Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 19,000 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status
On April 12, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from June 13,
Read More »Employment Authorization Available for Palestinians Granted Deferred Enforced Departure
The Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Palestinians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for
Read More »Brazil Visa Requirements for US, Canada, and Australia In Effect from April 2025
Effective midnight on April 10, 2025, a visa will be required for citizens of the United States, Canada, and Australia to travel to Brazil, regardless of the purpose of
Read More »USCIS Adopts DOL Definition of “Science or Art”
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance (PDF, 321.14 KB) in the USCIS Policy Manual to add the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) definition of
Read More »May 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the May 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other), China and India remain unchanged. USCIS has indicated they will accept
Read More »DHS Publishes Final Rule to Remove Obsolete Procedures for the F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
On April 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Final Rule in the Federal Register, Removal of Obsolete Procedures and Requirements Related to F, J,
Read More »USCIS Releases Fact Sheet on Processing Time Progress
USCIS published a new fact sheet on its progress in reducing processing times across different forms. Some notable median processing time improvements include: 3.6 months
Read More »USCIS Announces Temporary Final Rule Automatically Extending Certain EADs Pending Renewal
USCIS announced a temporary final rule (TFR) that amends existing Department of Homeland Security regulations to provide that the automatic extension period applicable to
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Extending the Validity of Form I-693 Indefinitely
On April 4, 2024, USCIS issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual stating that immigration medical examinations properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or
Read More »FY2025 H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
On April 1, 2024, USCIS announced it has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year
Read More »Form N-400 Applicants Can Request or Replace a Social Security Card without Visiting an Office
USCIS announced that, effective April 1, 2024, applicants filing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, will have the option to request an original or replacement Social
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