USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Previously Filed EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions


The Case Assistance Committee of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) recently monitored a problematic trend in which the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was issuing Requests for Evidence (RFEs) for birth certificates and other documents that members already submitted to USCIS. Here’s what you must know.
A Summary of the Issue:For the...
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Announcement of Processing Posts for Visa Applicants from Ukraine


The U.S. Mission to Ukraine is not currently offering visa services. Beginning immediately, Ukrainian immigrant visas (IVs) other than adoption cases will be processed at Consulate General Frankfurt, including Diversity Visa (DV) and Fianc(é)e (K-1) visas. The U.S. Embassy in Warsaw will process Ukrainian adoption cases as well as A and G...
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USCIS Announces New Actions to Reduce Backlogs, Expand Premium Processing, and Provide Relief to Work Permit Holders


USCIS is creating a new volume in the USCIS Policy Manual for adoption-related guidance. The new Policy Manual volume consolidates and clarifies existing guidance from the USCIS Adjudicator’s Field Manual (AFM). CIS also consolidated and streamlined webpages on suitability determinations and home study requirements.

By clarifying eligibility and filing requirements, this publication begins to...
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Immigration Help Available to Those Affected by Special Situations, Including the Invasion of Ukraine

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that CIS offer immigration services that may help people affected by extreme situations, including the invasion of Ukraine.

The following measures may be available on a case-by-case basis upon request:

Changing...
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Hoja de datos de registro H-1B para empleadores FY2023


Proceso de registro

Para presentar peticiones H-1B sujetas al tope del año fiscal 2023 para un empleado, primero debe registrarse electrónicamente y pagar una tarifa de $10 dólares por cada registro electrónico. El registro electrónico incluye información básica sobre el empleador y el empleado. Este año, las inscripciones deberán presentarse entre el 1 y el...
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Immigration measures for people affected by the situation in Ukraine

We put new measures in place to help people affected by the ongoing situation in Ukraine. We’re

urgently processing new and replacement passports and travel documents for citizens and permanent residents of Canada in Ukraine, so they can return to Canada at any timeThis includes immediate family members who will come with...
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USCIS Update: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months


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 times, DHS...
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State/Consular Affairs announced


Over the last several days, AILA has received numerous reports from members that they are receiving approved employment authorization documents (EADs) that do not include advance parole (AP) travel authorization, even though the applicant had requested both benefits. When an applicant requested both an EAD and advance parole, USCIS had previously been issuing “combination...
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