DHS Extends I-9 Compliance Flexibility
The Form I-9 requirement flexibility first introduced in March 2020 has been extended to April 30, 2022. ICE announced this extension on December 15; it was previously
Read More »US State Department to Waive In-Person Interview for Some Applicants
On December 10, the Department of State announced that it would waive in-person consular appearances for nearly 50,000 applicants previously approved for immigrant visas.
Read More »USCIS Temporarily Waives Form I-693 60-Day Requirement
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily waiving the requirement that the civil surgeon sign Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record,
Read More »President Biden Announces New Measures in COVID-19 Fight
On Thursday, December 2, President Biden announced new actions in response to the Delta and Omicron COVID-19 variants. In addition to stronger public health protocols for
Read More »USCIS Makes Temporary Protected Status Forms Available Online
From Monday, November 29, first-time Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants, and beneficiaries who are re-registering, may file Form I-821, Application for Temporary
Read More »The US Issues a Travel Ban for 8 African Countries; EU, UK, and Israel Increase Travel Restrictions
On Friday, November 26, President Joe Biden announced that from Monday, November 29, the United States would ban travel from 8 African countries — Botswana, Eswatini,
Read More »US State Department Lifts Consular Prioritization Guidance
On Friday, November 19, 2021, the US Department of State rescinded the November 2020 guidance to consular posts to prioritize consular services. Embassies and consulates have
Read More »USCIS Conducts Third Random Selection of Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on November 19 selected additional registrations to reach the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations.
Read More »December 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China advanced by over 1 month 17 days to January 1, 2019, and EB-3 China remains unchanged with
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses
SUMMARY | On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work
Read More »DHS to Streamline Processes for Afghan Nationals
As part of Operation Allies Welcome, an all-government effort to resettle vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked with or on behalf of the United States, the
Read More »DHS Announces H-2A and H-2B Eligible Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with the Department of State (DOS) announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa
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