USCIS Creates a Lottery for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Parole
Last week, USCIS reported receiving significantly more parole applications than the 30,000 monthly authorizations available. To fairly distribute parole allotments: USCIS
Read More »DHS Finalizes’ Circumvention of Lawful Pathways’ Regulation
On May 10, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) finalized a federal regulation intended to change the method by which migrants are
Read More »State of Florida Expands Immigration Measures
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed two laws introducing new measures for immigrants and foreign nationals in the state. Key Changes Florida Senate Bill 1718 Increased
Read More »COVID-19 Flexibilities for Foreign Students Terminated
On May 11, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program’s (SEVP) COVID-19 guidance ended following the termination of the COVID-19 National Emergency. Nonimmigrant
Read More »The End of Title 42 Summary
Title 42 ended on May 11 at 11:59 p.m., upon which time the pre-COVID Title 8 immigration procedures resumed. DHS estimates that border officers will process up to 11,000
Read More »June 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the June 2023 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) remains current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide final action dates remain unchanged. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 for India and
Read More »New Tip Sheet For F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training
The CIS Ombudsman released a tip sheet on How F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) Can Avoid Form I-765 Delays in response to feedback from stakeholders.
Read More »Biden Administration Will Allow Afghan Evacuees to Stay in the U.S. for Two Years
The Biden administration plans to allow Afghan evacuees to stay in the U.S. for two more years. Eligible Afghans, those who were admitted under Operation Allies Welcome, now
Read More »U.S. and Mexico Reach Agreement on Stricter Border Policies
Last week, Biden’s homeland security advisor, Elizabeth Sherwood-Randall, met with Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to discuss border migration issues. The
Read More »USCIS Will Create and Provide Proof of Status for Some Asylum and LPR Cases
USCIS announced that it would create and provide documented evidence of status to some new asylees and lawful permanent residents (LPR) once the agency receives notification
Read More »USCIS Extends and Expands Employment Authorization for Hong Kong Residents Covered by DED
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a Federal Register notice on May 3, 2023, on the extension and expansion of eligibility for Deferred Enforced
Read More »ICE Updates Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on Thursday, May 4, 2023, that employers will have 30 days to
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