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:
Read More »U.S. Recommends Citizens Immediately Leave Belarus and Avoid Travel
On August 21, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Belarus urged Americans to leave the country immediately due to increased Russian troops in Belarus and the potential spillover from
Read More »USCIS Launches Online Form to Request a Field Office Appointment
On August 21, 2023, the USCIS launched an online form for individuals, including applicants, attorneys, and accredited representatives, to request an in-person appointment
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Sudan
On August 18, DHS announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan until at least April 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and
Read More »DHS Extends and Redesignates TPS for Ukraine
On August 18, DHS today announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine until at least April 2025, due to ongoing armed conflict and
Read More »CBP Announces Global Entry Access for Dominican Republic
U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced on Monday, August 14, that citizens of the Dominican Republic are now eligible to apply for Global Entry, a program that allows
Read More »USCIS to Reopen Field Office in Havana, Cuba
USCIS will reopen an international field office in Havana, Cuba. The new office will assist with U.S. immigration casework and benefits, including interviews and processing
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