The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on October 5, 2023, that it "will resume direct repatriations of Venezuelan nationals who cross our border unlawfully and do not establish a legal basis to remain." DHS said this announcement "follows a decision by...
Topic: Immigration Updates
DOS Restores Previous Version of Regulation Governing Public Charge Grounds of Visa Ineligibility
The Department of State (DOS) announced on October 6, 2023, that its regulation governing the public charge grounds of visa ineligibility has been restored to the version that was in place before October 11, 2019. On October 11, 2019, DOS published an interim final...
DOS Publishes DV-2025 Instructions, List of Countries
On October 3, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) published instructions and eligibility requirements for the Diversity Visa (DV) program for fiscal year (FY) 2025 (DV-2025). The online registration period for the DV-2025 diversity visa program began on Wednesday,...
USCIS Reminds Employers to Start Using New Form I-9 by November 1 Deadline
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers about the November 1, 2023, deadline for using the updated Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification with the 08/01/2023 edition date. USCIS also noted that a revised Spanish edition of Form I-9...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re NY Migrant Surge, Venezuelan TPS
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was interviewed in a podcast about the New York migrant surge. Steve discussed how local and federal leaders can work to manage the New York migrant surge and support individuals seeking refuge in the United States....
Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program
Effective September 29, 2023, Israel has been designated eligible for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). This means that eligible Israeli citizens, nationals, and passport holders from Israel may apply for admission to the United States at U.S. ports of...
FY 2025 Diversity Visa Lottery Begins Soon, Embassy Releases Tips
The online registration period for the DV-2025 diversity visa program begins on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 12 noon ET, and concludes on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12 noon ET. DV 2025 instructions are now available. Also, on September 29, 2023, the U.S. Embassy...
USCIS Continues Fee Exemptions and Expedited Processing for Afghan Nationals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 29, 2023, that it is extending and expanding previously announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals through September 30, 2024. USCIS said...
Biometric Services Fee Exempted for All Form I-539 Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 25, 2023, that it is exempting the biometric services fee for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. Beginning October 1, 2023, applicants do not need to pay the $85...
EAD Validity Period Increased for Certain Categories
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 27, 2023, that it is increasing the maximum validity period to five years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens who are employment-authorized...
