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USCIS ‘Same or Similar’ Occupations Memo Finalized

By Amy L. Peck on March 21, 2016
Posted in US Immigration

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released the final version of its “same or similar” policy memo, which provides guidance to individuals with pending permanent residency applications who hope to change positions or jobs. The 21-page Policy Memorandum, released on March 18, is a mixed bag for employers.

The Department of Labor uses Standard…

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