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USCIS posted a Fact Sheet on U.S. Citizenship at Birth to address questions about U.S. citizenship at birth for children who were born outside the United States to U.S. citizen parents.

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Soon USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations In March, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible...

On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of immigration actions using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States, including: Spouses and children of U.S....

The July 2024 Visa Bulletin has brought unexpected good news for Indian visa applicants. After months of minimal movement, the bulletin shows significant advancements in several employment-based Green Card categories. Most notably, the EB-1 preference for Indian applicants has jumped...

Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status Release Date: July 19, 2024 Redesignation Allows Additional Newly Eligible Somali Nationals to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents  WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas...

USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding provisions for children’s acquisition of citizenship. USCIS updated its guidance on children’s acquisition of citizenship in response to public feedback. It...

DHS announces extension and redesignation of TPS for Yemen; certain EADs will be extended through September 3, 2025. On July 8, 2024, DHS announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, through March 3, 2026....

DHS Announced Employment Authorization for Yemeni F-1 Nonimmigrant Students DHS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL STUDENT RELIEF EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS FOR F-1 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM YEMEN This notice provides relief from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026, for eligible Yemeni students.

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ICE Announced Employment Authorization for Somali F-1 Nonimmigrant Students ICE suspended employment restricting regulatory requirements for F-1 nonimmigrant students from Somalia who are experiencing severe economic hardship effective September 18, 2024, and ending on March 17, 2026. Published on July...

Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status Release Date: July 19, 2024 Redesignation Allows Additional Newly Eligible Somali Nationals to Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization Documents  WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas...

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