Last Friday, November 19, the House approved a landmark proposal that would benefit about 6.5 million people who have been in the United States before 2011. From this estimate, about 2 million immigrants would be eligible to eventually obtain permanent…
On November 10, 2021, DHS announced the countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in both the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. United States (U.S.) employers may petition for skilled or unskilled foreign workers to meet temporary or seasonal needs…
On September 8th, 2021, DHS announced an automatic continuation of TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. The Temporary Status Protection coverage as such continues indefinitely for beneficiaries of these 6 countries. The continuity removes the…
On September 3, 2021, USCIS announced that due to the great delays they are experiencing, they will be extending the current evidence of status for permanent residents pending I-751 or I-829 from 18 months to 24 months. Normally conditional permanent…
What is happening? After decades of conflict, invasions, wars and as a result of the departure of American troops, the Taliban have already taken over almost the entire country, including the capital, causing worldwide terror. With a population of approximately…
There are 3 recent news related to the medical examination required by USCIS. As of October 1, 2021, the Covid-19 vaccine will be required for medical exams. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) has recommended the vaccine for the…
USCIS announced that certain TPS applicants can now file Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, online. TPS applicants submitting an initial registration application can apply for TPS online if they are eligible citizens of Burma, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, or…
On July 16, Texas United States District Court Judge Andrew Hanen ruled that DACA is illegal, preventing all new DACA applications from being approved. This decision jeopardizes the livelihoods and future of thousands of DACA-eligible youth. Under the current DACA,…
Excellent news for applicants pending a change of status! The new policy announced by USCIS on July 20th eliminates the need for individuals who have applied for a change of status (COS) to F-1 student to request additional extensions, while…
