U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it would update its visa availability approach for managing the inventory of Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor, to promote greater efficiency.
HSI Washington, D.C. investigation results in seizure of Iranian weapons destined for Yemen
Between May 2021 and January 2023, the U.S. Navy seized the weapons, which included more than 9,000 rifles, 284 machine guns, approximately 194 rocket launchers, more than 70 anti-tank guided missiles, and more than 700,000 rounds of ammunition, during routine maritime security operations conducted...
HSI Washington, D.C. investigation results in seizure of Iranian weapons destined for Yemen
Between May 2021 and January 2023, the U.S. Navy seized the weapons, which included more than 9,000 rifles, 284 machine guns, approximately 194 rocket launchers, more than 70 anti-tank guided missiles, and more than 700,000 rounds of ammunition, during routine maritime security operations conducted...
HSI Nogales, partner agencies disrupt transnational drug trafficking organization
After extensive bilateral cooperation between the United States and Mexico, Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office, Fiscalía General de la República, conducted a significant enforcement operation on June 23 to dismantle a prolific transnational drug trafficking organization operating in Nogales,...
HSI Nogales, partner agencies disrupt transnational drug trafficking organization
After extensive bilateral cooperation between the United States and Mexico, Mexico’s Attorney General’s Office, Fiscalía General de la República, conducted a significant enforcement operation on June 23 to dismantle a prolific transnational drug trafficking organization operating in Nogales,...
HSI San Diego, multiagency case results in Customs and Border Protection officer indicted for receiving bribes
Leonard Darnell George is charged along with Mario Angel Gutierrez, Esteban Galvan and four other unnamed defendants with conspiracy to import and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in the Southern District of California and elsewhere.
HSI San Diego, multiagency case results in Customs and Border Protection officer indicted for receiving bribes
Leonard Darnell George is charged along with Mario Angel Gutierrez, Esteban Galvan and four other unnamed defendants with conspiracy to import and conspiracy to distribute controlled substances in the Southern District of California and elsewhere.
USCIS Expands myProgress to Form I-765 and Form I-131
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that we are expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for Travel Document.
DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the implementation of new family reunification parole (FRP) processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, advancing the Biden-Harris Administration’s successful combination of expanded lawful pathways and strengthened...
USCIS Launches Online Rescheduling of Biometrics Appointments
On June 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new self-service tool allowing benefit requestors, and their attorneys and accredited representatives, to reschedule most biometric services appointments before the date of the appointment.
USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2023 and Continues its Commitment to Naturalization
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming more than 5,500 new citizens in more than 180 naturalization ceremonies between June 30 and July 7.
Zimbabwe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens. Country Summary : Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows with intent to steal, is...
Zimbabwe - Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution
Reissued after periodic review with updates to crime and civil unrest information. Exercise increased caution in Zimbabwe due to crime and official harassment of U.S. citizens. Country Summary : Opportunistic crime, such as pickpocketing, theft, and smashing of car windows with intent to steal, is...
HSI represents US at inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention Conference
Hosted by the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria, the InterCOP conference brought together 50 delegates from 25 nations, including the United States, to highlight best practices in youth offender prevention to combat the rise in cybercrime.
HSI represents US at inaugural International Cybercrime Offender Prevention Conference
Hosted by the Portuguese Policia Judiciaria, the InterCOP conference brought together 50 delegates from 25 nations, including the United States, to highlight best practices in youth offender prevention to combat the rise in cybercrime.
Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal and Nicaragua Reinstated and Extended for 18 Months
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today posted Federal Register notices extending the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua for 18 months.
HSI Phoenix, multiagency operation results in hundreds of violent felons arrested
The operation took place June 5 through June 9 and resulted in hundreds of arrests, as well as gun and drug seizures. Officials made more than 580 arrests, over 420 of which were for felonies. They also seized nearly 520,000 fentanyl pills and more than 5 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as over...
HSI Phoenix, multiagency operation results in hundreds of violent felons arrested
The operation took place June 5 through June 9 and resulted in hundreds of arrests, as well as gun and drug seizures. Officials made more than 580 arrests, over 420 of which were for felonies. They also seized nearly 520,000 fentanyl pills and more than 5 pounds of methamphetamine, as well as over...
USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today released policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances based on existing regulatory requirements at 8 CFR 204.5(p).
DHS Rescinds Prior Administration’s Termination of Temporary Protected Status Designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the rescission of the prior Administration’s terminations of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and the extension of TPS for these for countries for 18 months.
USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and seeking a change of status to F-1, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 nonimmigrant status. Online filing of Form I-907,...
USCIS Announces Expansion of Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and the Opening of the Grant Application Period
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.
Certain Individuals Requesting Parole Can Now File Form I-131 Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that certain individuals requesting parole based on urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit can file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, online.
Applications for Re-Parole and Work Authorization Renewal Are Fee-Exempt for Certain Afghan Nationals
Effective June 9, 2023, through July 31, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will consider, on a case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit, a two-year extension of the original parole period for Afghan parolees who have already applied for asylum...
Certain Afghan Parolees Are Employment Authorized Incident to Parole
Effective June 8, 2023, certain additional Afghan parolees are employment authorized incident to parole. This updated guidance applies to certain Afghan parolees whose unexpired Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, contains a class of admission of “PAR” and indicates Afghanistan as the country of...
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