US | USCIS Applies Refugee Employment Authorization to Ukrainian and Afghan Parolees
From November 21, 2022, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees and their qualifying family members with certain classes of admission do not need to wait for USCIS to approve their
Read More »United States | Expedited Processing and Fee Exemptions for Certain Afghan Nationals Extended
USCIS is extending and expanding the filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals. As a result, USCIS will be able to process
Read More »US | DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visas
On November 9, the DHS announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. The notice listing eligible countries was
Read More »US | Biden Administration Granted Title 42 Five-Week Stay
On November 16, D.C. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan granted the Biden administration’s request for a five-week stay on his order to end Title 42 migrant expulsions.
Read More »US and Ecuador Sign Open Skies Agreement
The State Department announced the US and Ecuador signed an Open Skies Agreement on November 16. The bilateral agreement enables the expansion of passenger and cargo flights
Read More »December 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
In the December 2022 Visa Bulletin, EB-1 remains current for all countries. EB-2 Worldwide (All Other) retrogresses. EB-2 for China remains unchanged from the previous visa
Read More »US | Immigrant Visa Interviews Resume in Havana in January 2023
The State Department announced the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume full immigrant visa processing to include immediate relative, family preference, diversity visa, and K
Read More »US | USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications
As part of USCIS’s move towards online application filing, the agency announced that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal, will be available for
Read More »US | NYC Pay Transparency Law in Effect
Effective November 1, 2022, employers in New York City must disclose salary ranges on job ads and postings. Law 2022/032, under the New York City Human Rights Law
Read More »US | DHS Implements the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Final Rule
On October 31, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program went into effect:
Read More »US | USCIS Removes Barriers to Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities
On October 19, USCIS announced updated guidance to Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. Naturalization applicants with a physical or developmental
Read More »US | USCIS Clarifies Policy for CW-1 Visa Holders
USCIS clarified its August 25, 2020, policy regarding CNMI-Only Transitional Worker (CW-1) visa holders’ requirement to leave the United States for at least 30 days
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