Telephonic Confirmation for NIV Petitions

The Kentucky Consular Center (KCC) has begun a program of verifying information in employment-based nonimmigrant petitions it is receiving from USCIS. The checks, done mostly by telephone, are random and unannounced, and seek to verify information on the petitioner, the beneficiary, and the position offered. Practice pointers for such telephonic reviews include recommendations that employers obtain the names of callers and confirm their credentials before providing information, that they contact counsel immediately upon receipt of such a call, that they not speak with any government agents or contractors without a witness present, and that they retain complete copies of all petitions and supporting documents filed with USCIS. Employers should also remember that information obtained through this verification process can be used in the postadjudication process and/or could be referred to USCIS or ICE for further investigation. Further information can be found at:

http://www.mondaq.com/unitedstates/article.asp?articleid=109140&email_access=on

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