Friday, September 15, 2023
USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
Tuesday, September 12, 2023
USCIS Announces Further Updates to Policy Manual Regarding Interpretation of Child Status Protection Act Provisions
On Aug. 24, 2023, USCIS announced further updates to Chapter 7 of the Policy Manual, made with the goal to expand the number of children who may be able to secure CSPA eligibility for permanent residence as dependents of their parents.
Read more at: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-announces-further-updates-to-policy-manual-regarding-interpretation-child
Friday, August 18, 2023
Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
Ukraine TPS |
Wednesday, August 16, 2023
US restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders because of security concerns
Tuesday, August 15, 2023
September 2023 Visa Bulletin Updates
Policy Update: Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF)
USCIS has expanded its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual about Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) to clarify steps applicants must take if they cannot submit primary evidence of Liberian nationality to support an LRIF-based application for adjustment of status. The deadline to apply to adjust status under LRIF is Dec. 20, 2021.
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
US appeals court finds immigration policy does not violate equal protection.
Read more at https://www.jurist.org/news/2023/05/us-appeals-court-finds-immigration-policy-does-not-violate-equal-protection/
Please, contact Darren Heyman, a Las Vegas Immigration Attorney, for more information.
Tuesday, April 18, 2023
USCIS Clarifies Start Date for Maximum 60-Day Grace Period Following Termination of Employment
USCIS now clarifies that
the “grace period starts the day after termination of employment, which
is typically determined based on the last day for which a salary or
wage is paid.” Consequently, the date on the employee’s final pay
statement will indicate the start of the grace period. This may afford a
terminated employee more time between their last day of in-office
employment and when the 60-day clock starts running.
Read more: https://www.natlawreview.com/article/uscis-clarifies-start-date-maximum-60-day-grace-period-following-termination. Please, contact Darren Heyman, Las Vegas immigration attorney, for more information.
Friday, April 14, 2023
Mexican man sentenced for smuggling over 8 kilos of narcotics in candy box following HSI, federal partner investigation
McALLEN, Texas — A Mexican citizen was sentenced today to more than 12 years in federal prison following his conviction for smuggling cocaine and methamphetamines. The investigation was conducted by Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with help from U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
On April 13, a federal judge sentenced Nestor Alan Garcia, 28, of Monterrey, Mexico, to serve 144 months in prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. At the hearing, the court heard arguments on whether Garcia had a larger role in the conspiracy beyond his participation as a transporter. The court heard that Garcia should receive an appropriate sentence based on the amount and purity of the drugs he and others smuggled into the country. Following a four-day trial, the jury deliberated for approximately 45 minutes before returning a guilty verdict Sept. 22, 2022, on all six counts as charged. Read more at: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/mexican-man-sentenced-smuggling-over-8-kilos-narcotics-candy-box-following-hsi
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, April 13, 2023
San Diego-based human trafficking investigation leads to criminal charges for foreign national
Cecilio Jimenez-Bautista, 26, of Mexico, appeared in federal court April 6 to face charges that he sexually abused a 17-year-old unaccompanied minor he and his brother guided from Tijuana, Mexico, into the United States in June 2022. Read more at: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/san-diego-based-human-trafficking-investigation-leads-criminal-charges-foreign
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Safe Mailing Address and Case Handling Procedures for Certain Protected Persons
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Tuesday, April 11, 2023
Employers May File H-2B Petitions for FY 2023 Late Second Half Returning Workers
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, April 10, 2023
HSI Baltimore investigation lands Texas resident in prison for conspiring to rob ATMs
Read more at: https://www.ice.gov/news/releases/hsi-baltimore-investigation-lands-texas-resident-prison-conspiring-rob-atms
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Friday, April 7, 2023
Provision Allowing Special Immigrant Juveniles to File Form I-360 in Person Before Their 21st Birthday
SIJ petitioners must file Form I-360 before their 21st birthday. SIJ petitioners nearing age 21 may call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 to schedule an SIJ expedite appointment at a local field office so they can file Form I-360 in person within two weeks before they turn 21.
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, April 6, 2023
USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
USCIS Updates Guidance on Administrative Naturalization Ceremony Venues
This clarifying guidance is part of USCIS efforts to educate the public and those seeking to donate venue spaces, and to provide more transparency on how to partner with USCIS on naturalization ceremonies. USCIS has a long-standing goal of promoting public understanding of the naturalization process and welcomes facility donations from public and private entities in line with our Policy Manual guidance and corresponding federal regulations.
Read more at: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-guidance-on-administrative-naturalization-ceremony-venues
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for the Early Second Half of FY 2023
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, March 30, 2023
New Filing Address for Courier Delivery Services to USCIS Phoenix Lockbox
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Season Updates
H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed
Read more at: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/fy-2024-h-1b-cap-season-updates
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, March 27, 2023
USCIS Form and Policy Updates for Applying for Naturalization Based on Military Service
Read more at: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-form-and-policy-updates-for-applying-for-naturalization-based-on-military-service
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Friday, March 24, 2023
USCIS Announces End of COVID-Related Flexibilities
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, March 20, 2023
DHS Publishes Federal Register Notice Extending and Redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
USCIS Announces Premium Processing; New Online-Filing Procedures for Certain F-1 Students Seeking OPT or STEM OPT Extensions
Online filing of Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, is now also available to F-1 students in these categories. USCIS continues to accept the latest paper version of this form by mail.
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Friday, February 24, 2023
USCIS Issues Clarifying Guidance for Individuals Authorized to Work Under Special Student Relief Provisions
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, February 16, 2023
USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
For a child to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States based on their parent’s approved petition for a family-sponsored or employment-based visa, the child generally must be under the age of 21. If the child turns 21 and “ages out” during the immigration process, the child generally is no longer eligible to immigrate with the parent based on the parent’s petition.
Read more at: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-updates-child-status-protection-act-cspa-age-calculation-for-certain-adjustment-of-status
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, February 9, 2023
Update to Filing Location for Form I-360 and Form I-485 for Self-Petitioning Abused Spouses, Children, and Parents
We have updated the addresses on the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-360, Immigrant Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant, page and the Direct Filing Addresses for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, page.
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
USCIS Clarifies Physical Presence Guidance for Asylees and Refugees Applying for Adjustment of Status
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, January 26, 2023
DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, January 16, 2023
USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions and Future Expansion for F-1 Students Seeking OPT and Certain Student and Exchange Visitors
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is implementing the final phase of the premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications.
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Friday, January 13, 2023
DHS Announces Process Enhancements for Supporting Labor Enforcement Investigations Release Date 01/13/2023
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Thursday, January 12, 2023
USCIS Issues Proposed Rule to Adjust Certain Immigration and Naturalization Fees
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023
DHS Implements New Processes for Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans and Eliminates Cap for Venezuelans
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, January 9, 2023
Filing Location Change for Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition
Read more at: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/filing-location-change-for-form-i-730-refugeeasylee-relative-petition
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
Monday, January 2, 2023
ICE releases FY 2022 annual report
Contact Darren Heyman, immigration attorney, for more information.
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