Important Announcements
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security today announced a Federal Register notice to implement Keeping Families Together, a process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This is part of an effort to promote the unity and stability of families, increase...
USCIS began accepting requests to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been continuously physically present without admission or parole in the United States for ten years or more; have no disqualifying...
On Aug. 19, USCIS will begin accepting requests to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been continuously physically present without admission or parole in the United States for ten years or...
STEM-Related Petition Trends: EB-2 and O-1A Categories FY 2018 – FY 2023 This STEM Fact Sheet pdf follows the 2022 USCIS policy guidance on how professionals with STEM degrees may qualify for the EB2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) and nonimmigrant...
USCIS Fact Sheet on U.S. Citizenship After Birth for Children of U.S. Citizens Residing in the United States USCIS posted a fact sheet to address questions about U.S. citizenship after birth for children who are residing in the United States...
USCIS posted a Fact Sheet on U.S. Citizenship at Birth to address questions about U.S. citizenship at birth for children who were born outside the United States to U.S. citizen parents.
...Soon USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations In March, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible...
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of immigration actions using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States, including: Spouses and children of U.S....
The July 2024 Visa Bulletin has brought unexpected good news for Indian visa applicants. After months of minimal movement, the bulletin shows significant advancements in several employment-based Green Card categories. Most notably, the EB-1 preference for Indian applicants has jumped...
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status Release Date: July 19, 2024 Redesignation Allows Additional Newly Eligible Somali Nationals to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas...
USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding provisions for children’s acquisition of citizenship. USCIS updated its guidance on children’s acquisition of citizenship in response to public feedback. It...
DHS announces extension and redesignation of TPS for Yemen; certain EADs will be extended through September 3, 2025. On July 8, 2024, DHS announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, through March 3, 2026....
DHS Announced Employment Authorization for Yemeni F-1 Nonimmigrant Students DHS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM YEMEN This notice provides relief from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026, for eligible Yemeni students.
...ICE Announced Employment Authorization for Somali F-1 Nonimmigrant Students ICE suspended employment restricting regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Somalia who are experiencing severe economic hardship effective September 18, 2024, and ending on March 17, 2026. Published on July...
Visa Bulletin for August 2024 The Dept of State has posted the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. It lists final action dates and filing dates for August 2024. The Visa Bulletin contains an update on Diversity Visa availability and Employment Based...
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status Release Date: July 19, 2024 Redesignation Allows Additional Newly Eligible Somali Nationals to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas...
Visa Bulletin for July 2024 The Dept of State posted the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. It lists final action dates and filing dates for July 2024. The Visa Bulletin contains an update on Diversity Visa availability and Employment Based 3rd Preference retrogression...
President Biden’s recent announcement of a new program provides a promising opportunity for thousands of undocumented immigrants married to U.S. citizens to secure permanent residency without leaving the country. Here’s how this new policy can benefit you and how our...
Fact Sheet: DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process, consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to keeping families together....
Students participating in a 24-month science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) optional practical training (OPT) extension may train with multiple employers as long as they maintain compliance with all STEM OPT regulations. This means STEM OPT students must meet all eligibility and reporting...
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