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USCIS Expands Automatic Extensions for Specific Work Permits to Enhance Employment Access

Updated: Jun 14, 2024 | Tags: Employment Authorization, Work Permit Extensions, USCIS Policy Update

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a significant measure aimed at preventing work disruptions for noncitizens and their U.S. employers. The temporary final rule (TFR) extends the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for a longer period, offering much-needed relief to both work-authorized noncitizens…

USCIS Opens Applications for FY 2024 Citizenship and Integration Grants

Updated: May 31, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Funding Opportunity, Citizenship and Integration Grant, FY 2024 Immigration Programs, Immigration

The Citizenship and Integration Grant Program, administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), plays a crucial role in facilitating the integration of immigrants into American society. This program supports various initiatives that help immigrants acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully navigate life in the United States.

USCIS Opens Applications for Citizenship and Integration Grants

Updated: May 09, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Opens Applications for Citizenship Grants

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced the opening of the application period for the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. This initiative highlights the agency's commitment to assisting legal immigrants in their journey towards U.S. citizenship.  Aimed at providing crucial resources, the program supports organizations dedicated…

USCIS Field Office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras Reopens

Updated: Apr 19, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Tegucigalpa Office Reopens

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reopened its field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This restoration of services marks a significant expansion of critical resources for refugees as well as individuals pursuing family reunification within the United States.  The field office plays a pivotal role in facilitating U.S. immigration…

USCIS Simplifies Policy on Family-Based Conditional Permanent Residence

Updated: Apr 03, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Updates Policy on Conditional Residency, Conditional Permanent Residence

In a move to streamline the process for immigrants, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced updates to its policy guidance on family-based conditional permanent residence.  Conditional permanent residence (CPR), also known as CR-1 status, is a temporary residency granted to spouses of U.S. citizens where the marriage has been in existence…

Immigration Service Finalizes Changes To H-1B Visa Lottery

Updated: Mar 25, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Announces Updates to H-1B Visa Lottery

The H-1B visa program provides a pathway for skilled foreign nationals to work in the United States within specialty occupations.  Technology companies, universities, and other employers needing highly qualified professionals often utilize this visa category. The program is essential for U.S. businesses seeking to fill critical skills gaps and maintain a competitive…

USCIS Streamlines Process for Refugee Employment Authorization Documents

Updated: Mar 25, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Speeds Up Refugee Work Permits

Obtaining employment authorization documents (EADs) within the United States has historically been a challenge for refugees. The process has often been mired in lengthy wait times and administrative complexities.  This has caused considerable delays in refugees' abilities to become self-sufficient after resettling in the country, placing additional burdens on resettlement…

H-1B Cap Season Gets Efficiency Boost with USCIS Improvements

Updated: Mar 18, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Improves H-1B Process for Cap Season, H-1B

The H-1B visa program is a crucial pathway for U.S. employers to recruit and retain highly skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations. These occupations often require specialized knowledge in fields such as science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).   Each year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) holds a cap-subject…

Refugees to Receive Work Permits in Just 30 Days Under New USCIS Process

Updated: Mar 18, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Streamlines Work Permits for Refugees, I-1765

For many refugees, securing employment authorization in the United States has historically been a lengthy and bureaucratic process. The complexities of navigating the immigration system, coupled with delays stemming from manual processing of applications, often resulted in extensive waiting periods.  This posed significant challenges for refugees…

USCIS Changes Fee Payment Process for Filing In-Person

Updated: Mar 18, 2024 | Tags: USCIS Fee Changes for In-Person Filing, I-130, I-485, N-400

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plays a vital role in administering the nation's lawful immigration system. This complex system encompasses various visas, green cards, and pathways to citizenship. A critical part of these processes is the collection of associated fees, which help fund USCIS operations and ensure the integrity of the system.…