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Afghan Adjustment Act

Afghan Evacuees Granted Opportunity to Reapply for Parole in June

According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Afghan allies who entered the United States through the humanitarian parole program in the past two years will have the opportunity to reapply for the program in June 2023.

May 10, 2023

Deportation

Deportation Appeal Deadline May be Extended for Qualifying Cases

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) announced a potential extension of the deportation appeal deadline in certain circumstances.

May 9, 2023

Asylum

Expansion of CBP One App Boosts Migrant Appointment Availability

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently unveiled updates to their CBP One mobile app to simplify the process of scheduling appointments for asylum-seekers and migrants. Additionally, CBP is actively working to increase the daily appointment availability to 1,000 slots

May 9, 2023

immigration documentation

USCIS Offers Documentation for Immigration Status Following Certain Immigration Decisions

USCIS is providing documentation verifying the immigration status of eligible new asylees and lawful permanent residents following specific legal determinations. Individuals whose immigration status is approved by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or an immigration judge will now receive official documentation to confirm their status

May 8, 2023

COVID

Updated COVID Vaccination Requirements by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Updated COVID vaccination requirements were announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for non-U.S. travelers entering the United States. Beginning on May 12, 2023, COVID-19 vaccination will no longer be mandatory for non-U.S. travelers. This includes proof of vaccination.

May 4, 2023

U.S. Border Policy

U.S. House Republicans Unveil Proposed Border Bill

The U.S. House Republicans introduced a proposed bill known as the Secure the Border Act of 2023. The bill adopts a more conservative approach to U.S. immigration and seeks to address immigration at the southern border.

May 3, 2023

DHS

The Biden Administration Announces Updates as Title 42 Expires and Title 8 Returns

Title 42 expires on May 11, 2023. As a result the Biden Administration announces a series of changes to address immigration issues and curb the expected surge of migrants to the U.S. at the southern border.

May 1, 2023

H-1B

USCIS Releases FY-2024 H-1B Visa Cap Registration Statistics: High Number of Multiple Registrations Sparks Concerns

The USCIS has released data on the FY-2024 cap registration statistics for the H-1B visa, revealing a significant increase in demand despite recent tech layoffs.

May 1, 2023