August 2023 » ImmigrationUSA

Adjustment of Status

Update On Processing Delays for Advance Parole Applicants

Advance Parole lets qualified immigrants freely travel abroad and return to the U.S. without concern about their visa status. However, it’s important that Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants have this approved before leaving the U.S.

August 31, 2023

R-1 visa

What You Need to Know About the R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa

The R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa is designed for qualified religious organizations to bring religious ministry or related vocations foreigners to the United States on a temporary basis

August 30, 2023

Child Status Protection Act

Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief

USCIS issued additional policy guidance regarding the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). The new guidance offers helpful clarifications following the February 2023 policy update, further expanding access to much-needed relief.

August 25, 2023

humanitarian parole

Humanitarian Parole Program Case Beginning

Legal arguments begin this week over the humanitarian parole program. A group of Republican states say the Biden administration exceeded its authority by offering this program. They argue that only Congress has the power to establish parole programs.

August 23, 2023

Texas Operation Lone Star

Hearing Over Floating Barrier at Southern Border Begins

A Texas judge will hear arguments about removing a floating barrier in the Rio Grande River. This barrier was set up by the state of Texas to discourage migrants from crossing the border.

August 22, 2023

in-person appointments

New Options for Requesting In-Person Appointments with USCIS

Those looking for in-person appointments with the USCIS at their local field office now have a more convenient option. As of now, individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives can submit an online in-person appointment request form.

August 21, 2023

Form I-693

USCIS Communications to Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Petitioners

Individuals with Employment-Based (EB) Adjustment of Status category are receiving notifications from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) concerning Form I-693, the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Generally, these messages are a proactive call to action, urging applicants to promptly complete their Form I-693.

August 17, 2023

EAD

Expectations for Premium Processing of F-1 EADs

The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman is providing the latest updates regarding the F-1 student visa process along with the filed Form I-907, which is the Request for Premium Processing Service for Form I-765, the Application for Employment Authorization.

August 16, 2023

Cuban Family Reunification

DHS Announces Streamlined Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Process

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced efforts to streamline the Cuban Family Reunification Parole Process (CFRP) and the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Process (HFRP) through the use of technology.

August 11, 2023

Visa Bulletin

September 2023 Visa Bulletin: The End of Fiscal Year 2023

The September 2023 visa bulletin has been issued by the Department of State, marking the final month before the new fiscal year in October. The bulletin shows the return to pre-pandemic levels in some visa categories.

August 9, 2023