USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on CSPA ‘Sought to Acquire’ Requirement
On August 24, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new update to its policy manual clarifying a previous policy change aimed at expanding green card eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for children who lost eligibility, or “aged out”, due to the years-long visa backlogs.
State Department “Administrative Processing” Visa Delays
U.S. Department of State has adopted new technology and enhanced coordination to reduce the time required for Administrative Processing, which encompasses a range of possible additional steps that may be required before an applicant can demonstrate eligibility for a visa.
DHS Announces Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List
DHS Announces Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List
State Dept. Proposes Rule Providing for Third-Party Attendance at Certain Appointments
State Dept. Proposes Rule Providing for Third-Party Attendance at Certain Appointments
New Form I‑9 Now Includes Alternative Procedure for E‑Verify Employers to Remotely Examine Employee Documents
New Form I 9 Now Includes Alternative Procedure for E Verify Employers to Remotely Examine Employee Documents
Court affirms H-1B Amendment requirement for change in worksite
Court affirms H-1B Amendment requirement for change in worksite
Remote Document Examination for Form I-9 May Be Permanent
DHS May Make Form I-9 Flexibility Permanent
USCIS makes REPRODUCED SIGNATURE Policy PERMANENT
USCIS has been evaluating which flexibilities can and should be extended permanently. As a result of this evaluation, the reproduced signature flexibility announced in March, 2020, will become permanent policy on July 25, 2022.