DHS Extends and Redesignates Afghanistan for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from Nov. 21, 2023,
Read More »DHS Publishes Proposed New Rule to Modernize the H-2 Visa Program
Last week, DHS published a proposed new rule that would protect workers employed through the H-2A and H-2B visa programs against illegal fees and salary reductions. Employers
Read More »DHS Sends Proposed H-1B Rule to White House for Review
Last week, DHS sent a proposed H-1B rule to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. The contents of the rule are not yet known; however, in the most
Read More »Israel Designated into the US Visa Waiver Program
On Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the
Read More »USCIS Increases EAD Validity Period for Certain Categories
USCIS is updating guidance in its Policy Manual to increase the maximum available validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents
Read More »USCIS Encourages Green Card Applicants to Respond to RFEs Before End of FY2023
USCIS, on September 25, has sent out guidance regarding employment-based visa green card applicants who receive a request for evidence for the Form I-693, Report of
Read More »USCIS to Waive Biometric Services Fee for Form I-539
Beginning Oct. 1, USCIS is exempting the $85 biometric services fee as part of the application process for Form I-539. Applicants do not need to pay the fee if their
Read More »EIG Alert: Government Shutdown Watch
After failing to reach consensus on a defense spending bill, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sent members home for the long weekend. The House is expected to
Read More »DHS to Accelerate EAD Processing for Parolees and Extend EAD Validity
Beginning October 1, USCIS will accelerate processing for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications filed by parolees who scheduled an appointment through CBP One
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
On September 20, 2023, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, due to
Read More »SEVP Updates Form I-983 to be Available Digitally
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) updated the Form I-983, “Training Plan for STEM OPT Students,” to remove language requiring wet signatures. Students and
Read More »DHS Announces Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Regarding H-2A and H-2B Programs
On September 18, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) that would modernize and improve the H-2A temporary agricultural
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