screen.

NOTE: If the form type of the appointment notice does NOT exist on the menu

pull-down options, select "X999" as the form type. (This catch-all form type will

allow the continued processing ofthe applicant.)

The last demographic screen is indicated with the message "Last page-Press ' Page

Down'" to complete.

Press F6 (Page Down).

Prepare to take appl icant's fingerprints .

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Taking the Applicant's PressPri11ts

Step Action

1 Check the applicant's hands for texture and softness. Spray tingerlips with water,

if needed.

2 Take the applicant' s left hand. Place the applicant 's left four fingers flat at a slight

angle over the slap print glass prism and either press the "Capture/Yes" button on

the control pad or the capture pedal.

3 Verify press print clarity. Press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad to

approve the fingerprint or press the "No" button to rej ect the fingerprint. If the

fingerprint is approved, the "F lat Left Thumb" screen will appear. If the fingerprintis rejected, repeat step #2.

4 Take the applicant's left hand. Place the applicant' s left thumb in the center of the

roll print glass prism and press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad.

5 Verify press print clarity. Press "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad to

approve the fingerprint or press the "No" button to reject the fingerprint. If the

fingerprint is approved, the "Flat Right 4" screen will appear. If the fingerprint is

rejected repeat. step #4.

6 Take the applicant's right hand. Place the applicant's right four fingers flat at aslight angle over the slap print glass prism and press the "Capture/Yes" button on

the control pad.

7 Verify press print clarity. Press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad to

approve the fingerprint or press the "No" button to reject the fingerprint. If the

fingerprint is approved, the "Right Flat Thumb" screen will appear. If the

fingerprint is rejected, repeat step #6.

8 Take the applicant's right hand. Place the applicant' s right thumb in the center of

the roll print glass prism and press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad.

9 Verify press print clarity. Press the "Capture/Yes" button on the controI pad to

approve the fingerprint or press the ' 'No" button to reject the fingerprint. If thefingerprint is approved, the "Right Thumb Roll" screen will appear. If thefingerprint is rejected repeat step #8.. .

Note: If a bwmetncs teclm1c1an determines that s/he cannot capture any fingerprints due to a

physical impaim1ent of the applicant, the technician shall refer the applicant to the ASC ISO

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for a possible fingerprint waiver. If the ASC ISO approves a fingerprinting waiver, the

applicant shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 8, "Waivers, Re-scheduling, andRefingerprinting".

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Applicant Fingerprinting (Electronic) (cont'd)

Taking tlte Applicant's Riglzt-HandRoll

PrintsStep Action

1 Take the applicant' s right hand. Place the right thumb in the center of the roll print

glass prism. Roll the thumb toward the applicant's body and back to the female or

male roll fingerprint start line. Press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad,

roll the right thumb away from the applicant's body and nail-to-nail over the roll

print glass prism.

2 Verify print is classifiable (or best print possible) by determining if ridges and

deltas are visible. Press the "Capture/Yes" button on the control pad to accept the

fingerprint or press the "No" button to retake the fingerprint. If the fingerprint is

accepted, the "Right Index" screen will appear. If the fingerprint is rejected, repeatstep #1.

3 Take the applicant's right hand. Place the right index finger in the center of the roll

print glass prism. Roll the finger toward the applicant ' s body and back to the

female or male roll fingerprint start line. Press the "C apture/Yes" button on the

control pad and roll the index finger away from the applicant's body and nail-to-

nail over the roll print glass prism.

4 Verify print is classifiable (or best print possible) by determining if ridges and

deltas are visible. Press the "C apture/Yes" button on the control pad to accept the

fingerprint or press the "No" button to retake the fingerprint. If the fingerprint is


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