USCIS Will Grant Work Permits to Victims of Crimes with Pending U Visa Applications

3 years ago

On June 14, 2021, USCIS announced a new policy expanding access to work authorization and protection from deportation for victims…

Department of State Priority Processing of Immigrant Visas

3 years ago

Because most U.S. embassies and consulates are still operating at a reduced capacity due to the continued impact of the…

Attorney General Garland Vacates Trump Era Decisions Restricting Asylum

3 years ago

On June 16, 2021, the Attorney General mercifully vacated precedential decisions in Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A- that…

Policy Updates: Eligibility for Naturalization

3 years ago

USCIS updated policy guidance in its Policy Manual regarding applicants’ registration to vote through a state’s department of motor vehicles…

USCIS Ends Biometrics Requirement for Extension/Change of Status for H-4, L-2, E Visas

3 years ago

USCIS has temporarily suspended the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, requesting an extension of stay or…

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Creates Major Setback for TPS Recipients Seeking Permanent Residence

3 years ago

On June 7, 2021, the Supreme Court unanimous held in Sanchez v. Mayorkas that a grant of Temporary Protected Status…

New USCIS Policy Announcements Expected to Benefit Applicants

3 years ago

Effective June 9, USCIS announced new policies on expedited processing, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs),…

News in Brief

3 years ago

TPS for Venezuelans: DHS has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective 3/9/21 through 9/9/22. The…

Certain Regulatory Requirements Suspended for Syrian and Venezuelan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students

3 years ago

Effective April 22, the DHS will provide relief to Syrian and Venezuelan citizens who are in the United States as…

Flexibilities Announced for Certain F-1 Applicants Filing for OPT

3 years ago

USCIS has experienced delays at certain lockboxes in issuing receipt notices for Form I‐765 for optional practical training (OPT) for…