The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending and redesignating Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The extension allows approximately 26,000 current beneficiaries to retain TPS through April 19, 2025, if they continue to meet TPS eligibility...
Topic: Immigration Updates
DHS, USCIS Reopen Field Office in Havana, Cuba
On August 17, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced the reopening of an international field office in Havana, Cuba. According to a DHS news release, "USCIS' renewed presence in Cuba is...
State Dept. Releases Fact Sheet on Reunification Parole With Work Authorization
The Department of State (DOS) released a fact sheet on August 7, 2023, on new family reunification parole processes for individuals from El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Colombia, and updated processes for individuals from Cuba and Haiti. Nationals of these...
CBP Mobile App Facilitates More Than 170,000 Appointments in Six Months
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on August 3, 2023, that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) mobile app, CBP One, has facilitated more than 170,000 appointments in six months. The CBP One app is free and available to migrants in Central...
USCIS Reminds Employers About New I-9 Alternative Procedure
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers that the new version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is now available for use. The new version incorporates an alternative procedure for E-Verify employers to remotely examine...
September Visa Bulletin Includes DV-2024 Results, Availability of Employment-Based Visas, Determination of Numerical Limit on Immigrants
The Department of State's (DOS) Visa Bulletin for September includes Diversity Visa 2024 (DV-2024) lottery results, availability of employment-based visas during September, and determination of the numerical limit on immigrants for fiscal year (FY) 2023. Diversity...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re New Florida Immigration Law
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by Newsweek in "Ron DeSantis Gets Boost Over Florida Anti-Immigration Law." Steve told Newsweek that immigration has "been an emotional issue throughout U.S. history. People like immigrants they know, but...
USCIS Changes Receipt Process for L-1 Nonimmigrant Intracompany Transferees Under Previously Approved Blanket L Petition
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced changes to how the agency issues receipts for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees (executives, managers, or specialized knowledge professionals) under a previously approved blanket L petition. USCIS...
Justice Dept. Settles With Miami Manufacturer on Immigration-Related Discrimination Claims
On August 2, 2023, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with three corporate entities, Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Inc., Mr. Glass Doors and Windows Manufacturing LLC, and Powder Coating Technologies LLC (collectively Mr. Glass Group). The...
Second Random Selection Complete for FY 2024 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completed the second random selection process from previously submitted registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap. In March 2023, USCIS conducted an initial random selection. The initial filing period...
