On Sept. 30, 2013, authorization for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program for Iraqi nationals will expire, unless Congress extends the program. This program covers Iraqi nationals employed by or on behalf of the US government in Iraq for a period of not less than one year, between March 20, 2003 and September 30, 2013. (This expiration date does not apply to spouses and unmarried children who are following to join a principal applicant.) After Sept. 30, 2013, USCIS will reject any Form I-360 Petitions filed by a principal applicant based on the Iraqi SIV program. Beginning Oct. 1, 2013, USCIS will suspend processing of any pending Form I-360 or Form I-485 filed by a principal applicant based on the Iraqi SIV program. For more information check uscis.gov, iraq.usembassy.gov/siv-special.html, or call the National Customer Service Center (1-800-375-5283).
Posted on: Wed, 18 Sep 2013 17:43:51 +0000
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