US State Department Issues Temporary Waiver of COVID Requirements for Shanghai Departures
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), per a request from the US Department of State, will waive the COVID-19 entry requirements for U.S. Citizens, U.S.
Read More »US Sponsorship for Ukrainians via Uniting for Ukraine
As part of the Uniting for Ukraine program, Ukrainian beneficiaries must have a supporter in the United States who agrees to provide them with financial support for the
Read More »DHS Announces Extension of Form I-9 Flexibilities
Earlier today, April 25, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension of the Form I-9 flexibilities until October 31, 2022. The Form I-9
Read More »Biden Administration Announces ‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Initiative
On Thursday, April 21, President Biden announced Uniting for Ukraine, a new initiative streamlining the process of welcoming Ukrainian citizens to the United States. This
Read More »DHS Announces TPS Designation for Cameroon
On Friday, April 15, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon for 18 months. Only individuals who
Read More »DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Sudan
On Monday, April 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted the Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Sudan. In March, DHS Secretary
Read More »DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Ukraine
On Monday, April 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted the Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. In March, DHS Secretary
Read More »Immigrant Visa Processing to Resume at the U.S. Embassy Havana
Beginning in May 2022, the U.S. Embassy in Havana will resume immigrant visa services on a limited basis for applicants in the IR-5 category (Parent of a U.S. Citizen). The
Read More »US State Department Adjusts Criteria for COVID-19 Related Travel Advisories
In a note to the media on April 14, 2022, the U.S. State Department announced it had reassessed how COVID-19 considerations factor into the Department’s Travel Advisory
Read More »US State Department Advises Against Travel to China
In a travel advisory issued on April 8, the U.S. State Department urged Americans to reconsider travel to the People’s Republic of China (PRC) due to arbitrary enforcement
Read More »US State Department Updates Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisory for Russia
On Tuesday, April 19, the US State Department updated its Level 4 Do Not Travel Advisory for Russia based on security and health issues. On January 23, 2022, travel to Russia
Read More »May 2022 Visa Bulletin Released
Highlights EB-1 remains current for all countries. Final Action Dates: EB-2 China remains unchanged with a cut-off date of March 1, 2019, and EB-3 China remains unchanged
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