Credit card payments are now being accepted at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) service centers using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, for all forms except Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for H-1B and H-2A...
Topic: Immigration Updates
H-2B Cap Reached for Second Half of FY 2022
On March 1, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. February 25, 2022, was the final receipt date for new...
FY 2022 H-1B Cap Reached
On February 28, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known...
DHS Suspends Certain Regulatory Requirements for F-1 Nonimmigrant Students From South Sudan
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it is suspending certain regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is the Republic of South Sudan, regardless of country of birth (or individuals having no nationality...
DHS Designates Sudan, Extends/Redesignates South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status
Due to "political instability and unrest" and "armed conflict in South Sudan," which has displaced millions, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Sudan and extended and redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. ...
State Dept. Releases Info and Tips for U.S. Citizens in Ukraine
The Department of State (DOS) released information on March 4, 2022, for U.S. citizens in Ukraine, including an online form to enable DOS to communicate with U.S. citizens, telephone numbers for immediate assistance, and advice and tips: The online form is at...
State Dept. Announces Processing Posts for Visa Applicants From Ukraine
The Department of State (DOS) announced on March 1, 2022, that the U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt. (The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw...
DHS Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status; Immigration Help in ‘Special Situations’ Available on Case-by-Case Basis
On March 3, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Also, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an alert on March 4, 2022, about immigration help available on a...
EB-5 Regional Center Program: On the Verge of Reauthorization
At long last, it appears Congress has heeded the call of anxious EB-5 investors, regional centers (RCs), developers, and other EB-5 industry stakeholders. The “EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022” is attached to a massive spending bill that is likely to be passed...
USCIS Releases Notice in Response to Class Action for Certain Cuban Nationals Denied Adjustment
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a notice for certain Cuban nationals who were denied Cuban adjustment for lack of a parole document. The notice states that they are eligible to file I-290B (Notice of Appeal or Motion) for up to one year, or...
