Immigration News
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Vessel Entrance and Clearance System (VECS)
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…
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QB 22–316 2022 Raw Sugar Increased Allocation
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…
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QB 22-103 2022 Australia FTA
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…
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In Less than 24 Hours CBP Officers in Louisville Intercept $3.65M in Counterfeit Designer Apparel & Unapproved Medication
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…
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EAPA Action: Determination of Investigation and Interim Measures in EAPA Case 7624 - Cast Iron Soil Pipe Fittings
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…
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QB 22 – 503 2022 Other Brooms
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…
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QB 22-722 2022 First and Second Period Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Aluminum Articles of the United Kingdom (UK)
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.…
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QB 22-703 2022 Aluminum Absolute Quota Third Quarter Argentina
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…
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Back-to-School: Business and Law Enforcement Team Up to Protect Students, Parents, and Teachers from Counterfeit Goods
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…
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QB 22–313 2022 Specialty Sugar Period 4 Results
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…
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CBP Officers in Minneapolis Intercept Counterfeit Car Sensors
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,…
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QB 22 – 210 2022 Peanuts
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…
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QB 22-613 2022 Third Quarter Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries
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…
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Area Port of Cleveland Sees Record Number of Drugs & Counterfeits 16,000 Pounds of Narcotics and $252 Million of Counterfeits Seized by CBP
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…
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Readout of U.S.-Korea Customs Commissioners Meeting
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…
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EAPA Action: Determination as to Evasion in EAPA Case 7586 - Quartz Surface Products
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…
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QB 22-603 2022 Third Quarter Absolute Quota for Steel Mill Articles of Argentina, Brazil and South Korea
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…
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QB 22-611 2022 First and Second Quarter Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Mill Articles of European Union (EU) Member Countries
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…
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One Parcel Worth $22.5 Million Seized by CBP Officers in Louisville
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…
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What It's Like to Work in CBP's Office of Trade
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am
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CBP International Trade Analyst Combats Forced Labor
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…
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QB 22-214 2022 Tuna Final Restraint Limit and Proration
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…
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QB 22-101 2022 Israel FTA
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…
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QB 22-622a 2022 Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ) for Steel Articles of the United Kingdom
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…
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CBP Announces Launch of Green Trade Strategy
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…
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Help CBP Protect Intellectual Property Rights
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…
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CBP Releases June 2022 Monthly Operational Update
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…
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CBP Commissioner Magnus Hosts Second Public Meeting with Trade Advisory Committee
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…
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A Typical Day in CBP's Office of Trade
by U.S. Customs and Border Protection on August 17, 2022 at 12:08 am
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Facing the Future: CBP Hosts First Trade Summit in Anaheim
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…
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NILC and SPLC Win Class Certification in Lawsuit Alleging ICE and IRS Agents Violated Workers’ Civil Rights During Workplace Raid
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
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Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees
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.
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Tools Outage
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.
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NILC Celebrates Senate Passage of Health and Climate Bill, Rejection of Anti-Immigrant Agenda
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
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EOIR Warns of Scammers Spoofing Agency Phone Number
on August 3, 2022 at 4:00 am
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NILC Statement Urging Democrats to Reject Harmful Anti-Immigrant Amendments in Crucial Reconciliation Bill
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
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NILC Statement on Court Decision in Pars Equality Center v. Pompeo
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
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USCIS Updates Interpretation of “Under Honorable Conditions” for Military Naturalization
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).
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Families, Civil Rights Organizations Celebrate Court Decision that U.S. Government Must Redress Muslim Ban Harms
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
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NILC Statement on the Nomination of Araceli Martínez-Olguín to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California
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
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New STEM Resources Available on USCIS Website
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.
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Information on Form I-589 Intake and Processing Delays
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.
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Parolees Can Now File Form I-765 Online
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.
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Biden Must Do More for People Still Hurting From the Muslim and African Ban (The Torch)
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
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USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities
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.
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USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields
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.
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USCIS Updates Guidance for Afghans and Iraqis Seeking Special Immigrant Classification
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.
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USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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.
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Time Frame Extended for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees to Comply with Medical Screening and Attestation After Arrival to the United States
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 […]
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USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program
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.
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USCIS Announces New Citizenship Ambassador Initiative
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.
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DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela
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.
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NILC Statement on the Department of Labor’s Guidance for Workers Involved in Labor Disputes
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
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USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2022 and Continues its Commitment to Naturalization
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.
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NILC Statement on the Supreme Court Ruling Decision on Remain in Mexico
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
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What Is Going on With DACA in the Courts? (The Torch)
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
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DHS Announces Expansion of Citizenship and Integration Grant Program and Open Application Period
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.
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USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center
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.
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DHS and DOS Announce Exemptions Allowing Eligible Afghans to Qualify for Protection and Immigration Benefits
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.
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Parole Requests in Response to the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
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.
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Le DHS annonce le processus d'enregistrement du statut de protection temporaire pour le Cameroun
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.
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DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon
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.
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USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources Webpage to Provide Information on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and Public Benefits Available to Noncitizens
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.
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USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program
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).
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Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Second Half of FY 2022
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.
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Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
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.
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Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims
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.
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USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions
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.
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DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan
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.
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Readout of National Public Engagement on Backlog Reduction
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.
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DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year
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.
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Two New Forms Published for Regional Center Designation
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.
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USCIS надає інформацію щодо «Єднання заради України»
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.
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USCIS Simplifying, Improving Communication of Case Processing Data
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.
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USCIS Celebrates Public Service Recognition Week
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.
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USCIS Increases Automatic Extension Period of Work Permits for Certain Applicants
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.
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USCIS Provides Information on Uniting for Ukraine
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.
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DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine and Sudan
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.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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.
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USCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms
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.
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EOIR Announces Appointment of Mary Cheng as Deputy Director
on April 11, 2022 at 4:00 am
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USCIS Implements Risk-Based Approach for Conditional Permanent Resident Interviews
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.
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DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022
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.
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USCIS Service Center Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to Most Forms
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.
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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
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.
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FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates
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).
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USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders
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.
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DHS and DOJ Issue Rule to Efficiently and Fairly Process Asylum Claims
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.
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Justice Department and Department of Homeland Security Issue Rule to Efficiently and Fairly Process Asylum Claims
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.
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USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses
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.
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USCIS Urges Eligible Individuals to Consider Applying for Adjustment of Status in the EB-2 Category Based on the April Visa Bulletin Date for Filing for India
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.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
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.
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USCIS to Offer Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles
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.
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USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned
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.
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Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including the Invasion of Ukraine
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.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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.
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USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Service Centers
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.
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Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
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.
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H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2022
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.
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USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2022 H-1B Cap
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.