October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released
In the October 2023 Visa Bulletin, Final action dates for EB-1 Worldwide (All Other) will be current. EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide (All Other) also advance. EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3
Read More »USCIS Temporary Final Rule on Translation Services Expires
Starting September 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with their
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Related to Certain EB-1 Visas
Effective September 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence
Read More »DHS Extends the Re-Registration Period for TPS for Certain Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending from 60 days to 18 months the period to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the designations of El
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for South Sudan
On September 5, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months,
Read More »State Department Issues Diversity Visa Updates
As of September 7, 2023, the Department of State has issued all available Diversity Visas for the 2023 DV Program. The Diversity Visa (DV) program awards up to 55,000
Read More »State Department Announces Expiration of Covid-Era Visa Application Fee Receipts
The US Department of State has confirmed that all receipts for payment of Machine-Readable Visa (MRV) fees issued before October 1, 2022 will expire September 30, 2023. There
Read More »State Department Urges US Citizens to Leave Haiti
In a statement from the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, the Department of State urged U.S. citizens to leave Haiti as soon as possible, citing that rising gang violence could make
Read More »NPRM Would Allow Third Parties to Attend Certain U.S. Citizen Services Appointments
The State Department published a proposed new rule that would allow interpreters, attorneys, and other third parties to attend certain U.S. citizen service appointments,
Read More »USCIS Announces an Update to Form I-129
USCIS announced that starting November 1, 2023, they will only accept the 05/31/23 edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. The edition date can be found at
Read More »USCIS Issues Policy Guidance for the Child Status Protection Act
USCIS announced a policy manual update following the change to the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) in February 2023. The policy change is aimed at documented dreamers at
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Related to Voter Registration for Newly Naturalized Citizens
USCIS is updating guidance in its Policy Manual to provide clarification on voter registration access at their administrative naturalization ceremonies. The updated guidance:
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