In this blog post we bring you some breaking news. On Friday August 2, 2024, the Biden administration announced that it has paused the humanitarian parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, effective immediately due to concerns regarding fraudulent filings and potential abuse of the program. This…
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New Changes are Coming to the International Entrepreneur Rule Starting October 1st
Recently the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new changes to the International Entrepreneur Rule effective October 1, 2024. What is the International Entrepreneur Rule The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), was first established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in 2017. The program allows noncitizen entrepreneurs to live and work in…
DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months through March 17, 2026
In this post, we share with you some great news for Somalian nationals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in the United States. The Biden administration has made the decision to extend Temporary Protected Status for Somalian nationals currently receiving protections under the program for 18 months from September 18, 2024 through March 17,…
USCIS Announces Parole in Place Application Process for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Opens August 19th
We are pleased to provide our readers with important new updates regarding President Biden’s recent executive order that creates a pathway to permanent residency for undocumented spouses of U.S. Citizens who have been living in the U.S. for at least 10 years, as of June 17, 2024. Those who qualify…
Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Now Open
In this blog post, we share with you an important announcement from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). On July 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) benefits for Yemeni nationals for an 18-month period beginning from September 4, 2024 through March 3,…
DHS Extends and Redesignates Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
We are pleased to report that the Department of Homeland Security recently issued a notice in the Federal Register extending Haiti’s designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an 18-month period, from August 4, 2024 to February 3, 2026. Those who qualify will be eligible to apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that…
Biden Administration Slated to Announce Executive Action Granting Amnesty to Certain Spouses of U.S. Citizens, and Pathway to Nonimmigrant Visas for Dreamers
This is a developing story The world of immigration has been shaken up by new reports that the Biden administration intends to release a groundbreaking executive action on immigration. The President’s order could soon allow spouses of U.S. Citizens to legalize their status in the United States. According to government…
California State Legislature Proposes New Bill Allowing Undocumented Students to Work on College Campuses Without Work Permits
A new California legislative bill known as AB 2586 may soon grant undocumented students the ability to work on college campuses without having a work permit. The assembly bill introduced by David Alvarez is meant to provide relief to the millions of undocumented students unable to apply for employment authorization…
Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts to Expedite Court Proceedings for Asylum Seekers at Southwest Border
The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department recently announced a new plan to expedite immigration court proceedings for asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the United States without lawful status. On May 16th senior administration officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department made it known…
New Changes to USCIS Ombudsman’s Office Online Case Assistance Request Form
If your case remains pending with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) beyond the posted processing times for your immigration benefit request, you may consider requesting assistance from the Ombudsman’s Office. What is the USCIS Ombudsman? The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) helps individuals and employers…