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DHS Offers Protections for Lebanese Nationals Currently in the United States

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is announcing new actions to provide temporary immigration reprieve to eligible Lebanese nationals currently in the United States and allowing them the opportunity to request work authorization.

Published at: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 10:33:44 -0400

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USCIS Updates Guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule

We have updated guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule in our Policy Manual to clarify the required triennial increase in investment, revenue, and other thresholds, and to clarify how we arrange biometrics appointments for certain applicants.

Published at: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 09:06:41 -0400

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USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.

Published at: Wed, 02 Oct 2024 09:08:37 -0400

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USCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the Policy Manual (Volume 7, Part A, Chapter 7), to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for noncitizens who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances.

Published at: Wed, 25 Sep 2024 10:19:07 -0400

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Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Information for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers

Be sure to provide the correct payment and complete information when filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.

Published at: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 12:38:44 -0400

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USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Procedures for Liberians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today posted a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Liberians covered by Deferred Enforced Departure to apply for Employment Authorization Documents that will be valid through June 30, 2026.

Published at: Mon, 23 Sep 2024 09:34:43 -0400

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USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2025

We have received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025. Sept. 18 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date before April 1, 2025.

Published at: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 16:28:08 -0400

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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals

Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

Published at: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:47:55 -0400

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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals

Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.

Published at: Wed, 18 Sep 2024 10:47:55 -0400

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California Service Center Relocates

On Aug. 12, the California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as USCIS centralizes processing for immigration benefits.

Published at: Wed, 11 Sep 2024 10:17:07 -0400

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