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USCIS NEWS AND ALERTS

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U.S. CITIZENS IN AN EMERGENCY

1-88-407-4747 (U.S. / CANADA) OR +1-202-501-4444 OR

CONTACT NEAREST EMBASSY: travelstate.gov


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SMART TRAVELER ENROLLMENT PROGRAM FOR U.S. CITIZENS 


The Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) is a free service to allow U.S. citizens and nationals traveling and living abroad to enroll their trip with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate.


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TRAVEL ADVISORIES


RUSSIA TRAVEL ADVISORY - DO NOT TRAVEL AND LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!!


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DECEMBER 2022 VISA BULLETIN

NOVEMBER 2022 VISA BULLETIN


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USCIS OFFICES - USCIS domestic field offices and asylum offices are open with additional precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In DHS-controlled spaces, this guidance supersedes state, local, tribal, or territorial rules and regulations regarding face coverings. 


USCIS EXTENDS COVID-19-RELATED FLEXIBILITIES

USCIS RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

USCIS OFFICE CLOSINGS

PASSPORT OPERATIONS IN RESPONSE TO COVID 19

UKRAINE CRISIS MARCH 01/2022 - INFO FOR U.S. CITIZENS IN UKRAINE


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HELPFUL LINKS BELOW


New Edition G-1055, Fee Schedule Dated 07/20/2022


LOCKBOX FILING LOCATION UPDATES 

See for changes in form filing locations


FILING FEES


LOCKBOX FILING LOCATION UPDATES 


TRACK U.S. IMMIGRATION BILLS - govtrack.us


DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)  


USCIS FACT SHEETS BY CATEGORY


VISA BULLETINS :   TRAVEL ADVISORIES     U.S. EMBASSIES  & CONSULATES


COVID 19 Traveler Information - 12-30-2021


WORLD WIDE TRAVEL CAUTION - AL-QA'IDA LEADER'S DEATH


U.S. CITIZEN TRAVELERS


RECEIVE ALERTS AND ENSURE YOU CAN BE LOCATED IN AN EMERGENCY. Enroll in step.state.gov 


U.S. Citizen  Travelers in an emergency call 888-407-4747 (U.S./ Canada)

or 202-501-4444 (Overseas) or contact the nearest embassy.  travel.state.gov


DHS Extends COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering the United States via Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals


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U.S. IMMIGRATION  NEWS HEADLINERS

(In Process of Being Updated)


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USCIS AND ICE NEWS AND ALERTS


DECEMBER 2022



NOVEMBER 2022


USCIS Extends and Expands Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals


Certain Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees Are Employment Authorized Incident to Parole


Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays


DHS Continues Temporary Protected Status and Related Documentation for Certain Beneficiaries of TPS


DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs


USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications


New Processing Time Method for Orphan and Hague Applications and Petitions


USCIS Hosts Special Naturalization Ceremonies in Honor of Veterans Day


DHS Begins Limited Implementation of DACA under Final Rule


ACICS Loss of Recognition May Affect Certain Students Applying for English Language Study and 24-month STEM OPT Extension Programs, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants   


OCTOBER 2022


DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months


USCIS Form and Policy Updates Remove Barriers to Naturalization for Applicants with Disabilities


USCIS Will Only Consider CW-1 Petitions Approved and with Starting Validity on or after June 18, 2020, when Applying the Temporary Departure Requirement


USCIS Extends COVID-19-related Flexibilities


Filing Guidance for CW-1 Petitions Seeking to Extend Status


USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans


USCIS Updates Military Naturalization Guidance for Calixto Class Members


SEPTEMBER 2022


Extension of Temporary Waiver of 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form I-693


USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals


USCIS Stops Accepting CW-1 Petitions Under the Disaster Recovery Workforce Act


USCIS Reviewing Military Naturalization Policy Based on Settlement Agreement in Calixto v. Department of the Army, Civ. A. No 18-1551 (PLF) (D.D.C.)


Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Natural Disasters and Other Unforeseen Circumstances


DHS Publishes Final Rule to Restore Asylum Regulations Consistent with Asylumworks Vacatur


USCIS to Implement Next Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions


USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2023


USCIS Resumes Cuban Family Reunification Parole Program Operations


AUGUST 2022


USCIS Updates Guidance Related to Religious Workers


USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap


Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees


USCIS Updates Interpretation of “Under Honorable Conditions” for Military Naturalization


New STEM Resources Available on USCIS Website


Parolees Can Now File Form I-765 Online


JULY 2022


USCIS Updates Guidance for O-1 Petitions with a Focus on STEM Fields


USCIS Updates Guidance for Afghans and Iraqis Seeking Special Immigrant Classification


DHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Venezuela


USCIS to Implement Second Phase of Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions


Time Frame Extended for Uniting for Ukraine Parolees to Comply with Medical Screening and Attestation After Arrival to the United States USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program



JUNE 2022


USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center


DHS and DOS Announce Exemptions Allowing Eligible Afghans to Qualify for Protection and Immigration Benefits


Parole Requests in Response to the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas


DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon  Release Date  


USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources Webpage to Provide Information on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and Public Benefits Available to Noncitizens


USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program


MAY 2022


Cap Reached for Additional Returning Worker H-2B Visas for Second Half of FY 2022


Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas


Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims


USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions


DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Afghanistan


Readout of National Public Engagement on Backlog Reduction


DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year


Simplifying, Improving Communication of Case Processing Data


USCIS Increases Automatic Extension Period of Work Permits for Certain Applicants



APRIL 2022


USCIS Provides Information on Uniting for Ukraine


Secretary Mayorkas Designates Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months


USCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms


USCIS Implements Risk-Based Approach for Conditional Permanent Resident Interviews


MARCH 2022


DHS and DOL to Supplement the H-2B Cap with Additional Visas for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2022


USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests


FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates


USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders


USCIS Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses


USCIS Urges Eligible Individuals to Consider Applying for Adjustment of Status in the EB-2 Category Based on the April Visa Bulletin Date for Filing for India


DHS and DOJ Issue Rule to Efficiently and Fairly Process Asylum Claims


USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4


Tools Outage  - USCIS will conduct system maintenance March 10 - 11:50 pm to March 11 - 3:00 a.m.


USCIS to Offer Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles


Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including the Invasion of Ukraine


Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status


USCIS Announces Policies to Better Protect Immigrant Children Who Have Been Abused, Neglected, or Abandoned


USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Service Centers


Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months


Secretary Mayorkas Designates Sudan and Extends and Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status


H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2022


FEBRUARY -2022


USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Service Centers


H-2b Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2022


USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2022 H-1B Cap


H-1B Electronic Registration Process


USCIS Urges Eligible Applicants to Switch Employment Based Categories


Policy Updates on VAWA Self Petitions


DHS Proposes Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule


Policy Guidance Regarding Exemptions from the Temporary Need Requirement..H2B


Update Guidelines on Max Validity Periods for New Employment Authorization Docs


Statement on the International Day of Zero Tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation



JANUARY - 2022


Updates on Medical Examination Guidance for Afghan Parolees Arriving Under OAW


FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1


USCIS Updates Guidance on Expedite Requests


USCIS Updates Guidance on National Interest Waivers


Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Natural Disasters Etc.



FORM ALERTS


Recommendations for Paper Filings to Avoid Scanning Delays


USCIS Released Revised Editions of Forms I-589 and I-765


Information on Form I-589 Intake and Processing Delays


Department of State (DS) and Other Non-USCIS Forms


New Edition G-1055, Fee Schedule Dated 07/20/2022


I-485 Supplement J, Confirmation of Bona Fide Job Offer or Request for Job Portability Under INA Section 204(j)


I-485 Supplement A, Supplement A to Form I-485, Adjustment of Status Under Section 245(i)


I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant


I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor


I-526, Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor


I-854, Inter-Agency Alien Witness and Informant Record


USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program


USCIS Releases New Forms for Immigrant Investor Program


LOCK BOX FILING UPDATES


I-485 APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS ALERT UPDATES


I-589 ASYLUM AND WITHHOLDING OF REMOVAL FORM ALERT UPDATES 


I-765 Employment Authorization Alert Updates


Two New Forms Published for Regional Center Designation


FORM FILING UPDATES 


LOCKBOX FILING LOCATION UPDATES - See for changes in form filing locations.


Form I-485 - Register Permanent Status/Adjust Status


I-90 Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card)


I-130 Petition for Alien Relative


Application for Employment Authorization


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