The California Service Center moved to a new address on August 12, 2024, as part of USCIS operational consolidation efforts. The relocation is intended to streamline and concentrate processing operations in the new location. Applicants…
The California Service Center moved to a new address on August 12, 2024, as part of USCIS operational consolidation efforts. The relocation is intended to streamline and concentrate processing operations in the new location. Applicants…
USCIS completed a second random selection from previously submitted H-1B registrations to reach the fiscal year 2025 regular cap numerical limit. Additional registrations for unique beneficiaries were selected to fill remaining cap…
USCIS completed a second random selection from previously submitted H-1B registrations to reach the fiscal year 2025 regular cap numerical limit. Additional registrations for unique beneficiaries were selected to fill remaining cap…
USCIS is conducting a second random selection from H-1B cap registrations already submitted for fiscal year 2025, following an initial selection held in March. This second draw will select additional beneficiaries from the regular cap pool…
USCIS is conducting a second random selection from H-1B cap registrations already submitted for fiscal year 2025, following an initial selection held in March. This second draw will select additional beneficiaries from the regular cap pool…
USCIS is raising investment and revenue threshold amounts for the International Entrepreneur Rule, effective October 1, 2024, as required by law every three years. The application fee will remain unchanged. Entrepreneurs and investors…
USCIS is raising investment and revenue threshold amounts for the International Entrepreneur Rule, effective October 1, 2024, as required by law every three years. The application fee will remain unchanged. Entrepreneurs and investors…
USCIS is updating its Policy Manual to clarify rules on how children acquire U.S. citizenship. The guidance covers eligibility requirements and processes for children to become citizens based on parental status and other factors. Parents…
USCIS is updating its Policy Manual to clarify rules on how children acquire U.S. citizenship. The guidance covers eligibility requirements and processes for children to become citizens based on parental status and other factors. Parents…
On June 18, DHS announced a process to keep families together by allowing certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years to request parole in place on a case-by-case basis. This new pathway…
On June 18, DHS announced a process to keep families together by allowing certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the country for at least 10 years to request parole in place on a case-by-case basis. This new pathway…
USCIS is issuing new policy guidance on the consequences of noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program, based on recent changes to immigration law. The guidance clarifies what happens when regional centers or investors fail to…
USCIS is issuing new policy guidance on the consequences of noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program, based on recent changes to immigration law. The guidance clarifies what happens when regional centers or investors fail to…
USCIS has updated procedures to protect the confidential addresses and personal information of individuals covered under confidentiality laws (8 U.S.C. 1367). These protections apply to vulnerable immigrants including VAWA…
USCIS has updated procedures to protect the confidential addresses and personal information of individuals covered under confidentiality laws (8 U.S.C. 1367). These protections apply to vulnerable immigrants including VAWA…
USCIS has extended work permits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through March 9, 2025. This extension allows these workers to continue employment authorization without…
USCIS has extended work permits for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through March 9, 2025. This extension allows these workers to continue employment authorization without…
USCIS clarified its procedures for adoptions under the Hague Adoption Convention, effective June 14, 2024. The updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual helps prospective adoptive parents understand the process for international…
USCIS clarified its procedures for adoptions under the Hague Adoption Convention, effective June 14, 2024. The updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual helps prospective adoptive parents understand the process for international…
USCIS announced that confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end when an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization. This means naturalized citizens who were previously VAWA self-petitioners, T visa holders, or U visa…
USCIS announced that confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end when an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization. This means naturalized citizens who were previously VAWA self-petitioners, T visa holders, or U visa…
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…
USCIS updated its policy manual to clarify in-person filing procedures for certain Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitioners submitting Form I-360. The guidance explains which SIJ petitioners and their representatives may file their…
USCIS updated its policy manual to clarify in-person filing procedures for certain Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitioners submitting Form I-360. The guidance explains which SIJ petitioners and their representatives may file their…
USCIS moved processing of Form I-730 refugee following-to-join petitions from the Asylum Vetting Center to the International Operations Division, effective May 6, 2024. This reorganization affects refugees seeking to petition for family…
USCIS moved processing of Form I-730 refugee following-to-join petitions from the Asylum Vetting Center to the International Operations Division, effective May 6, 2024. This reorganization affects refugees seeking to petition for family…
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 updated its policy guidance on family-based immigrant visa petitions effective May 22, 2024, clarifying procedures for Form I-130 and related petitions. The updates address how to correct errors on approval notices, request consular…
USCIS updated its policy guidance on family-based immigrant visa petitions effective May 22, 2024, clarifying procedures for Form I-130 and related petitions. The updates address how to correct errors on approval notices, request consular…
USCIS opened a temporary additional asylum office location in Oakland, California, effective May 15, 2024, to serve applicants under the San Francisco Asylum Office's jurisdiction. Asylum applicants may now receive interview notices for…
USCIS opened a temporary additional asylum office location in Oakland, California, effective May 15, 2024, to serve applicants under the San Francisco Asylum Office's jurisdiction. Asylum applicants may now receive interview notices for…
USCIS issued policy guidance clarifying where H-3 nonimmigrants may receive training, specifically addressing whether training can occur on the property of academic or vocational institutions. This clarification helps employers and…
USCIS issued policy guidance clarifying where H-3 nonimmigrants may receive training, specifically addressing whether training can occur on the property of academic or vocational institutions. This clarification helps employers and…
USCIS centralized intake processing of Form I-360 VAWA self-petitions and related filings at the Nebraska Service Center effective April 1, 2024. This consolidation applies to abused spouses, children, and parents seeking special immigrant…
USCIS centralized intake processing of Form I-360 VAWA self-petitions and related filings at the Nebraska Service Center effective April 1, 2024. This consolidation applies to abused spouses, children, and parents seeking special immigrant…
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 updated its FAQ guidance to help employment-based immigration petitioners understand and submit the correct filing fees. The clarification follows the USCIS Fee Rule and applies to various employment-based visa categories.…
USCIS updated its FAQ guidance to help employment-based immigration petitioners understand and submit the correct filing fees. The clarification follows the USCIS Fee Rule and applies to various employment-based visa categories.…
DHS and USCIS announced a final rule strengthening the T nonimmigrant visa program for trafficking victims. The rule enhances integrity protections and ensures eligible victims of human trafficking can access benefits more quickly. This…
DHS and USCIS announced a final rule strengthening the T nonimmigrant visa program for trafficking victims. The rule enhances integrity protections and ensures eligible victims of human trafficking can access benefits more quickly. This…
USCIS has reached the cap for the supplemental 19,000 H-2B visas available to returning workers for the early second half of FY 2024 (with start dates April 1 to May 14, 2024). No more H-2B applications in this category will be accepted…
USCIS has reached the cap for the supplemental 19,000 H-2B visas available to returning workers for the early second half of FY 2024 (with start dates April 1 to May 14, 2024). No more H-2B applications in this category will be accepted…
USCIS published procedures allowing Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through August 13, 2025. Eligible Palestinians can now request work permits under…
USCIS published procedures allowing Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through August 13, 2025. Eligible Palestinians can now request work permits under…
Ethiopia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended and redesignated for 18 months, through December 12, 2025. The extension is due to ongoing armed conflict and conditions that make it unsafe for nationals to return. Eligible…
Ethiopia's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) has been extended and redesignated for 18 months, through December 12, 2025. The extension is due to ongoing armed conflict and conditions that make it unsafe for nationals to return. Eligible…
USCIS has updated its policy guidance to use the U.S. Department of Labor's definition of 'science or art' when evaluating Schedule A, Group II visa cases. This clarification applies to certain skilled workers whose occupations qualify for…
USCIS has updated its policy guidance to use the U.S. Department of Labor's definition of 'science or art' when evaluating Schedule A, Group II visa cases. This clarification applies to certain skilled workers whose occupations qualify for…
USCIS has announced procedures for auditing EB-5 Regional Centers as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Each designated regional center must be audited at least once every five years to ensure compliance with program…
USCIS has announced procedures for auditing EB-5 Regional Centers as required by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022. Each designated regional center must be audited at least once every five years to ensure compliance with program…
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.…
USCIS has increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days through a temporary final rule. This change allows eligible work permit holders to maintain authorization longer…
USCIS has increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days through a temporary final rule. This change allows eligible work permit holders to maintain authorization longer…
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…