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On Friday, November 19, 2021, the US Department of State rescinded the November 2020 guidance to consular posts to prioritize consular services.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
Read More »Litigation Victory Changes USCIS Adjudication of Work Permits for Nonimmigrant Spouses
On November 10, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security entered into a settlement with plaintiffs, significantly changing USCIS policy regarding work authorization for
Read More »US Passport Processing Timeline Improves
The US Department of State has provided updates on the current status of US Passport operations. Effective October 29, routine processing service is 8 to 11 weeks and
Read More »OSHA Releases COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard for Workers
On Thursday, November 4, the US Department of Labor issued a COVID-19 vaccine emergency temporary standard (ETS) affecting 84 million workers across the United States. The
Read More »SEVP Updates Guidance for F and M Student Visa Holders
On November 1, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) published SEVP Policy Guidance: Use of Electronic Signatures and Transmission for the Form I-20. This guidance
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