New USCIS Mission Statement Gives Hope
Check out Tahmina’s most recent article with Above the Law on how “New USCIS Mission Statement Gives Hope“, linked here. For USCIS to perform its mission with respect is an[…]
Category: News Updates
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on VAWA Self-Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is publishing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on eligibility, filing, and adjudication requirements addressing Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) self-petitions to update practices and align[…]
USCIS Announces New Agency Mission Statement
Copied from USCIS: “USCIS upholds America’s promise as a nation of welcome and possibility with fairness, integrity, and respect for all we serve.” WASHINGTON— Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Ur M. Jaddou announced the agency’s[…]
USCIS Updates Guidelines on Maximum Validity Periods for New EADs
Copied from USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today published updated policy guidance to change the maximum validity period that may be granted for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to[…]
One-Year Anniversary of Executive Orders Aimed at Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System
Copied from USCIS: Readout of Director Ur M. Jaddou’s Virtual Briefing with Stakeholders to Mark One-Year Anniversary of Executive Orders Aimed at Restoring Faith in Our Immigration System WASHINGTON— Yesterday,[…]
Immigration Coalition for International Entrepreneurship Sends Open Letter Recommending Changes to IEP
Copied from Institute for Progress: Yesterday, 36 organizations and individuals from the immigration and startup communities sent an open letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter, available here,[…]
Afghan Nationals Applying for Adjustment of Status Arriving Under OAW May Use an Overseas Medical Examination
USCIS announced today that it is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding immigration medical examination requirements for certain Afghan nationals applying for adjustment of status after arriving in[…]
Policy Update: National Interest Waivers for Advanced Degree Professionals or Persons of Exceptional Ability
Copied from USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced updated guidance on adjudicating requests for “National Interest Waivers” regarding job offer and labor certification requirements for certain advanced degree professionals and individuals of exceptional ability. This includes discussing[…]
Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen our Economy and Competitiveness
Copied from the White House: FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen our Economy and Competitiveness January 21, 2022 The Biden-Harris Administration believes that one of[…]
February 2022 Visa Bulletin Commentary
The February 2022 Visa Bulletin was released late last week. It feels like it has been a while since anything major happened in a visa bulletin release, which could be[…]