USCIS Issues Federal Register Notice for Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Hong Kong Residents
Following President Biden’s August 5 memorandum directing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for 18 months for eligible Hong Kong residents, the U.S. Citizenship and
Read More »State Department Provides US Passport Status Update for Fall 2021
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 8, routine processing services can take up to 18 weeks from
Read More »US Sets Reopening Date for International Travel
From November 8, the United States will reopen to fully vaccinated travelers via air and land entry points. The reopening date came on October 15 from White House Assistant
Read More »DHS Secretary Mayorkas Announces New Workforce Enforcement Strategy
In a memo to Tae D. Johnson, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement; Ur M. Jaddou, Director, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Troy A. Miller,
Read More »November 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China advanced by over 4 months to November 15, 2018, and EB-3 China retrogressed by almost 8
Read More »The US to Open to Fully Vaccinated Travelers from Canada and Mexico via Land and Ferry Ports
Beginning in November, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will allow fully vaccinated travelers from Mexico or Canada to enter the United States at land and ferry points
Read More »Croatia Joins US Visa Waiver Program
The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State have designated Croatia as a new participant in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). From December 1, 2021, the
Read More »Biden Administration Issues a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to Preserve and Fortify DACA
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood
Read More »The US Extends Land Border Restrictions with Canada and Mexico
The US government has extended the current land border restrictions for nonessential travel with neighbors Canada and Mexico through October 21, 2021. Broadly, the
Read More »White House to Lift International Travel Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
On Monday, September 20, the White House announced that fully vaccinated travelers, regardless of where they are from, will be welcome to travel to the United States from
Read More »California Federal Court Strikes Down Trump-Era H-1B Rule
On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Jeffrey White struck down a Trump-era H-1B rule that would prioritize higher-paid foreign nationals for H-1B visas. In Chamber of Commerce
Read More »USCIS Extends & Updates Rule that Provides Interpreters at Asylum Interviews
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension to the temporary final rule that requires the use of a USCIS interpreter at asylum interviews
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