USCIS 2024 Final Fee Rule: FAQ
Read frequently asked questions about the new USCIS 2024 Final Fee Rule. Learn about the changes and how they affect you.
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Certain TPS beneficiaries could apply for permanent residency in the U.S.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has agreed to allow certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who have traveled outside the country with an advance entry permit to apply for permanent residency within the United States. TPS beneficiaries, including citizens of El Salvador, ... Read more
New extension of work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans under TPS
The federal government today announced the "automatic" extension of work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans currently enrolled and protected by Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
Ur Mendoza Jaddou Confirmed as USCIS Director
Ur Mendoza Jaddou is the new director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), after being confirmed by the U.S. Senate by a vote of 47 to 34.
H-2B visas run out for fiscal year 2021
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has run out of available H-2B visas for fiscal year 2021, so no more petitions are being accepted for the period ending September 30. February 12, 2021 was the final date on which ... Read more
DHS extends work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans under TPS
DHS today announced the "automatic" extension of work permits for Hondurans, Nicaraguans and Salvadorans currently enrolled in and protected by Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
What does the temporary freeze on the USCIS fee increase mean?
A federal judge in Northern California approved a motion temporarily blocking fee hikes on some immigration paperwork, including an 83% increase in the cost to process a naturalization application and a $50 fee - which previously did not exist - to file asylum applications. The increases ... Read more
What does the court ruling authorizing the end of the program mean for immigrants with TPS?
The Ninth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals ruled that President Donald Trump's administration can end the humanitarian protections of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) that has allowed hundreds of thousands of immigrants, impacted by natural disasters and civil wars, to live and work legally in the United States, during ... Read more
USCIS reopens offices to the public with limitations due to COVID-19
After a more than 11-week closure due to the pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today reopened most of its offices to the public. USCIS had temporarily suspended most of its in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Immigration and Naturalization Centers ... Read more
Does it affect immigrant workers applying for unemployment benefits?
In this week's Consulta Migratoria® column, I answer a question from a reader who wants to apply for unemployment benefits in California. Each case is different and the answers vary depending on each person's immigration history. Here I provide a general answer to her questions. Please consult with an immigration attorney to receive the best advice for your case. Read more
