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Pathway to Residency: Adjustment of Status for Human Trafficking Survivors

Victims of severe forms of trafficking in persons, including human trafficking for labor or sexual exploitation, face unimaginable challenges. However, U.S. immigration law provides pathways for these victims to rebuild their lives through protections such as T visas and opportunities for permanent residency. Adjustment of status is one critical step in this...

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USCIS Updates Policy on Expedited Requests for Urgent Travel and Critical Needs

On October 11, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance about expedited requests, particularly for those needing to travel due to urgent professional, academic, or personal commitments. This policy now addresses both planned and unplanned travel, providing individuals with clear guidelines on how to seek expedited adjudication of their...

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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on T Visa for Human Trafficking Victims

USCIS has revised its Policy Manual to align with the Final Rule on T Nonimmigrant Status, enhancing protections for victims of severe forms of human trafficking. The T visa, which allows victims to stay in the U.S. for up to four years, offers critical protections and benefits, ensuring timely support for eligible...

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USCIS UPDATE: COVID-19 Vaccination Required for Immigration Medical Examinations


As of May 21, 2021, U.S. citizens will be able to use their expired U.S. passports to return to the United States through December 31, 2021.

Travelers qualify for this exception if all the following are true:

• They are a U.S. citizen.

• They are currently abroad seeking to return to the United States....
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