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by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

The Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS) will be a complete digitization and automation of the Entrance and Clearance process. VECS will allow vessel masters, operators, and agents to submit certain vessel entry and clearance data and…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

Commodity Raw Cane Sugar as provided for in Chapter 17, Additional U.S. Note 5 Quota Period October 1, 2021, through September 30, 2022 Reference: QB 21-303 Background The United States Trade Representative (USTR) announced in Federal Register…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITIES: Agricultural products described in Chapter 99, Subchapter XIII, U.S. Notes 3 through 20 QUOTA PERIOD: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 OPENING DATE: Monday, January 3, 2022 RESTRAINT LEVEL: The aggregate quantities of…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

LOUISVILLE, Ky— In 24 hours, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers in Louisville have seized a myriad of items: counterfeit driver’s licenses, counterfeit Apple Air pods and Watches, and counterfeit designer watches. However, three…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

WASHINGTON — On December 9, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a Notice of Investigation and Interim Measures as a part of an ongoing Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) investigation, EAPA Case 7624, into the alleged evasion of Antidumping…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY:Other Brooms, wholly or in part of broom corn.QUOTA PERIOD:January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2022OPENING DATE: Monday, January 3, 2022RESTRAINT LEVEL:121,478 dozen.Since the reporting unit for brooms is numbers, the actual quota limit…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

Commodity Aluminum Articles as specified in Presidential Proclamations Quota Period Period 1:  June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 Period 2:  July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 Opening Period 1:  June 1, 2022 12:01 AM Local Port time.…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

On May 31, 2018, the President issued a Presidential Proclamation under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 providing for an absolute quota for imports of aluminum products from Argentina, effective for goods entered for consumption, or…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

This joint effort highlights the impacts counterfeit goods have on the economy as well as the health and safety of consumers and includes ten tips to “Shop Smart” for back-to-school basics.  As millions of American students return to the classroom…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITYSpecialty SugarThe tariff rate quota for Specialty Sugar Period 4 opened on Friday, April 15, 2022and over-subscribed at opening moment.  The pro rata percentage of 23.69894% or .2369894was calculated via ACE, a UC message was generated…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

MINNEAPOLIS— Stopping the dangerous enterprise involving the importation and sale of counterfeit items is one of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) number one priorities. Officers around the nation have seized counterfeit handbags, jewelry,…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY: Peanuts provided for in Chapter 12, Additional U.S. Note 2. QUOTA PERIOD: April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2023. OPENING DAY: Thursday, April 1, 2022. RESTRAINT LEVELS Argentina…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY: Steel Mill Articles as specified in Presidential Proclamations QUOTA PERIOD: Quarter 3:  July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022 OPENING: July 1, 2022 12:01 AM Local Port time. All entries submitted prior to 8:30 am ET and on the…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

CLEVELAND–The Area Port of Cleveland oversees major express consignment operations (ECO) in Indianapolis, Cincinnati, and Louisville. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers that work in these facilities seize illegal shipments nightly…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus met with Korea Customs Service Commissioner Mr. Yoon, Tae-sik for the 17th U.S.-Korea Customs leadership meeting in Washington D.C. The meeting was held in commemoration of the 10th…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

WASHINGTON—On December 6, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a determination on whether Vivaldi Commercial LLC (dba Superior Granite and Marble by V) and Vivaldi Interiors LLC (“Vivaldi”) in Enforce and Protect Act (EAPA) Consolidated…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY:  Steel Mill Articles as specified in Presidential Proclamations  QUOTA PERIOD:  July 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022  OPENING:  July 1, 2022 12:01 AM Local Port time.  All entries submitted prior to 8:30 am ET and on July 1, 2022…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY: Steel Mill Articles as specified in Presidential Proclamations QUOTA PERIOD: Quarter 1:  January 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022 Quarter 2:  April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 OPENING: Quarter 1: January 3, 2022 12:01 AM Local Port…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

LOUISVILLE, Ky—Over 90% of all U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) counterfeit seizures occur in the international mail and express consignment environments, and June 2 was no exception. CBP officers in Louisville seized a parcel containing…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

From social distancing to antigen to PPE, the pandemic has changed our everyday vocabulary. Add to the list another new household term: global supply chain. Whether it’s gloves stitched in Malaysia or tomatoes grown in Mexico, each year trillions…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

RESTRAINT LEVEL: A notice entitled “Tuna – Tariff Rate Quota” published in the Federal Register on June 14, 2022, announced the 2022 restraint limit for tuna.  The quota restraint limit for 2022 is 14,672,350 kilograms. The quota on tuna did not…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY: Agricultural Products described in Chapter 99 Subchapter VIII, U.S. Notes 3 through 7 of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) QUOTA PERIOD: January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022 OPENING DATE: Monday, January 3, 2022 RESTRAINT…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

COMMODITY: Steel Articles as specified in Presidential Proclamations QUOTA PERIOD: June 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022 OPENING: June 1, 2022 12:01 AM Local Port time. All entries submitted prior to 8:30 am ET and on the opening date will be…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

The Strategy establishes a proactive model to combat the negative impacts of climate change on the agency’s trade mission while strengthening existing enforcement activities against environmental trade crimes including illegal logging; wildlife…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

How Recordation Can Help Protect Your Intellectual Property Rights CBP’s e-Recordation Program Allows Trademark and Copyright Owners to Obtain Border Enforcement of Their Intellectual Property Rights U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

WASHINGTON — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) today released operational statistics for June 2022 in a new, more accessible format that is designed to provide greater transparency. Further details of this change are below, and the data can…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus hosted members of the 16th term Commercial Customs Operations Advisory Committee, known as COAC, as they gathered on Wednesday, June 29, for their second public meeting at CBP’s Advanced…

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am

The focus was on the future at U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s first Trade Facilitation and Cargo Security Summit. Over 3,000 attendees, 1,000 on-site and more than 2,000 virtually, gathered in Anaheim, California, July 18-20, to learn more…

by Madison Allman on August 11, 2022 at 4:09 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 11, 2022 CONTACT National Immigration Law Center, Emily Morris, [email protected], 213-457-7458 Southern Poverty Law Center, Anna Núñez, [email protected], 334-201-9236 NILC and SPLC Win Class Certification in Lawsuit Alleging ICE and IRS Agents Violated Workers’ Civil Rights During Workplace Raid WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal court in Tennessee has cleared the way... Source

by USCIS on August 10, 2022 at 4:16 pm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has updated the COVID-19 vaccination requirements for beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine.

by USCIS on August 9, 2022 at 2:41 pm

USCIS will conduct system maintenance to the Contact Relationship Interface System (CRIS) on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at 11:50 p.m. through Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 2:00 a.m. Eastern.

by Madison Allman on August 7, 2022 at 7:55 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2022 CONTACT Email: [email protected] Madison Allman, 202-384-1279 Emily Morris, 213-457-7458 NILC Celebrates Senate Passage of Health and Climate Bill, Rejection of Anti-Immigrant Agenda WASHINGTON — Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement upon Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act... Source

on August 3, 2022 at 4:00 am

by Emily Morris on August 2, 2022 at 8:44 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2022 CONTACT Email: [email protected] Madison Allman, 202-384-1279 Emily Morris, 213-457-7458 WASHINGTON — Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement ahead of the upcoming deliberation in Congress on a health care and climate bill: “With Congress poised to act on unprecedented legislation that addresses... Source

by Juan Gastelum on August 2, 2022 at 8:19 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2022 CONTACT Email: [email protected], Madison Allman, 202-384-1279 Emily Morris, 213-457-7458 NILC Statement on Court Decision in Pars Equality Center v. Pompeo WASHINGTON — After a federal court ruled that the Biden administration must undo the harms of the Muslim and African Bans and reconsider denied visa applications, Max Wolson, staff attorney at the National... Source

by USCIS on August 2, 2022 at 5:23 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing an update to its Policy Manual to clarify that a current or former service member who received an uncharacterized discharge may be eligible for naturalization under sections 328 and 329 of the Immigration and Naturalization Act (INA).

by Juan Gastelum on August 2, 2022 at 2:16 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 2, 2022 CONTACT Madison Allman, NILC, [email protected], 202-384-1279 Asian Americans Advancing Justice – Asian Law Caucus, [email protected] Families, Civil Rights Organizations Celebrate Court Decision that U.S. Government Must Redress Muslim Ban Harms Federal court rules Biden administration must undo the harms of the Muslim and African Bans and... Source

by Juan Gastelum on July 29, 2022 at 4:40 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 29, 2022 CONTACT Juan Gastelum, [email protected], 213-375-3149 NILC Statement on the Nomination of Araceli Martínez-Olguín to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California WASHINGTON — Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center (NILC), issued the following statement on President Biden’s nomination of Araceli Martínez... Source

by USCIS on July 28, 2022 at 9:27 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published additional online resources on uscis.gov to provide an overview of some of the temporary and permanent pathways for noncitizens to work in the United States in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). This guide also highlights some of the most important considerations for STEM professionals who want to work in the United States.

by USCIS on July 28, 2022 at 8:33 pm

USCIS is currently experiencing delays in issuing receipts for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal. Due to these delays, you may not receive a receipt notice in a timely manner after you properly file your Form I-589.

by USCIS on July 28, 2022 at 5:24 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that certain parolees can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online.

by Jasmin Gamez on July 25, 2022 at 10:02 pm

THE TORCH: CONTENTS By Haddy Gassama July 25, 2022 On his first day in office, President Biden issued an executive order that rescinded the Muslim and African Ban, saying that the former administration’s policies were “contravening our values” and had left “a stain on our national conscience.” While he was right that the ban represented a dark chapter in this country’s history, his administration’... Source

by USCIS on July 25, 2022 at 7:20 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Oct. 23, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors.

by USCIS on July 22, 2022 at 3:57 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today updated its Policy Manual to provide further guidance on evidence that can be used to support a petition for an O-1A nonimmigrant of extraordinary ability with a focus on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields.

by USCIS on July 20, 2022 at 9:31 pm

USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding Afghan and Iraqi nationals seeking special immigrant classification.

by USCIS on July 15, 2022 at 1:56 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing the second phase of the premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.

by USCIS on July 13, 2022 at 7:38 pm

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended the time beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine have to attest to their compliance with the medical screening for tuberculosis and additional vaccinations, if required. Effective immediately, beneficiaries paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine must complete their medical attestation within 90 days of arrival in the United States. Previously, beneficiaries paroled into the United States […]

by USCIS on July 12, 2022 at 7:13 pm

USCIS is revising Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur, to accommodate the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which made significant changes to both the filing and eligibility requirements for investors under the EB-5 program.

by USCIS on July 12, 2022 at 5:03 pm

Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the launch of the first-ever citizenship ambassador initiative.

by USCIS on July 11, 2022 at 9:48 pm

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas is extending the designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

by Jasmin Gamez on July 7, 2022 at 12:56 am

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 6, 2022 CONTACT Email: [email protected] Madison Allman, 202-384-1279 Emily Morris, 213-457-7458 NILC Statement on the Department of Labor’s Guidance for Workers Involved in Labor Disputes WASHINGTON — Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to the Department of Labor’s announcement of a... Source

by USCIS on July 1, 2022 at 2:19 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming more than 6,600 new citizens in more than 140 naturalization ceremonies between July 1 and July 8.

by Juan Gastelum on June 30, 2022 at 6:50 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2022 CONTACT Email: [email protected], Madison Allman, 202-384-1279 Juan Gastelum, 213-375-3149 (Biden v. Texas) WASHINGTON — Marielena Hincapié, executive director of the National Immigration Law Center, issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Biden v. Texas: “For nearly three years, the Remain in Mexico policy has subjected... Source

by Jasmin Gamez on June 29, 2022 at 6:46 pm

THE TORCH: CONTENTSBy Jess Hanson June 29, 2022 With two back-to-back federal court hearings related to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”) policy coming up on July 6 and 7, we can all use a refresher on what’s going on. We’ve got you covered. Disclaimer: The content of this post does not constitute legal advice. For questions about your individual case, please consult a reputable... Source

by USCIS on June 27, 2022 at 2:46 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the open application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, which provides funding for citizenship preparation programs in communities across the country.

by USCIS on June 16, 2022 at 7:00 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that certain H-1B petitions and fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap petitions awaiting intake at the Vermont Service Center (VSC) are being transferred to the California Service Center (CSC) for data entry and adjudication.

by USCIS on June 14, 2022 at 9:37 pm

Today, the Department of Homeland Security and Department of State took steps to ensure that vulnerable Afghans who have supported and worked with the United States in Afghanistan, and who have undergone rigorous screening and vetting, can qualify for protection and other immigration benefits in the United States.

by USCIS on June 8, 2022 at 9:37 pm

If you are seeking parole into the United States for yourself or someone else to attend a funeral or provide emergency assistance to a family member affected by the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, submit a request for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit parole by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. 

by USCIS on June 6, 2022 at 6:59 pm

Le Département de la Sécurité Intérieure a publié dans le Registre Fédéral un avis sur le Statut de Protection Temporaire (TPS) pour le Cameroun.

by USCIS on June 6, 2022 at 1:32 pm

The Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon.

by USCIS on June 3, 2022 at 1:54 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated our 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 to them.

by USCIS on June 2, 2022 at 8:19 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released two new forms under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, which revised INA 203(b)(5).

by USCIS on May 31, 2022 at 2:52 pm

Under the recently announced H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule increasing the cap by up to 35,000 additional H-2B nonimmigrant visas through the end of fiscal year (FY) 2022, USCIS has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 23,500 visas made available for returning workers only.

by USCIS on May 27, 2022 at 9:56 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that we offer immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances, including the shooting in Uvalde, Texas.

by USCIS on May 26, 2022 at 10:44 pm

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas released the following statement regarding the implementation of a rule that will ensure that noncitizens placed in expedited removal who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, while those who are not are promptly removed.

by USCIS on May 24, 2022 at 2:23 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 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.

by USCIS on May 19, 2022 at 1:28 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan.

by USCIS on May 18, 2022 at 8:03 pm

Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur M. Jaddou and agency leadership participated in a virtual public engagement with nearly 2,000 stakeholders nationwide to discuss the agency’s efforts to reduce backlogs and improve processing times.

by USCIS on May 16, 2022 at 9:00 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced today the availability of an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022.

by USCIS on May 13, 2022 at 5:54 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published two new forms for regional center designation under the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: Form I-956, Application for Regional Center Designation, and Form I-956H, Bona Fides of Persons Involved with Regional Center Program. Both forms are available on the USCIS website.

by USCIS on May 6, 2022 at 8:45 pm

21 квітня Сполучені Штати оголосили про започаткування програми «Єднання заради України», яка є ключовим кроком у виконанні зобов’язання президента Байдена вітати українців, які рятуються від вторгнення Росії в Україну.

by USCIS on May 5, 2022 at 2:19 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to simplify and improve how the agency communicates case processing time data to the public.

by USCIS on May 3, 2022 at 3:55 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is honoring its dedicated workforce during Public Service Recognition Week, May 1-7. Celebrated during the first full week in May since 1985, Public Service Recognition Week is a time set aside to honor those who serve our nation as federal, state, county, and local government employees.

by USCIS on May 3, 2022 at 1:04 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (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.

by USCIS on April 25, 2022 at 8:08 pm

On April 21, the United States announced Uniting for Ukraine, a key step towards fulfilling President Biden’s commitment to welcome Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole.

by USCIS on April 18, 2022 at 7:33 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted today two Federal Register notices on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan. These notices provide information about how to register for TPS under each country’s designation. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas previously announced the 18-month designation of Ukraine for TPS and the 18-month designation of Sudan for TPS.

by USCIS on April 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of April 14, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

by USCIS on April 12, 2022 at 1:33 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that individuals who previously received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) may now file Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, online.

on April 11, 2022 at 4:00 am

by USCIS on April 7, 2022 at 1:49 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced a policy update to adopt a risk-based approach when waiving interviews for conditional permanent residents (CPR) who have filed a petition to remove the conditions on their permanent resident status.

by USCIS on March 31, 2022 at 4:38 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to make available an additional 35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. These visas will be set aside for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers on or after April 1, 2022, through Sept. 30, 2022. 

by USCIS on March 30, 2022 at 3:14 pm

As part of our credit card payment pilot program, the USCIS service centers are now accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for most forms.

by USCIS on March 30, 2022 at 1:35 pm

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain flexibilities through July 25, 2022, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors.

by USCIS on March 29, 2022 at 5:27 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap).

by USCIS on March 29, 2022 at 1:55 pm

Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing a trio of efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens to the overall legal immigration system.

by USCIS on March 24, 2022 at 1:29 pm

Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a rule to improve and expedite processing of asylum claims made by noncitizens subject to expedited removal, ensuring that those who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed.

on March 24, 2022 at 4:00 am

Today, the Department of Justice and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) are issuing a rule to improve and expedite processing of asylum claims made by noncitizens subject to expedited removal, ensuring that those who are eligible for asylum are granted relief quickly, and those who are not are promptly removed.

by USCIS on March 18, 2022 at 1:39 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the documentation that certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their nonimmigrant status.

by USCIS on March 17, 2022 at 3:56 pm

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 employment-based, second preference (EB-2) category for India from Sept. 1, 2013, to Sept. 1, 2014.

by USCIS on March 16, 2022 at 1:02 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

by USCIS on March 7, 2022 at 2:03 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to consider deferred action and related employment authorization for noncitizens who have an approved Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, for Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) classification but who cannot apply to adjust status to become a lawful permanent resident (LPR) because a visa number is not available.

by USCIS on March 7, 2022 at 12:26 pm

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced new policies that will provide better protection to immigrant children who are victims of abuse, neglect, abandonment, or similar parental maltreatment.

by USCIS on March 4, 2022 at 9:41 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that we offer immigration services that may help people affected by extreme situations, including the invasion of Ukraine.

by USCIS on March 3, 2022 at 10:33 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

by USCIS on March 2, 2022 at 8:44 pm

As part of our credit card payment pilot program, the USCIS service centers are now accepting credit card payments using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for all forms except Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for H-1B and H-2A petitions.

by USCIS on March 2, 2022 at 1:27 pm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new designation of Sudan and an extension and redesignation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

by USCIS on March 1, 2022 at 7:33 pm

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022.

by USCIS on February 28, 2022 at 7:46 pm

USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2022.