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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 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,[…]

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[…]

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

Copied from USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability, with a focus on[…]

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[…]