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What is the primary reason for using only the first name during the PreScreen interview?
What is the primary reason for using only the first name during the PreScreen interview?
What should be reviewed with the applicant(s) at the beginning of the interview?
What should be reviewed with the applicant(s) at the beginning of the interview?
What should applicants be encouraged to set up for official communication with the RSC?
What should applicants be encouraged to set up for official communication with the RSC?
What should applicants report to the RSC if they experience?
What should applicants report to the RSC if they experience?
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What is the RSC's policy regarding payment for services?
What is the RSC's policy regarding payment for services?
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What should be provided to applicants in writing?
What should be provided to applicants in writing?
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Why is it important to remind applicants that reporting fraud has no negative effect on their application?
Why is it important to remind applicants that reporting fraud has no negative effect on their application?
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What is the purpose of reviewing the key points with the applicant(s) at the beginning of the interview?
What is the purpose of reviewing the key points with the applicant(s) at the beginning of the interview?
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What should the RSC do if one or more applicants on a referral or application are not present for the PreScreen Interview, except for the Principal Applicant?
What should the RSC do if one or more applicants on a referral or application are not present for the PreScreen Interview, except for the Principal Applicant?
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What is the purpose of the Introductory Meeting conducted by RSC Austria - Israel Office?
What is the purpose of the Introductory Meeting conducted by RSC Austria - Israel Office?
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What should the RSC do if an applicant did not receive or read the Notice of Confidentiality before the PreScreen Interview?
What should the RSC do if an applicant did not receive or read the Notice of Confidentiality before the PreScreen Interview?
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How should the RSC ensure applicant identity during the PreScreen Interview?
How should the RSC ensure applicant identity during the PreScreen Interview?
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What should be done if a case does not attend the Introductory Meeting?
What should be done if a case does not attend the Introductory Meeting?
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What type of schedule should be used when scheduling an Intro Meeting?
What type of schedule should be used when scheduling an Intro Meeting?
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What should the RSC do with documents sent by applicants via Whatsapp or email?
What should the RSC do with documents sent by applicants via Whatsapp or email?
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What should the RSC do if an applicant is unable to sign and send the NoC after the interview?
What should the RSC do if an applicant is unable to sign and send the NoC after the interview?
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What should be done if a case is interviewed but was previously only on a PreScreen Reserve schedule for a circuit ride?
What should be done if a case is interviewed but was previously only on a PreScreen Reserve schedule for a circuit ride?
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What should the RSC ensure before proceeding with the PreScreen Interview?
What should the RSC ensure before proceeding with the PreScreen Interview?
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What is the purpose of the Biodata Form provided during the Intro Meeting?
What is the purpose of the Biodata Form provided during the Intro Meeting?
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What should be done after the Intro Meeting is complete?
What should be done after the Intro Meeting is complete?
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What should the RSC do with the Collect Documentation Action Item after the interview?
What should the RSC do with the Collect Documentation Action Item after the interview?
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What should the RSC speak to during the PreScreen Interview?
What should the RSC speak to during the PreScreen Interview?
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What type of cases are eligible for an in-person Introductory Meeting?
What type of cases are eligible for an in-person Introductory Meeting?
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What should be referred to for instructions to update the Schedule Applicant Status for each applicant following the PreScreen Intro Meeting?
What should be referred to for instructions to update the Schedule Applicant Status for each applicant following the PreScreen Intro Meeting?
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What factor should be prioritized first when scheduling PreScreen interviews?
What factor should be prioritized first when scheduling PreScreen interviews?
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What document should be referred to for information on scheduling cases in START?
What document should be referred to for information on scheduling cases in START?
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What should be completed before scheduling a PreScreen interview?
What should be completed before scheduling a PreScreen interview?
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What should be considered when creating a PreScreen calendar?
What should be considered when creating a PreScreen calendar?
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What should be attached and entered into the system during the document review process?
What should be attached and entered into the system during the document review process?
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What should be added to the case when special requirements are identified?
What should be added to the case when special requirements are identified?
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Why should older cases be prioritized?
Why should older cases be prioritized?
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What should be reviewed before scheduling a PreScreen interview?
What should be reviewed before scheduling a PreScreen interview?
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What is usually included at the end of the RIF?
What is usually included at the end of the RIF?
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What type of report is required from a physician for certain circumstances?
What type of report is required from a physician for certain circumstances?
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What is the purpose of the email sent to applicants after a successful call?
What is the purpose of the email sent to applicants after a successful call?
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Where are Case History information collected?
Where are Case History information collected?
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What is the purpose of adding the case to an appropriate Pre-Travel Vetting Schedule in START?
What is the purpose of adding the case to an appropriate Pre-Travel Vetting Schedule in START?
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What is used to conduct the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
What is used to conduct the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
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What is verified during the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
What is verified during the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
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What happens if the call connection is very bad during the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
What happens if the call connection is very bad during the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview?
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The Applicant-Level Information includes Education, Employment, and Military Service.
The Applicant-Level Information includes Education, Employment, and Military Service.
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Fields marked by an asterisk (*) are optional in the case-level tab.
Fields marked by an asterisk (*) are optional in the case-level tab.
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Applicants can access their applicant records in the Case-Level Information tab.
Applicants can access their applicant records in the Case-Level Information tab.
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The Case-Level Information tab includes Contact Log Entries and Case-level Supporting Documents.
The Case-Level Information tab includes Contact Log Entries and Case-level Supporting Documents.
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The Applicants Tab includes Inactive Applicants (Withdrawn, Deceased, and Missing Applicants).
The Applicants Tab includes Inactive Applicants (Withdrawn, Deceased, and Missing Applicants).
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The current country and location must match the location where RSC is conducting the interview.
The current country and location must match the location where RSC is conducting the interview.
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Applicant-level tabs are only accessible in the Case-Level Information tab.
Applicant-level tabs are only accessible in the Case-Level Information tab.
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The RSC ensures applicant identity during the PreScreen Interview.
The RSC ensures applicant identity during the PreScreen Interview.
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The Case History information is collected during the pre-travel vetting interview.
The Case History information is collected during the pre-travel vetting interview.
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Applicants who are exempted from military service are asked if they participated in a training period or had any other military service before getting the exemption.
Applicants who are exempted from military service are asked if they participated in a training period or had any other military service before getting the exemption.
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The Pre-Vetting Questionnaire is located in the external drive: J:\01- PROGRAM OPERATIONS\1 In Iran.
The Pre-Vetting Questionnaire is located in the external drive: J:\01- PROGRAM OPERATIONS\1 In Iran.
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If the applicant provides a new U.S. address during the pre-travel vetting interview, the Program Access Manager should be informed immediately.
If the applicant provides a new U.S. address during the pre-travel vetting interview, the Program Access Manager should be informed immediately.
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The Case Group Counseling Action Item is added to the case after the pre-travel vetting interview.
The Case Group Counseling Action Item is added to the case after the pre-travel vetting interview.
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The applicant's short comment explaining the outcome is recorded in the Case Group Counseling section in START.
The applicant's short comment explaining the outcome is recorded in the Case Group Counseling section in START.
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The Program Access Manager should be consulted only if the applicant is unsure about how to proceed.
The Program Access Manager should be consulted only if the applicant is unsure about how to proceed.
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The Military Tab in START is updated only if the applicant participated in a training period or had any other military service before getting the exemption.
The Military Tab in START is updated only if the applicant participated in a training period or had any other military service before getting the exemption.
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The Case Availability status should be In Progress during the PreScreen Interview.
The Case Availability status should be In Progress during the PreScreen Interview.
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Relatives of the Primary Applicant and spouse are fully captured in the referral or application.
Relatives of the Primary Applicant and spouse are fully captured in the referral or application.
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The Acceptance to Program Processing Stage Status should be In Progress during the PreScreen Interview.
The Acceptance to Program Processing Stage Status should be In Progress during the PreScreen Interview.
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The specific needs assessment should be added to the PreScreen Interview schedule.
The specific needs assessment should be added to the PreScreen Interview schedule.
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The PreScreen Processing Stage Status should be Completed during the PreScreen Interview.
The PreScreen Processing Stage Status should be Completed during the PreScreen Interview.
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Relevant documents are verified in the case-level Supporting Documents tab during the PreScreen Interview.
Relevant documents are verified in the case-level Supporting Documents tab during the PreScreen Interview.
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The P-2 Lautenberg, Specter, EV - RSC/RPC has completed the Eligibility Review during the PreScreen Interview.
The P-2 Lautenberg, Specter, EV - RSC/RPC has completed the Eligibility Review during the PreScreen Interview.
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The Case Status should be Active during the PreScreen Interview.
The Case Status should be Active during the PreScreen Interview.
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UNHCR Medical Assessment Form is required for Medical Expedite applications.
UNHCR Medical Assessment Form is required for Medical Expedite applications.
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Organizational ID and Documents are required for all applicants.
Organizational ID and Documents are required for all applicants.
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Immigration Status Documents are required for all applicants who have applied for residency or immigration status in any country.
Immigration Status Documents are required for all applicants who have applied for residency or immigration status in any country.
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The UNHCR RRF Signature Page is still required for refugee documentation.
The UNHCR RRF Signature Page is still required for refugee documentation.
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All pages of the passport with stamps or visas should be scanned.
All pages of the passport with stamps or visas should be scanned.
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The PreScreen Interview typically takes multiple sessions to complete.
The PreScreen Interview typically takes multiple sessions to complete.
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A Best Interest Determination (BID) is only required for minors traveling with both biological parents.
A Best Interest Determination (BID) is only required for minors traveling with both biological parents.
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Cases with pending residency or immigration status in any country should be reviewed for aliases.
Cases with pending residency or immigration status in any country should be reviewed for aliases.
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The Proof of Registration (POR) form is attached to the case by the RSC.
The Proof of Registration (POR) form is attached to the case by the RSC.
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The Case History contains information about the applicant's medical and psychological background.
The Case History contains information about the applicant's medical and psychological background.
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The RSC only accepts documents sent via email or WhatsApp.
The RSC only accepts documents sent via email or WhatsApp.
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Legal documents should be copied in the correct page order.
Legal documents should be copied in the correct page order.
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The RSC is responsible for verifying the case composition and persecution history.
The RSC is responsible for verifying the case composition and persecution history.
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A Best Interests Assessment (BIA) is only required for minors traveling with their biological parents.
A Best Interests Assessment (BIA) is only required for minors traveling with their biological parents.
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The RSC attaches a list of presented documentation to the case.
The RSC attaches a list of presented documentation to the case.
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The RSC ensures the accuracy of the case information before saving it as a draft.
The RSC ensures the accuracy of the case information before saving it as a draft.
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Fields marked by an asterisk (*) are optional in the case-level tab.
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What is the importance of ensuring the current country and location match the location where RSC is conducting the interview?
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The Applicants Tab includes ____________________________ (Withdrawn, Deceased, and Missing Applicants).
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What can be accessed in the Applicants Tab?
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What is the purpose of ensuring applicant identity during the PreScreen Interview?
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What information should be collected from the applicants during the pre-travel vetting interview?
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The Case History information is collected during the pre-travel vetting interview.
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What should be done if the applicant provides a new U.S. Tie address with a different city or state to that which is in START during the pre-travel vetting interview?
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If the applicant is exempted from military service, they should be asked if they participated in a ______________ period or had any other military service before getting the exemption.
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What should be completed before scheduling a Pre-Travel Vetting interview?
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The RSC should only collect medical documents if the case is aiming to obtain Medical Expedite.
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The RSC should collect employment verification documents for all applicants.
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The Case Status should be 'New' before the PreScreen Interview.
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The Review pending Action Items is an optional step during the PreScreen Processing Stage.
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The UNHCR RRF Signature Page is still required for the RSC Case History.
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Study Notes
PreScreen Interview Process
- RSC Austria conducts an in-person Introductory Meeting (for cases in Central Israel) or a phone briefing (for cases outside Central Israel or with special circumstances) to prepare applicants for the PreScreen Interview.
- The Intro Meeting includes an introduction to case processing procedures and provides each case with a blank Biodata Form for the applicant to complete before the Interview appointment with the RSC caseworker.
Scheduling PreScreen Interviews
- Schedule cases for PreScreen Interviews considering the following:
- Case Creation Date or Received Date
- Urgency Level
- Case Group
- Program Type (P-1/P-2/P-3/P-4)
- Prioritize cases with higher urgency (Level 1 or Level 2) and P-4 cases
- Create a PreScreen calendar, considering upcoming staff leaves and QC days, and a matrix mentioning the number of slots and appointment times based on the PreScreen calendar
Conducting PreScreen Interviews
- The RSC will greet applicants with a standard welcome speech and confirm that they received and read the Notice of Confidentiality.
- If the applicant did not receive the NoC or received it but had not read it, the RSC caseworker will review the NoC with the applicant over the phone.
- The RSC will ensure that all applicants are available and in a private space, and speak to all applicants on the case ages 13 and over.
- The RSC will verify the applicant's identity with biographical information.
Post-Interview Procedures
- Download and attach all documents sent by applicants via Whatsapp or email.
- Update the Collect Documentation Action Item to Document Received and enter a Contact Log entry.
- Add the case to an appropriate Pre-Travel Vetting Schedule in START and change the status of Lautenberg Specter Pre-Travel Vetting AI to Pre-Travel Interview Scheduled.
Special Requirements
- For cases with special requirements, add the Special Interview Arrangements Action Item (e.g., mobility limitations, minor languages/special interpreter, special transportation).
- For cases that did not attend the Intro Meeting, add the Schedule Action Item for PreScreen interview and assign it to the RSC Austria Israel.
Case-Level Information and Applicant-Level Information
- Case-Level Information includes: Active Applicants on the Case, Case Groups, Contact Log Entries, Case-level Supporting Documents, Case-level Tasks, Action Items, U.S. Ties, Expirations, and Scheduled Events
- Applicant-Level Information includes: Applicant Details, Biographical information, Case History, Addresses, Contact Information, Education, Employment, Organizations, Law Violations, Military Service, Languages, Travel history, Aliases, and Minor Questionnaire
Applicants Tab
- In the Applicants Tab, users can:
- See all Active applicants on the case and access their applicant records
- Collect Information from the applicants and check with the information contained in START
Pre-Vetting Interview
- During the pre-vetting interview, the following tasks are performed:
- Collect information from the applicants and check with the information contained in START
- Conduct Case Group Counseling for every case
- Ask every case if they have any family members in the program
- Add the Case Group Counseling Action Item to the case
- Update it with the decision and provide a short comment explaining the outcome
- Ask the applicants the questions included in the Pre-Vetting Questionnaire
- Fill out the questionnaire and save it
- Record any notable information in the appropriate section in START
Data Collection and Review
- Verify the following case-level details and statuses prior to the PreScreen Interview:
- Acceptance to Program Processing Stage Status = Completed Success
- PreScreen Processing Stage Status = Not Started or In Progress
- Case Availability = Active
- Case Status = New
- Relevant documents are in the case-level Supporting Documents tab
- P-2 Lautenberg, Specter, EV - RSC/RPC has completed Eligibility Review
- Review pending Action Items
- (Optional) Schedule Action Item with PreScreen Interview schedule type and a Status Not Started
Review of Referral or Application Data
- During the PreScreen Processing Stage, verify the information from the referral or application:
- Receive Date
- Case-Related Data
- Applicant Biodata
- Relatives of the Primary Applicant (PA) and spouse
- Specific needs assessment (if applicable)
- Additional remarks (if applicable)
- Attachments (if applicable)
Required Documents
- Ensure the following documents are attached:
- Death Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Adoption/Custody Documents
- Organizational ID and Documents
- Medical Documents
- Immigration Status Documents
- Refugee Camp ID, UNHCR Proof of Registration, UNHCR Household document, UNHCR Mandate
- Religious Certificates (only for P-2 Lautenberg or Specter)
- UNHCR Medical Assessment Form (only if aiming to obtain Medical Expedite)
PreScreen Interview
- Perform the PreScreen Interview and collect complete and accurate applicant data
- Enter the data in START as specified in this Guide
- To the extent possible, RSCs will complete PreScreen in one interview
- During the PreScreen Interview, Caseworkers may need to defer the case to the referring agency
Case Separation and Travel
- If not traveling with Case XX, understand the possibility of permanent separation, where one case resettles and the other does not.
Resettlement Case Group
- Update the Action Item activity log comments if cases are no longer in a Travel Case Group.
- Update the Resettlement Case Group to the sub-type Same City Requested if applicable.
U.S. Tie
- If a case in a Resettlement - Same City Requested Case Group has a U.S.Tie, add it to all cases in the case group using the 'Add existing family member' on the Family Tree tab.
Supporting Documents Tab
- Supporting Documents tabs appear on the case-level, applicant-level, and Case Group-level screens.
- RSC uploads documents that pertain to the case as a whole or to more than one applicant to the case-level Supporting Documents tab.
- RSC uploads documents that pertain to a specific applicant to the applicant-level Supporting Documents tab.
- RSC uploads documents that pertain to all cases in a Case Group to the Case Group-level Supporting Documents tab.
- RSC only accepts and uploads primary documents (i.e., identification documents) into START.
- RSC must translate all non-English documents and upload them to START.
- RSC does not collect and re-upload documents already included in the referral documents (RRF, AOR, etc) unless the documents are unreadable or updated.
Document Requirements
- Documents necessary for the Pre-Vetting Interview for the Lautenberg program include:
- Passport copies (all pages for all case members, both current and old)
- Birth certificate for every individual on the case
- Military ID for all adults on the case who have done military service or the exemption ID if the applicant was exempted from military service
- Marriage and divorce certificates as applicable
- Death certificate if one of the applicants passes away
- U.S. Tie documentation
Pre-Vetting Interview
- During the initial phone call, confirm with applicants that their U.S. Tie is the one submitted in the RIF, paid C+M, and matches what is in START.
- If the UST is the same, continue and arrange a Pre-Vetting interview.
- If the UST is not the same, inform the applicant that changing UST may result in a significant delay to case processing.
Pre-Travel Interview Preparation
- Explain to applicants what information they need to prepare for their pre-travel interview, including U.S. Tie current address and family tree information including contacts and addresses.
- Document the required documents by adding a Collect Documentation Action Item with the documents the applicant needs to provide.
- Check if all applicants have a valid passport with a validity of 14 months or longer.
Pre-Travel Vetting Schedule
- Add the case to an appropriate Pre-Travel Vetting Schedule in START and change the status of Lautenberg Specter Pre-Travel Vetting AI to Pre-Travel Interview Scheduled.
- RSC Austria conducts the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview using a secure web-based video platform.
- Collect all biodata as outlined in this Processing Guide during the Pre-Travel Vetting Interview.
Case-Level Information and Applicant-Level Information
- Case-Level Information includes: Active Applicants on the Case, Case Groups, Contact Log Entries, Case-level Supporting Documents, Case-level Tasks, Action Items, U.S. Ties, Expirations, and Scheduled Events
- Applicant-Level Information includes: Applicant Details, Biographical information, Case History, Addresses, Contact Information, Education, Employment, Organizations, Law Violations, Military Service, Languages, Travel history, Aliases, and Minor Questionnaire
Applicants Tab
- In the Applicants Tab, users can:
- See all Active applicants on the case and access their applicant records
- Collect Information from the applicants and check with the information contained in START
Pre-Vetting Interview
- During the pre-vetting interview, the following tasks are performed:
- Collect information from the applicants and check with the information contained in START
- Conduct Case Group Counseling for every case
- Ask every case if they have any family members in the program
- Add the Case Group Counseling Action Item to the case
- Update it with the decision and provide a short comment explaining the outcome
- Ask the applicants the questions included in the Pre-Vetting Questionnaire
- Fill out the questionnaire and save it
- Record any notable information in the appropriate section in START
Data Collection and Review
- Verify the following case-level details and statuses prior to the PreScreen Interview:
- Acceptance to Program Processing Stage Status = Completed Success
- PreScreen Processing Stage Status = Not Started or In Progress
- Case Availability = Active
- Case Status = New
- Relevant documents are in the case-level Supporting Documents tab
- P-2 Lautenberg, Specter, EV - RSC/RPC has completed Eligibility Review
- Review pending Action Items
- (Optional) Schedule Action Item with PreScreen Interview schedule type and a Status Not Started
Review of Referral or Application Data
- During the PreScreen Processing Stage, verify the information from the referral or application:
- Receive Date
- Case-Related Data
- Applicant Biodata
- Relatives of the Primary Applicant (PA) and spouse
- Specific needs assessment (if applicable)
- Additional remarks (if applicable)
- Attachments (if applicable)
Required Documents
- Ensure the following documents are attached:
- Death Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Adoption/Custody Documents
- Organizational ID and Documents
- Medical Documents
- Immigration Status Documents
- Refugee Camp ID, UNHCR Proof of Registration, UNHCR Household document, UNHCR Mandate
- Religious Certificates (only for P-2 Lautenberg or Specter)
- UNHCR Medical Assessment Form (only if aiming to obtain Medical Expedite)
PreScreen Interview
- Perform the PreScreen Interview and collect complete and accurate applicant data
- Enter the data in START as specified in this Guide
- To the extent possible, RSCs will complete PreScreen in one interview
- During the PreScreen Interview, Caseworkers may need to defer the case to the referring agency
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This quiz covers the procedures for handling special cases in START, including mobility limitations, minor languages, and special transportation. It also reviews updating case composition and adding missing documents.