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
Read More »Judge Rules DACA is Unlawful but Allows Current DACA Recipients to Maintain Status
On September 13, Federal Judge Andrew Hanen of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program
Read More »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
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