DHS today announced a final rule that modernizes the H-1B program by streamlining the approvals process, increasing its flexibility to better allow employers to retain talented workers, and improving the integrity and oversight of the program.
Form I-854, Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record
Edition Date: 12/12/24. Starting March 13, 2025, we will accept only the 12/12/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support
Edition Date: 12/12/24. Starting March 13, 2025, we will accept only the 12/12/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 11/09/23 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Final Rule Permanently Increases the Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a final rule that will permanently increase the automatic extension period of employment authorization and employment authorization documentation from up to 180 days to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on expiring Employment...
DHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Document Renewal Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule that will support U.S. employers, foster economic growth, and improve access to employment authorization documents (EAD) for eligible individuals by permanently increasing the automatic extension period of employment authorization and...
USCIS Revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services published a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date 10/24/24).
REMINDER: Form I-693 for Applicants with Pending Form I-485
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds stakeholders that on April 4, 2024, we issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual stating that a Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that is properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on...
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 12/09/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
FY 2025 H-2B Supplemental Cap Temporary Final Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), issued a temporary final rule (TFR) authorizing the release of an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas to be allocated throughout fiscal year (FY) 2025.
Designation of Lebanon for TPS
On Nov. 27, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 27, 2024, through May 27, 2026.
Form G-1055, Fee Schedule
Edition Date: 11/20/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
USCIS Updates Guidance on Determining Custody for Children Acquiring U.S. Citizenship
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration and Services is issuing guidance regarding the legal and physical custody requirements for purposes of acquisition of U.S. citizenship under section 320 and naturalization under section 322 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2025
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), announced that it expects to make an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas available for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, on top of the congressionally mandated 66,000 H-2B visas that...
Form I-485 Supplement J, Confirmation of Valid Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j)
Edition Date: 10/24/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/24/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 08/28/24 M and 08/28/24 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)
Edition Date: 10/24/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/24/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 08/28/24 M and 08/28/24 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
Edition Date: 10/24/24. Starting Feb. 5, 2025, we will accept only the 10/24/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 10/25/23 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
USCIS Updates Policy Manual to Align with Final Rule: Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status
Effective Oct.
Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 12/08/21 E and 12/08/21 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 12/08/21 E and 12/08/21 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 12/08/21 E and 12/08/21 editions. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative
Edition Date: 10/17/24. Starting Feb. 10, 2025, we will accept only the 10/17/24 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/01/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
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