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State Dept. Expands Waivers of In-Person Interviews for Certain Temporary Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview.
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DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Additional Visas in First Half of Fiscal Year
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to.
Read article →All Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Applicants May Now File Forms I-821 and I-765 Online
USCIS announced that as of Nov. 29, 2021 all applicants eligible to file for TPS under one of the current country designations below may file Form I-821,.
Read article →USCIS EXTENDING I-693 (Report of Medical Examination Record) VALIDITY TO 4 YEARS
Beginning Aug. 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and.
Read article →USCIS Expands Partnership with Social Security Administration
USCIS announced today applicants filing for lawful permanent resident status are now able to apply for a Social Security number (SSN) or replacement card as.
Read article →USCIS 60-Day Notice and Request for Comments on Proposed New Forms I-129E&TN, I-129L, I-129MISC, and I-129O
USCIS issued a 60-day notice and request for comments on proposed new Forms I-129E&TN, I-129L, I-129MISC, and I-129O. USCIS is separating Form I-129 into.
Read article →STARTING OCTOBER 1, 2021, COVID 19 VACCINATIONS REQUIRED FOR APPLICANTS APPLYING FOR LPR OR REFUGEE STATUS
Starting October 1, 2021, USCIS and the U.S. Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for refugee or lawful.
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Federal Court Order Prevents Further Approval of Initial DACA Requests
On July 16, 2021, a federal judge in Texas ruled that Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, a program that allows certain immigrants to temporarily avoid.
Read article →DEPARTMENT OF STATE POSTS UPDATE ON VISA PROCESSING AT U.S EMBASSY IN KABUL
The consular section at the U.S. Embassy in Kabul is closed. Nonimmigrant visa appointments remain unavailable, and all immigrant visa appointments,.
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Department of State Posts September 2021 Visa Bulletin – FINAL ACTION DATES
The Department of State has posted the September 2021 Visa Bulletin. All family-based categories must use the Final Action Dates chart, which is showing.
Read article →Children Born through Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Now Considered Born "in wedlock" for immigration Purposes
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated policy guidance affecting children born outside of the United States and the determination of.
Read article →Cap Reached for Remaining H-2B Visas for Returning Workers for FY 2021
USCIS has received enough petitions for returning workers to reach the additional 22,000 H-2B visas made available under the FY 2021 H-2B supplemental visa.
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4 Things You Need to Know About TN Visas
Canadians and Mexican citizens can come to the United States to work in certain specialty occupations with a TN visa . If you are from Canada or Mexico and.
Read article →Presidential Proclamation Ban on Non-Immigrant Visas Has Expired
Presidential Proclamation 10052, which suspended entry of certain non-immigrants, expired March 31, 2021. Now, many non-immigrants will be able to seek entry.
Read article →How Employment & Family-Based Immigration Will Change in 2021
This year’s change in administration will bring adjustments to the entire immigration system. President Biden has expressed his intention to pursue.
Read article →Can I Work in the U.S. Without a Social Security Number?
One of the most common questions that U.S. immigrants ask is if they need a Social Security number to work. "Can I work without a Social Security number?" is.
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