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Today, USCIS is expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to include Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Initially, myProgress will be exclusively available for family-based or Afghan extraordinary immigrant I-485 applicants.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to the Policy Manual that extend the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to 5 years for certain categories of noncitizens. The changes are aimed at reducing application backlogs and enhancing employment eligibility protocols.
In this post, we dissect the recent changes to the USCIS policy manual regarding the “Sought to Acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). This update, effective as of Feb. 14, 2023, clarifies how extraordinary circumstances may excuse an applicant’s failure to meet this requirement.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has taken a significant step in enhancing customer experience by launching a new online appointment request form. This online tool simplifies the process of requesting an in-person appointment for specific immigration-related matters. Learn more about how this initiative supports the Executive Order on Transforming Federal Customer Experience.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announces an alternative to the physical examination of Form I-9 documents. E-Verify employers have the option to choose between the new procedure and the in-person examination by August 30, 2023, under certain conditions.
Discover the crucial update from USCIS extending the validity of green cards for Form I-751 and Form I-829 petitioners by 48 months, and how it impacts your immigration status.
Learn about the significant USCIS policy change following the Edakunni v. Mayorkas settlement, enabling the concurrent processing of Form I-129, I-539, and I-765, and its implications for H-4 and L-2 dependents.
Stay informed about the USCIS announcement regarding the final phase of Premium Processing expansion for Form I-140 under EB-1 and EB-2 classifications, including key dates and future expansions.
USCIS’s latest NPRM proposes significant fee increases for certain applications, restructuring of processing times, and discounts for online filings to optimize immigration processing efficiency.
Learn about the USCIS’s new policy offering an automatic 24-month extension to Green Cards for applicants of US Citizenship, effective from December 12, 2022, and find out what steps to take if you applied before this date.