DHS Begins Limited Implementation of DACA under Final Rule USCIS— On October 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule to preserve and fortify DACA went into effect. The final rule’s implementation means that DACA is now based on a formal regulation, thereby preserving and fortifying the program while the program remains the subject of …
November 2022 USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Time for Renewals Effective Sept. 26, USCIS is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green …
DHS Issues Regulation to Preserve and Fortify DACA DHS has issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy for certain eligible noncitizens who arrived in the United States as children, deferring their removal and allowing them an opportunity to access a renewable, two-year work permit. Since its …
FTC Reminds Immigrants to Beware of ICE and USCIS Imposters FTC- Scammers are pretending to be from ICE and USCIS Like other government impersonators, they want to trick you into giving them your money or personal information. They call or email saying you have violated immigration law. Or that your identity information is wrong or out …
USCIS Updates Webpage to Provide Information on Public Benefits Available to Noncitizens USCIS- On June 3rd, USCIS updated its public charge resources webpage with more information to help reduce undue fear and confusion among immigrants and their families, including U.S. citizens and their children, that may prevent them from obtaining access to critical government services available …
USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions On May 24, USCIS stated it is implementing premium processing for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This expansion of premium processing only applies to certain previously filed …
USCIS Increases Automatic Extension Period of Work Permits for Certain Applicants On May 3rd, USCIS announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), available to certain EAD renewal applicants, to up to 540 days. The increase, which will be effective immediately and will help avoid gaps …
USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders USCIS- on March 29, USCIS announced a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system. USCIS will set new agency-wide backlog reduction goals, expand premium processing to additional form types, and …
USCIS Urges Eligible Indian Nationals to Consider Applying for Adjustment of Status in the EB-2 Category Based on the April Visa Bulletin USCIS -In the recently published April Visa Bulletin, the Department of State advanced the Date for Filing (also known as the application date) applications for an immigrant visa or adjustment of status in the …
FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1 USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 18. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit …
