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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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RUSSIA TRAVEL ADVISORY - DO NOT TRAVEL AND LEAVE IMMEDIATELY!!
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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)
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
LOCKBOX FILING LOCATION UPDATES
TRACK U.S. IMMIGRATION BILLS - govtrack.us
DS-260 Immigrant Visa Electronic Application - Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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
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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
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 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
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 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
JUNE 2022
USCIS Transfers Certain H-1B Petitions to the California Service Center
Parole Requests in Response to the Shooting in Uvalde, Texas
DHS Announces Registration Process for Temporary Protected Status for Cameroon Release Date
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
Statement from Secretary Mayorkas on Efficiently and Fairly Processing Asylum Claims
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 Updates Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses
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
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status
USCIS Expands Credit Card Payment Pilot Program to All Service Centers
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
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.
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 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
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
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