Thursday, January 19, 2017

MU LAW, AAIHR, AILA SUCCESSFULLY RESOLVE MANILA POST PROBLEMS

For much of the second half of 2016, the US Embassy at Manila has been delaying Visa appointments because of a bad interpretation of law.  Through the combined effort of MU Law, AAIHR, and AILA, it appears that the Manila Post will no longer incorrectly interpret these visa applications, which should lead to speedier visa issuance.

The Manila Post was incorrectly readjudicating previously approved green card applications.  In some instances, these applications were several years’ old.  The Post would often ask for updated prevailing wage determinations, posting, and labor certifications.  MU Law and the AAIHR, through AILA and other communication channels spent much of the second half of 2016 explaining in detail why these readjudications were contrary to law.  These interpretations were limited to the Manila Post.  Other Posts were not readjudicating these types of applications.

The Post has confirmed that they agree with our legal position and will no longer readjudicate these applications.  The Post has also set out a framework to prioritize these types of matters.

In the last week or two, MU Law has noticed that visa application delays have ceased, which likely is the result of this Manila Post policy change.  MU Law commends the Manila Post on its willingness to dialogue on this issue.

6 comments:

  1. Greetings! MU law
    Is this regarding the immigrant visa application? Would there be a change in the ruling of EB visa for nurses? Retrogression of PD is causing much confusion and without justice to those who accomplished the requirements already and only waits for PD for them to proceed to the next step which is consular post interview which was also expidited previously in Manila embassy. Thanks!
    Warm regards!

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  2. Hi Lawrence,

    Unfortunately retrogression is result of the US' restrictive visa policies. We have lobbied US Senators and Congressmen for years on this issue. Indeed, Chris is going to Washington DC in February to again speak with Congressional representatives on this very issue.

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  3. Thank you for hearing us out, kudos for your generosity of time and wisdom. I pray for a better change. More power I'll continue to follow your news and updates. Thanks again!

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  4. I have complied with the requirements and documents have been submitted in NVC and my PD is current already. The documents were submitted last October 2016 but up to know I am still waiting for the interview date. Is this what is causing the delay? Thank you

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