Welcome Corps Welcomes First Group of Refugees

The first group of refugees to be privately sponsored through the Welcome Corps program arrived in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The goal is to support over 5,000 refugees…


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TPS Status Extension Details Announced

DHS announced details on the extension availability for TPS status for individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua. Strict date requirements apply.


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DACA Program Remains in Limbo on 11th Anniversary

On DACA's 11th anniversary, the program remains in limbo. The DACA program is the subject of ongoing legal debate and is currently under considering in a federal court in Texas.


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USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents And Compelling Circumstances

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released policy guidance outlining eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for Employment Authorization…


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TPS Program Extension For Qualifying Individuals

DHS announced the TPS program is extended to 2025 for qualifying individuals from El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. Strict date requirements apply.


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DHS Guidance Not Policy per Judge In EB-5 Investor Suit

DHS clarified guidance offered on their website is not automatically assumed to be policy. In the EB-5 investor lawsuit, the group cited content found on a FAQ page. DHS clarified…


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Premium Processing Option Expanded

USCIS announced the expansion of the premium processing option to include F-2, F-2, M-1, M-2, J-1, or J-2 status along with some qualifying requirements. Strict date requirements…


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July 2023 Visa Bulletin: Retrogression in EB-3 India

We did not see the retrogression under the EB-2 category that was forecasted in the May 2023 visa bulletin this month. In the EB-3 category, we do see retrogression that the State…


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DACA Update and Possible Outlook

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is under consideration in federal court. This DACA update considers theoretical outcomes with no known outcome as of yet.


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Important Notice: Visa Fee Increase

Some visa fees will increase on June 17, 2023. Included in the increased fee visas are some nonimmigrant application processing fees, including H, L, O, P, Q, and R visas as well…


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