Report
of the July 19, 2002, AILA-MSC Liaison Teleconference
Cite as "Posted on AILA InfoNet at Doc. No.
02081242 (Aug. 12, 2002) ."
Minutes of AILA – MSC meeting July 19, 2002
(approved by James Burzynski, MSC Director)
- EAD Production. The problem with EADs not being
produced in some cases has been due to a problem with matching the image (photo) with the
card. There were about 8,000 cards involved. MSC believes they have the problem resolved
for future I-765s and have worked through the 8,000 or so cards that had not been
produced.
- Processing times. for I-601, I-824, and I-102 are
current (i.e., within 30 days of receipt) because the volume is extremely small.
- IBIS checks. IBIS checks have resulted in a slow down
of about 25%. The worst is over but processing times are not likely to ever return to
pre-IBIS productivity.
- G-28 image/data issues. There has been a disturbing
pattern of attorneys not receiving notices from MSC. On investigation, it appears there
are two distinct problems. One is related to image…the other to improperly completed
G-28s. The image problem may be solved two ways. Either be certain that the G-28 you use
is “1st generation” (in other words, is a crisp, sharp original and not a faded
or blurred 3rd, 4th, or 20th generation copy). The second solution is to provide a white
G-28 on top of the blue G-28. Why? The MSC prototype system collects data by scanning the
documents at the Chicago “lock-box.” If the image is blurred on the G-28 (black
ink on blue background), the image may provide insufficient data.
The second G-28 relates to improperly completed or incomplete G-28s. G-28s will be
rejected if:
- Missing signature-applicant
- Missing signature-attorney
- Incomplete address
- Foreign address
- Invalid revision date (using 09-26-00 version is “safest”
because MSC acquires data through scanning rather than keying)
- REMINDER Adjustment of Status. The only
adjustment applications (I-485s) processed at MSC are LIFE Legalization. DO NOT FILE
I-485s for Ks & Vs at MSC. I-485s for Ks and Vs are filed at the local district
office.
- V Visa Issues. (1) There has apparently been some
confusion with the V approval notices. Despite the plain language in the 3rd and 4th
paragraphs, apparently some individuals believe they can use the V approval notice
(I-797A) as a visa or travel/entry document. One possible solution would be to simply
reordering the paragraphs making the current 3rd & 4th became the 2nd & 3rd and
moving the current 2nd to 4th position. Until there is a change (if there is a change) p
lease spread the word that the V visa approval notice from MSC works like any other
approval notice…ONLY with a valid visa.
- V Visa Issues. (2) Reminder that MSC can only grant
V-2 status until the 21st birthday.
- Expedite issues. Discussed expedites at MSC and
reiterated that the MSC expedite policy will follow the guidance provided in the Fujie
Ohata memo of November 30, 2001.
- Facilities Tour. Tentatively scheduled for Sept 23rd
(Monday starting at 10:30 AM).
- Chicago Lock Box. The Chicago Lock Box address should
be used for initial filings only. All other correspondence and evidence should be mailed
to the Service Center directly:
USINS – MSC
PO Box 648005
Lee's Summit, MO 64064-8005
Craig Miley, Chair, AILA Missouri Service Center Liaison
Committee
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