USCIS to Update Investment and Revenue Thresholds for International Entrepreneur Rule
Effective October 1, 2024, USCIS will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application
Read More »DHS Updates ‘DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List’
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice on July 22, 2024, announcing the addition of one Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP)
Read More »USCIS Updates 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 in response to public feedback. USCIS is also updating
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024,
Read More »Biden Administration Announces Updates to Parole in Place Actions and Other Immigration Services
On July 17, 2024, President Biden announced next steps in the administration’s progress toward keeping families together through parole in place, support for
Read More »Updates to Ease the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for US College Graduates
On July 15, 2024, the Department of State issued clarifying guidance to consular officers regarding when they should consider recommending that DHS grant a waiver of
Read More »USCIS Policy Manual Update on Noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center Program
USCIS issued policy guidance on new provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that cover consequences for noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program.
Read More »August 2024 Visa Bulletin Released
In the August 2024 Visa Bulletin, Final Action Dates for Worldwide (All Other) EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 remain the same. Final Action Dates for EB-1 remain the same, and
Read More »President Biden Extends Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
On July 1, 2024, President Biden issued a Memorandum on Extending Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians that defers through June 30, 2026, the removal of
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Haiti for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3,
Read More »CIS Ombudsman Issues 2024 Annual Report
On Friday, June 28, 2024, the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) submitted their 2024 Annual Report to Congress. This report details
Read More »USCIS Extends Grace Period for Form I-914, I-918 Supplement B
USCIS will extend the grace period for accepting previous editions of the following forms: Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status; Form I-914, Supplement A,
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