On August 25, 2016, the National Parks Service partnered with the USCIS to celebrate their 100th anniversary with a series of naturalization ceremonies in national parks throughout the country. To view a complete list of naturalization ceremonies held in national parks on August 25, please visit USCIS website. Read More
18-Month Re-designation and Extension of TPS for Syrians
DHS re-designated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS designation for the country from Oct. 1, 2016, through March 31, 2018. Eligible Syrian nationals should follow the Federal Register Notice to register or re-register for TPS. For more information, see this USCIS page. Read More
I-94 Information Available Online
Did you know that I-94 information has been online since 2013? This means that when you enter the US, you no longer get paper I-94s. Instead, you must obtain your I-94 information at the CBP website. You will not have I-94 information if you are a US citizen, lawful permanent resident, visa waiver entrant, and certain others. It is a good idea to go to the Customs and Border Protection website shortly after you Read More
Re-registracion para Salvadorenos con TPS
USCIS abrio el periodo de re-registracion para Salvadorenos con TPS. El periodo es desde el 8 de julio de 2016 hasta el 6 de septiembre de 2016. Para mantener el estatus de TPS, Salvadorenos con TPS tiene que registrarse durante este periodo. Para mas informacion, vea esta pagina en el sitio de USCIS. USCIS opened the re-registration period for Salvadorans with TPS. The period runs from July 8, 2016 through Read More
New Edition of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
As part of USCIS's ongoing forms improvement initiative, effective April 13, 2016 USCIS revised Form N-400. The 9/13/13 version of Form N-400 can still be used until August 9, 2016. Some of the changes include removing the 2D barcode technology from the form, removing parts that do not apply to certain applicants and providing additional instructions to help applicants identify what evidence they need to submit with Read More
USCIS Extends and Re-designates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for both (1) Sudan and (2) South Sudan for 18 months, from May 3, 2016 through November 2, 2017. Re-registration is REQUIRED during the the re-registration period from January 25, 2016 through March 25, 2016. The ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions that prompted the 2014 TPS Read More
Extreme Hardship Policy Guidance
USCIS has issued draft guidance relating to the "extreme hardship" requirement of certain waivers of inadmissibility. While this is still draft guidance, USCIS lays out numerous factors that any potential waiver applicant should consider, as well as hypothetical scenarios that USCIS would or would not deem to rise to the level of "extreme hardship" to a qualifying relative. The draft guidance can be found here. Read More
Revised Procedure for Applicants Waiting to File for Adjustment of Status
Big news last week from the USCIS and DOS. Applicants with approved I-130s and I-140 immigrant visa petitions can now file for immigrant visas through the Department of State or adjustment of status through USCIS before their priority dates are current. The actual visa/green card/adjustment cannot be approved until the priority date is current, but filing ahead of time may allow for the visa/green card to be approved Read More
Temporary Protected Status Designation for Yemen
Today, the Department of Homeland Security announced a Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months due to the ongoing armed conflict in the country. Eligible nationals of Yemen residing in the United States may apply for TPS with the USCIS effective September 3, 2015 through March 3, 2017. For further information about the eligibility requirements please visit www.uscis.gov/tps Read More
DOL’s Response to Prevailing Wage Determinations & the Online Wage Library
The Department of Labor recently clarified a prevailing wage question that has been causing difficulties to employers for a long time. Online Wage Library Guidance Here is what the employers should do when the OFLC Online Wage Library displays “N/A” for each leveled wage covering a specific geographic area and occupational code: DOL FAQ on Prevailing Wages for H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 Programs Are you looking for an Read More
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