Clock is ticking for Liberians and family members to apply for green cards under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision
The Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) provision, enacted on Dec. 20, 2019, provides a path for certain...
Federal judge stops government from applying recent changes to public charge rules during COVID-19 national emergency
On Wednesday, July 29, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued two orders halting the...
USCIS to increase filing fees for many forms
On Friday, July 31, USCIS announced a final rule that adjusts filing fees for numerous USCIS forms. Most of the fees...
Despite court orders, USCIS will reject initial (new) DACA requests and limit renewals to one year
On July 28, DHS issued a memorandum “Reconsideration of the June 15, 2012 Memorandum Entitled ‘Exercising Prosecutorial...
Registry: green cards for individuals who entered the United States in 1971 or before
Did you know there is a provision of law providing a path to permanent residence for people who entered the U.S. prior...
U.S. Department of State provides information on limited exceptions to Travel Bans (Proclamations 10014 and 10052)
On Friday, July 17, the Department of State updated its website to provide information on limited exceptions to...
Federal judge orders Trump administration to accept new DACA applications
A federal court ruled today that the administration must accept new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)...
DHS rescinds July 6, 2020 policy that would have affected international students taking online courses
On Tuesday, July 14, DHS agreed to fully rescind the July 6, 2020 guidance that changed the policy regarding online...
U.S. Department of State announces it is beginning a phased resumption of routine visa services at U.S. Embassies
The U.S. Department of State announced Tuesday that it is beginning to phase in routine visa services at the U.S....
Policy changes regarding online courses will affect F-1 and M-1 students
On Monday, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced modifications for Fall 2020 semester that will...
USCIS anticipates completing remaining postponed naturalization ceremonies by end of July
USCIS announced that it has naturalized approximately 64,500 people in June and expects to complete the rest of the...
USCIS extends grace period for responding to Request for Evidence and other filings
On March 30, USCIS announced that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it would allow flexibility in the timelines for...