Release Date 04/12/2022 WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that individuals who previously received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) may now file Form I-821D, Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, online. “The expansion of online filing is a priority for USCIS as we make our operations more efficient and effective...Read More

USCIS is issuing individual notices to certain TPS Syria beneficiaries whose applications to renew Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), remain pending. These individual notices further extend the validity of their EADs until Sept. 24, 2022. Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and an expiration date of March 31, 2021; Sept. 30,...Read More

May 7, 20229:00 am-11:00 am The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland1223 West Sixth Street, Cleveland OH 44113 A specialty advice clinic providing individuals with help applying for U.S. citizenship. Help will be available to those seeking information and assistance with citizenship applications. This event is hosted with the American Immigration Lawyers Association’s Northeast Ohio Chapter. Appointments preferred by calling...Read More

Release Date 03/29/2022 H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). We randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the...Read More

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the documentation that certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their nonimmigrant status. On Nov. 12, 2021, USCIS issued a policy announcement to clarify that we will consider E and L spouses...Read More

Release Date 03/16/2022 WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS. “This TPS designation will help to protect Afghan nationals who have already...Read More

Release Date 03/03/2022 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/secretary-mayorkas-designates-ukraine-for-temporary-protected-status-for-18-months WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. “Russia’s premeditated and unprovoked attack on Ukraine has resulted in an ongoing war, senseless violence, and Ukrainians forced to seek refuge in other countries,” said Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas. “In these extraordinary...Read More

On December 24, 2021, White House Assistant Press Secretary Kevin Munoz confirmed on Twitter that effective December 31, 2021, at 12:01 am (ET), the White House will lift Proclamation 10315, which suspended and limited entry for certain immigrants and nonimmigrants who were physically present in eight African nations due to the onset of the COVID-19 Omicron variant. While these...Read More

Last Updated: December 23, 2021 The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa applicants who have a petition approved by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.   This new authorization applies...Read More

Release Date: December 15, 2021 Caller impersonating CBP Officers/Agents GRAND FORKS N.D. — A telephone scam is targeting residents nationwide in an attempt to gain banking information from unsuspecting residents.  U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents and officers nationwide are continuing to receive numerous calls from residents concerned about unsolicited calls from scammers posing as U.S....Read More