U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to more efficiently provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after they are admitted to the United States. The new process...
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2024 and Announces Filing Dates for the Second Half of FY 2024 Supplemental Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2024 and is announcing the filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the reminder of FY 2024 made available under the FY 2024 H-2B supplemental visa temporary...
Deportation officer wins Florida shooting championship
Thomas Evans, the firearms, defensive tactics and taser instructor for ERO Miami’s Tampa field office, took the top spot in the Pistol Caliber Carbine, C-class during the 2024 U.S. Practical Shooting Association’s Florida State Championships, outshooting 20 other shooters in his class.
Reminder: Certain Updated Forms Take Effect on April 1 with No Grace Period
With the new fee rule that goes into effect April 1, 2024, you must use the new 04/01/24 editions
ERO Baltimore reaches landmark agreement with Montgomery County on immigration detainers
The leaders discussed myriad issues, but the most pressing matter was how ERO Baltimore and Montgomery County can more effectively communicate about enforcing U.S. immigration law.
USCIS Lockbox and Service Center Filing Location Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the filing locations for certain forms and transferring cases as part of a larger initiative to centralize petition and application filing locations.
New and Upgraded USCIS Online Accounts
On Feb. 28, 2024, USCIS officially launched new organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within a company or other organization to collaborate and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and associated requests for premium processing.
FY 2025 H-1B Registration Period and myUSCIS Organizational Account Reminders
On Feb. 28, 2024, we launched new myUSCIS organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within an organization, as well as their legal representatives, to collaborate on and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and any associated Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service....
Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole
Beginning Feb. 27, 2024, certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members displaced by the Russian invasion and paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022, will be able to apply for a new period of parole (also known as re-parole) for up to two years.
Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole
Beginning Feb. 27, 2024, eligible Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are physically present in the United States can now be considered for re-parole so they can continue to temporarily remain in the United States.
Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole - Russian
С 27 февраля 2024 года некоторые категории граждан Украины и их ближайшие родственники, которые физически находятся в Соединенных Штатах, могут подать заявку на повторное получение гуманитарного пароля, чтобы иметь возможность временно оставаться в Соединенных Штатах.
Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole - Ukrianian
Починаючи з 27 лютого 2024 року, певні категорії громадян України та їхніх найближчих родичів, які фізично перебувають у Сполучених Штатах, можуть подати заявку про повторне отримання гуманітарного паролю, щоб мати можливість тимчасово залишатись в Сполучених Штатах.
Reminder: Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees Takes Effect Today
As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.
Botswana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country Summary: Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from...
Botswana - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to include information on crime. Exercise increased caution in Botswana due to crime. Country Summary: Crimes of opportunity, primarily the theft of money and personal property, are common in Botswana. Potentially violent crimes, such as home invasions, break-ins, “smash and grabs” from...
Readout of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement meeting with American University
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership met with American University’s Center for Warfare Analysis and Evaluation this week.
Readout from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement meets with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC)
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership met with the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC) at Syracuse University today as part of continuing agency efforts to engage with stakeholders across the immigration continuum.
Readout of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement meeting with Just Futures Law
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement leadership met with members of Just Futures Law today.
Homeland Security Investigations and Haiti Ministry of Justice establish Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit
HSI International Operations Assistant Director David J. Magdycz, and Haiti Minister of Justice Emmelie Prophete-Milcé, signed a memorandum of cooperation at HSI headquarters in Washington D.C., Feb. 13, to formally establish the Haiti Transnational Criminal Investigative Unit.
HSI Kansas City presents partnership awards to Kansas Bureau of Investigation and Kansas Attorney General’s office
Each year, HSI Kansas City presents the partnership award to a group that fosters and facilitates cooperation between agencies.
New USCIS Data Shows Progress on Reducing Backlogs, Customer Experience, Employment-based Immigration, Naturalization, and Humanitarian Work
USCIS released the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrates the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. Over the past year, our workforce has successfully reduced backlogs, improved the customer experience, strengthened employment-based immigration, and addressed...
Completing an Unprecedented 10 Million Immigration Cases in Fiscal Year 2023, USCIS Reduced Its Backlog for the First Time in Over a Decade
Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is releasing end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrate the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. The USCIS workforce has worked tirelessly over the past year to uphold America’s promise as a nation of welcome and...
Global Entry for Citizens of Dominican Republic
How to Apply for Global Entry:
In order to apply for Global Entry, citizens of the Dominican Republic can apply for Global Entry through CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs (TTP) website.
Application Process:
Apply Online: Complete a TTP …
Additional Guidance on Valid Passports or Travel Documents for FY2025 H-1B Registration
On Feb. 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule to improve the H-1B registration selection process and program integrity. This rule created a beneficiary-centric process, under which registrations will be selected by unique beneficiary rather than by individual...
Readout from US Immigration and Customs Enforcement meeting with the Office of Virginia Attorney General
ICE Deputy Director and Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Director Patrick J. Lechleitner, met with Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares, at the Washington D.C.-based DHS CCHT today.
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