Premium Processing Expansion Under EB-1 and EB-2 Classifications
As part of the agency’s efforts to increase efficiency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services...
Temporary Rule to Lengthen Automatic Extension of Certain EADs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) to...
New Approach for I-751 Interviews
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented a risk-based approach when waiving...
Policy Update Relating to Nonimmigrants of Extraordinary Ability
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy manual guidance relating to...
Local Filing of I-130 Petitions for Afghan, Ethiopian, and Ukrainian Immediate Relatives
The Department of State (DOS) provided guidance on local filing of I-130 petitions by U.S....
Ukraine – Processing Posts for Visa Applicants
Announcement from the Department of State on visa services for Ukrainian -- (March 1, 2022)...
Temporary Protected Status Offered to Ukrainian for 18 Months
Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the...
Updated Policy Guidance on VAWA
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published updated policy guidance addressing...
Expedited EADs for Healthcare Workers
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released guidance on expedited employment...
Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance to address automatic...
Vaccination Requirement to Replace Regional COVID Travel Bans
The White House announced a new policy to lift the regional COVID travel restrictions for fully...
I-751 Petition Receipt Notices Now Valid for 24 Months as Proof of Status
Starting on September 4, 2021, conditional permanent residents who properly file Form I-751,...