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. ...
Topic: Immigration Updates
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...
USCIS Releases Statistics on H-1B Cap Registrations, Cracks Down on Multiples
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released statistics on the H-1B cap registration process. Registrations were submitted by more than 37,000 prospective petitioners. Roughly 48 percent of all registrations requested consideration...
USCIS No Longer Accepts Single Combined Payments on Certain Forms Filed With H-1B or H-1B1 Petitions
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on February 25, 2022, that for all H-1B and H-1B1 petitions received on or after April 1, 2022, USCIS will no longer accept a single, combined fee payment when Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change...
Biden Administration Considers TPS, Other Measures for Ukrainians; Advocacy Organizations Weigh In; Consular Services Suspended in Kyiv
According to reports, the Biden administration is considering implementing protections for Ukrainians in the United States, as Russia invades Ukraine in a rapidly developing situation expected to result in many refugees and displaced persons. Such relief in the United...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr to Moderate Webinar re Afghans at Risk
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr will moderate a free public webinar on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, from 1 to 2 pm ET, entitled "After the Fall: The Future of Afghan Allies Fleeing the Taliban." Speakers include Joel Kelsey, chief of staff to U.S....
