Longer US Passport Processing Times Expected Due to Unprecedented Demand
The US Department of State has updated the processing times for U.S. passport applications, effective March 24. According to the announcement, routine processing will take […]
USCIS Announces Change in Filing Location for U Nonimmigrant-Based Form I-485
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents must now file Form I-485, Application to Register […]
USCIS Allows Lawful Permanent Residents to Receive Temporary Evidence of Status by Mail
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new measure that allows lawful permanent residents to receive temporary evidence of their status through mail […]
USCIS Extends Rule Providing Interpreters at Affirmative Asylum Interviews until September 12
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a fourth extension to a temporary final rule (TFR) that requires certain affirmative asylum interviewees to use […]
US Department of Homeland Security Extends Real ID Deadline to May 7, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security in the United States has announced an extension of the deadline for full implementation of the Real ID provision. The […]
USCIS Expands Premium Processing for F-1 Students
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the expansion of premium processing for certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT […]
Board of Immigration Appeals Allows Noncitizens to Overcome Inadmissibility Without Leaving the US
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) has announced a significant decision regarding noncitizens who have been deemed inadmissible to the United States due to their […]
USCIS Changes Guidance on Immigrant Visa Availability for Child Status Protection Act Eligibility
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new guidance in its policy manual to update the calculation of a noncitizen’s age for certain situations […]
New Rule Permits Asylees to Apply for Green Card Immediately After Approval of Asylum
On February 2nd, USCIS updated its policy guidance regarding the 1-year residency continuance for those who have been granted asylum or entered the United States […]
US State Department Plans to Test Visa Revalidation Program to Reduce Consulate Backlogs
The US State Department is planning to test a program aimed at reducing the impact of significant visa application backlogs at US consulates. The program […]