The President issued a proclamation on June 3, 2024 under immigration law sections 212(f) and 215(a) to suspend and limit entry of certain noncitizens during emergency border circumstances. DHS and DOJ were directed to issue regulations to…
The President issued a proclamation on June 3, 2024 under immigration law sections 212(f) and 215(a) to suspend and limit entry of certain noncitizens during emergency border circumstances. DHS and DOJ were directed to issue regulations to…
The Department of Justice published a proposed rule on September 8, 2023, to rescind an enjoined December 2020 rule that had limited the authority of immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals to efficiently manage cases.…
The Department of Justice published a proposed rule on September 8, 2023, to rescind an enjoined December 2020 rule that had limited the authority of immigration judges and the Board of Immigration Appeals to efficiently manage cases.…
USCIS is honoring its employees during Public Service Recognition Week 2024, celebrated annually in early May since 1985. This is a routine recognition event for federal, state, county, and local government workers. No policy changes or…
USCIS is honoring its employees during Public Service Recognition Week 2024, celebrated annually in early May since 1985. This is a routine recognition event for federal, state, county, and local government workers. No policy changes or…
USCIS has changed the validity period for Form I-693 (medical exam records). Medical exams completed on or after November 1, 2023, no longer expire and can be used indefinitely to show the applicant is not inadmissible on health grounds.…
USCIS has changed the validity period for Form I-693 (medical exam records). Medical exams completed on or after November 1, 2023, no longer expire and can be used indefinitely to show the applicant is not inadmissible on health grounds.…
The Department of Justice published a final rule expanding the Board of Immigration Appeals from 23 to 28 members, following an interim final rule issued in April 2020. This expansion aims to improve case processing and reduce backlogs in…
The Department of Justice published a final rule expanding the Board of Immigration Appeals from 23 to 28 members, following an interim final rule issued in April 2020. This expansion aims to improve case processing and reduce backlogs in…
USCIS updated its Policy Manual on April 1, 2024, to reflect a new fee rule that took effect earlier that year. The revisions align USCIS guidance with the Federal Register final rule published on January 31, 2024. This ensures consistency…
USCIS updated its Policy Manual on April 1, 2024, to reflect a new fee rule that took effect earlier that year. The revisions align USCIS guidance with the Federal Register final rule published on January 31, 2024. This ensures consistency…
USCIS has reopened its international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, expanding its capacity to process immigration cases in Central America. This office will handle visa applications, credential verification, and other immigration…
USCIS has reopened its international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, expanding its capacity to process immigration cases in Central America. This office will handle visa applications, credential verification, and other immigration…
USCIS has updated its policy manual to clarify how the agency evaluates requests for expedited processing, including those based on government interest, emergency, urgent humanitarian need, or travel obligations. The new guidance provides…
USCIS has updated its policy manual to clarify how the agency evaluates requests for expedited processing, including those based on government interest, emergency, urgent humanitarian need, or travel obligations. The new guidance provides…
USCIS has issued agency-wide anti-discrimination guidance affirming its commitment to fair treatment and public service principles in all public-facing interactions. The policy clarifies standards for preventing discrimination based on…
USCIS has issued agency-wide anti-discrimination guidance affirming its commitment to fair treatment and public service principles in all public-facing interactions. The policy clarifies standards for preventing discrimination based on…
New editions of USCIS forms take effect on April 1, 2024, with no grace period for the old versions. Filers must use the 04/01/24 editions of forms starting that date. This coincides with a new fee rule also effective April 1, 2024.
New editions of USCIS forms take effect on April 1, 2024, with no grace period for the old versions. Filers must use the 04/01/24 editions of forms starting that date. This coincides with a new fee rule also effective April 1, 2024.
USCIS has issued a final rule adjusting immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. The new fee structure affects various immigration forms and petitions. This is the agency's most significant fee…
USCIS has issued a final rule adjusting immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. The new fee structure affects various immigration forms and petitions. This is the agency's most significant fee…
USCIS is implementing a new fee payment process allowing most applicants, petitioners, and their representatives to pay for certain benefit request forms by mail or remotely instead of in person at field offices. This change reduces the…
USCIS is implementing a new fee payment process allowing most applicants, petitioners, and their representatives to pay for certain benefit request forms by mail or remotely instead of in person at field offices. This change reduces the…
USCIS updated its policy manual to allow discretionary excusal of late filings for extension of stay and change of status requests when delays result from extraordinary circumstances beyond the applicant's control. This provides relief to…
USCIS updated its policy manual to allow discretionary excusal of late filings for extension of stay and change of status requests when delays result from extraordinary circumstances beyond the applicant's control. This provides relief to…
USCIS has expanded its myProgress tool to help applicants track processing times for Form I-485 (green card adjustment) and Form I-821 (TPS applications). The tool initially applies to family-based and Afghan special immigrant I-485 cases.…
USCIS has expanded its myProgress tool to help applicants track processing times for Form I-485 (green card adjustment) and Form I-821 (TPS applications). The tool initially applies to family-based and Afghan special immigrant I-485 cases.…
As of August 21, 2023, the USCIS Potomac Service Center relocated to Camp Springs, Maryland and no longer accepts paper responses. Applicants with pending cases at this service center must now file all documents electronically, including…
As of August 21, 2023, the USCIS Potomac Service Center relocated to Camp Springs, Maryland and no longer accepts paper responses. Applicants with pending cases at this service center must now file all documents electronically, including…
USCIS launched a new online tool called Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) that allows applicants to update their mailing address for any pending application, petition, or request. This self-service tool makes it easier and faster to…
USCIS launched a new online tool called Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) that allows applicants to update their mailing address for any pending application, petition, or request. This self-service tool makes it easier and faster to…
USCIS is waiving the biometric services fee for all applicants filing Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status). This fee exemption reduces costs for visitors, students, and workers seeking to extend or change their…
USCIS is waiving the biometric services fee for all applicants filing Form I-539 (Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status). This fee exemption reduces costs for visitors, students, and workers seeking to extend or change their…
USCIS has launched a new online appointment request form that lets individuals, attorneys, and representatives book in-person field office visits directly without calling the USCIS Contact Center. This streamlines access to local field…
USCIS has launched a new online appointment request form that lets individuals, attorneys, and representatives book in-person field office visits directly without calling the USCIS Contact Center. This streamlines access to local field…
USCIS will reopen its international field office in Havana, Cuba, resuming in-person visa and immigration services in the country. This restores access to critical services for Cubans and others seeking to immigrate or travel to the United…
USCIS will reopen its international field office in Havana, Cuba, resuming in-person visa and immigration services in the country. This restores access to critical services for Cubans and others seeking to immigrate or travel to the United…
USCIS is publishing a revised Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) effective August 1, 2023. The updated form reflects changes to employment verification requirements and procedures. All employers must use the new form version…
USCIS is publishing a revised Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) effective August 1, 2023. The updated form reflects changes to employment verification requirements and procedures. All employers must use the new form version…
USCIS reorganized its Policy Manual to consolidate public charge inadmissibility guidance into a single chapter for easier reference. The update moves detailed category-specific information from appendices into Chapter 3 of Volume 8, Part…
USCIS reorganized its Policy Manual to consolidate public charge inadmissibility guidance into a single chapter for easier reference. The update moves detailed category-specific information from appendices into Chapter 3 of Volume 8, Part…
USCIS expanded its myProgress tool to show personalized processing times for Form I-765 (Employment Authorization) and Form I-131 (Travel Document) applications. This gives applicants real-time visibility into how long their specific cases…
USCIS expanded its myProgress tool to show personalized processing times for Form I-765 (Employment Authorization) and Form I-131 (Travel Document) applications. This gives applicants real-time visibility into how long their specific cases…
USCIS released new policy guidance explaining who qualifies for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances. The guidance clarifies eligibility criteria for both initial and renewal applications under existing…
USCIS released new policy guidance explaining who qualifies for employment authorization documents (EADs) in compelling circumstances. The guidance clarifies eligibility criteria for both initial and renewal applications under existing…
USCIS updated its Lockbox Filing Location Updates webpage to also include service center filing location information. This consolidates information about where different forms should be mailed or filed. The change helps applicants submit…
USCIS updated its Lockbox Filing Location Updates webpage to also include service center filing location information. This consolidates information about where different forms should be mailed or filed. The change helps applicants submit…
USCIS extended its temporary waiver of biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants requesting to extend or change status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant categories on Form I-539. The extension reduces documentation burden and…
USCIS extended its temporary waiver of biometrics submission requirements for certain applicants requesting to extend or change status to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant categories on Form I-539. The extension reduces documentation burden and…