As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS...
Extension of TPS for Sudan
As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS...
Extension of TPS for Ukraine
As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension and after consultation with appropriate government agencies, the conditions in the foreign state must be reviewed to determine whether conditions for the TPS...
H-1B Final Rule, H-2 Final Rule, and Revised Form I-129 Effective Friday, Jan. 17
The Department of Homeland Security’s H-1B final rule and
Extension of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status
As required by the statute, at least 60 days before the expiration of a current Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation or extension, the secretary of homeland security, after consultation with appropriate government agencies, must review the conditions in the foreign state to determine...
Updated Policy Manual Guidance on O-1 Nonimmigrants of Extraordinary Ability
On Jan. 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, including adding examples of...
Policy Manual Update: Customer Service Options for Form I-589 and Form I-881 Applicants and Certain Other Protected Populations
On Jan. 7, 2025, USCIS updated guidance in the Policy Manual to clarify the customer service options available to certain applicants and their representatives and certain protected population groups and their representatives.
USCIS to Publish Revised Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker
On Jan. 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
Revision to Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action)
On Jan. 6, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish a revised Form G-325A, Biographic Information (for Deferred Action), with edition date 10/24/24.
USCIS Announces Policy Manual Update on Case Assistance and Feedback Options
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating guidance in Volume 1, Part A, of the USCIS Policy Manual to include current case assistance and feedback avenues.
H-2 Final Rule
The Department of Homeland Security has announced a final rule amending regulations affecting the H-2A temporary agricultural and H-2B temporary nonagricultural programs.
DHS Announces H-1B Modernization Final Rule to Improve Program Integrity and Efficiency
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.
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...
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...
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.
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 Policy Manual to Align with Final Rule: Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status
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USCIS Reminds Applicants to Submit the Correct Fee when Filing Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule that adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This final rule went into effect on April 1, 2024.
USCIS Extends Certain Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals
Today, in continued support of Enduring Welcome, and by congressional directive, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it is extending and expanding some previously announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals.
USCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act
USCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection ActU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for a...
Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Information for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Be sure to provide the correct payment and complete information when filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
On Sept. 23, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice implementing employment authorization for individuals covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians for 24 months.
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