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SPECIAL IMMIGRANT PETITIONS (I-360)

I-360 PETITION FOR PERSONS SERVING AS TRANSLATORS WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES

Fact Sheet EXPANDED SPECIAL IMMIGRANT STATUS FOR AFGHAN AND IRAQI TRANSLATORS AND INTERPRETERS July 2, 2007

Applicants filing for special immigrant status under this program must meet the following criteria:

A national of Iraq or Afghanistan;

Worked directly as a translator or interpreter with the U.S. Armed Forces, or under the authority of the Chief of Mission, for a period of at least 12 months;

Obtain a favorable written recommendation from the Chief of Mission or a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the U.S. military unit supported by the translator or interpreter;

Clear a background check and screening, as determined by the Chief of Mission or a general or flag officer in the chain of command of the U.S. military unit supported by the translator or interpreter; and

Otherwise eligible to receive an immigrant visa and admission to the United States for permanent residence, except that the grounds for inadmissibility relating to "public charge" shall not apply.

To request special immigrant status under this program, applicants must file a "Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant" (Form I-360) with the following documents:

A copy of the passport or birth certificate showing the individual is a national of Iraq or Afghanistan;

Proof, issued by the U.S. Armed Forces or the Chief of Mission, of working as a translator or interpreter for at least 12 months;

Proof of background check and screening by the U.S. Armed Forces or the Chief of Mission (the type of background check and screening required is determined on a case-by-case basis by the Department of Defense or Department of State);

A letter of recommendation from the Chief of Mission, or a general or flag officer; and

A copy of the front and back of the applicant's Arrival Departure Record (Form I-94) if filed by an applicant in the United States. Afghan and Iraqi nationals who have been paroled into the United States because of their service as translators or interpreters and who are otherwise eligible under section 1059 may apply to become lawful permanent residents. USCIS will send the applicant a request for any missing documents.

Afghan and Iraqi translators or interpreters who are already in the United States must mail their Form I-360 with supporting documents and evidence and all required fees with the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) using the following address:

Regular Mail:
USCIS / Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
P. O. Box 87360
Lincoln, NE 68501-2521

Overnight Deliveries:
USCIS / Nebraska Service Center (NSC)
850 "S" Street
Lincoln, NE 68508

The NSC will adjudicate the Form I-360. Family members would file their Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (Form I-485) once the I-360 has been approved and the principal files his or her I-485.

Translators or interpreters outside the United States may also file the Form I-360 file directly with the NSC at the above address. The NSC will send all approved forms to the Department of State's National Visa Center; they will be prepared for immigrant visa processing at an overseas consulate. The Department of State will advise the petitioner of the visa application fees.

CONTACT INFORMATION

For information about the program, please email your questions to: sivtranslator.nsc@dhs.gov.

CHECKLISTS FOR FORM I-360

Please read the instruction pages attached to the petition carefully and complete all appropriate sections of the form.

FORM

The current version of Form I-360 does not include Iraq and Afghanistan translators.

In Part 2 of Form I-360, box K should be checked. Form I-360 is currently under revision.

List the Translators spouse and unmarried children under 21 years of age in Part 8.

Form I-360

WHERE TO FILE

Translators should send their applications to:
USCIS Nebraska Service Center
P.O. Box 87360
Lincoln, NE 86501-2521

I-360 PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT MILITARY

Petitioners who reside in Austria may file Form I-360 in person at the USCIS Vienna Field Office, those who reside in other countries within the USCIS Vienna jurisdiction should the form at the respective U.S. Embassy or Consulate. For more information about evidentiary requirements, please see the Form I-360 instructions.

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