https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the What's New page en https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-no-longer-requires-anticipated-collection-agreements-acas Effective Oct. 1, 2024, SAVE no longer requires Anticipated Collection of Agreements (ACAs) from user agencies. This change will reduce administrative burdens. Mon, 30 Sep 24 17:02:00 -0400 USCIS 317c8a38-0651-409c-8518-e39103276752 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/reminder-save-transaction-charges-increase-on-oct-1-2024 Effective Oct. 1, 2024, USCIS will implement the second phase of a phased-in transaction charge increase for SAVE verification cases that streamlined billing to a single charge per verification case. This increase is necessary as part of a phased approach through 2028 to more fully recover program costs as required by law and Federal agency guidance. Mon, 30 Sep 24 15:07:08 -0400 USCIS e8cbfb1e-21dc-41df-9fe0-c2691a975703 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-certain-liberians-extended-and-eads-extended-through-june-30-2026 President Biden has issued a memorandum extending Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Liberians through June 30, 2026. The president has also directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide such individuals continued employment authorization through the same date. Tue, 24 Sep 24 11:21:20 -0400 USCIS cbfca002-8f68-4f53-b968-fe48318c1aa9 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-employment-authorization-document-ead-category-for-t-nonimmigrant-applicants Effective Aug. 28, DHS is establishing a new C40 category on Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The C40 category is for individuals with a pending Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status, whose application is determined to be bona fide and meets the prima facie standard, and who apply and are approved for employment authorization. T nonimmigrant status is for certain noncitizens who are or have been victims of a severe form of trafficking in persons. Thu, 29 Aug 24 16:29:51 -0400 USCIS 5eb4067b-a370-4825-b035-fe938e08ef32 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/each-user-needs-a-unique-email-address-to-ensure-continued-access-to-save SAVE staff are contacting browser users by phone and email to let them know their SAVE account could be locked if they don’t take steps to prepare for the transition to Login.gov. Wed, 14 Aug 24 10:29:44 -0400 USCIS e97da144-d027-4553-8099-fad8d53c33fa https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/update-to-legislation-related-to-ukrainian-humanitarian-parolees A recent legislative extension in the Ukraine Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024 (USSAA) provides that Ukrainian citizens and nationals, as well as certain non-Ukrainians who last habitually resided in Ukraine, who were paroled into the United States between Feb. 24, 2022 and Sept. 30, 2024 “shall be eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) (8 U.S.C. Tue, 06 Aug 24 17:39:51 -0400 USCIS 58084ad2-ac4d-4e12-8782-f53b2f99fd55 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/citizens-of-the-freely-associated-states-eligible-for-prwora-benefits The Compact of Free Association Amendments Act of 2024 (CFAA) expanded the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Act of 1996 (PRWORA) definition of “qualified aliens” to include citizens of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Republic of the Marshall Islands, and the Republic of Palau. These nations are collectively known as the Freely Associated States (FAS). Tue, 30 Jul 24 15:20:55 -0400 USCIS 78b2b0b0-fd93-43cb-a82e-9b0762bedca4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/somalia-redesignated-for-tps-and-tps-extended-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026. Given the time frames for processing TPS re-registration applications, USCIS has automatically extended through Sept. 17, 2025, the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Card Expires date of Sept. 17, 2024, or March 17, 2023, issued under the TPS designation for Somalia. Mon, 22 Jul 24 13:34:17 -0400 USCIS c73149da-ea1e-4460-b2b9-712f4adda3fd https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-yemen-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026. Given the time frames for processing TPS re-registration applications, USCIS has automatically extended through Sept. 3, 2025, the validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Card Expires date of Sept. 3, 2024, or March 3, 2023, issued under the prior TPS designation of Yemen. Wed, 10 Jul 24 12:52:50 -0400 USCIS 7ecc8b52-9d71-4880-8b7b-70e19835c7ea https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/president-biden-issues-a-memorandum-on-extending-eligibility-for-deferred-enforced-departure-for President Biden issued a Memorandum on Extending Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians to the secretaries of state and homeland security that defers through June 30, 2026, the removal of any Liberian national, or person without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, who is present in the United States and who was under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) as of June 30, 2024. Mon, 01 Jul 24 13:24:25 -0400 USCIS 58e516e7-8277-4424-abcf-894f4a292415 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/temporary-protected-status-tps-for-haiti-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-employment Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for TPS for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026. Given the time frames for processing TPS re-registration applications, USCIS has automatically extended through Aug. 3, 2025, the validity of EADs issued under the prior TPS designation of Haiti with a Card Expires date of: • Aug. 3, 2024; • June 30, 2024; • Feb. 3, 2023; • Dec. 31, 2022; • Oct. 4, 2021; • Jan. 4, 2021; • Jan. 2, 2020; • July 22, 2019; • Jan. 22, 2018; or • July 22, 2017. Mon, 01 Jul 24 11:40:26 -0400 USCIS 502d7db4-58c9-4ad0-8209-9fb797e53905 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-save-commonly-used-immigration-documents-overview-webinar SAVE is offering a new 30-minute Commonly Used Immigration Documents Overview Webinar for SAVE User Agencies. Tue, 25 Jun 24 12:39:50 -0400 USCIS f6e7b944-3009-4380-8d7f-833d2d8c3469 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-save-search-cases-screen SAVE recently released a new SAVE Search Cases Screen. When users navigate to the SAVE Search Cases screen, the screen will open displaying the Search, Case Status, Creation Date, and Created By filters. Mon, 24 Jun 24 10:47:44 -0400 USCIS 22d927ba-9fb3-4a02-be51-d0e816859e85 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-issues-notices-extending-certain-tps-eads-through-march-9-2025 USCIS is issuing Form I-797, Notice of Action, to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who are eligible to re-register for TPS or have a pending application to renew their Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This notice further extends the validity of their EAD through March 9, 2025. Thu, 20 Jun 24 15:57:35 -0400 USCIS febf7b94-5b14-48bd-95ce-a7cb3b00bfd4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-updates-have-a-new-email-address On June 18, USCIS updated its email messaging service to enhance the security and authenticity of its communications. Messages will now come from uscis@messages.dhs.gov rather than the previously used  "@public.govdelivery.com" domain.Additionally, messages will now be consistently sent as bulletins on behalf of our DHS Secretary and USCIS Director. This will help unify our communications and reinforce a trusted source of our information.We are continually working to better serve you. Stay tuned for more!  Tue, 18 Jun 24 16:13:59 -0400 USCIS 8936ee8b-ffc2-483b-b64f-90858ac9dd29 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/coming-soon-save-is-enhancing-security-for-account-login Later this year, SAVE browser users will begin using Login.gov to log into SAVE. This change will require users to enter more information than just a password through a process called multi-factor authentication. For example, along with the password, users may be asked to enter a code sent to their email or phone. Enhancing the SAVE login process:Helps prevent unauthorized account access if a system password has been compromised; andMinimizes risks due to human error, misplaced passwords, and lost devices. Stay tuned for more!  Mon, 17 Jun 24 15:39:52 -0400 USCIS 6ea219b7-ff21-4522-86e9-a05d75326444 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-requires-users-to-review-new-tutorial-before-creating-a-new-case SAVE published a new SAVE Tutorial that provides up-to-date guidance to help SAVE users correctly and efficiently use SAVE to verify benefit applicants. The tutorial takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete and is available now for review. Tue, 21 May 24 10:04:27 -0400 USCIS 44f0c156-30aa-467e-a0f5-8ba556a73f6f https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-coa-for-western-hemisphere-parole DHS has issued a new class of admission (COA) known as Western Hemisphere Parole (WHP). This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process to individuals who are paroled into the United States with the WHP COA. Individuals with this COA can be paroled, on a case-by-case basis, for up to three years. Mon, 13 May 24 15:28:27 -0400 USCIS c09e43bf-4ce7-4a1b-9158-f669e9f04562 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-requires-users-to-review-new-tutorial SAVE published a new SAVE Tutorial that provides up-to-date guidance to help SAVE users correctly and efficiently use SAVE to verify benefit applicants.  The tutorial takes approximately 15 to 20 minutes to complete and is available now for review.  Mon, 13 May 24 12:25:33 -0400 USCIS 98c49c2f-520d-452a-b488-071c469f7922 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-classes-of-admission-for-surviving-spouses-and-children-of-certain-afghan-and-iraqi-special This announcement provides information about three new classes of admission (COAs) for the surviving spouses and children of deceased Afghans and Iraqis who previously worked for or on the behalf of the U.S. government. The new COAs are: Fri, 19 Apr 24 13:43:59 -0400 USCIS 6d70a2f1-488b-4795-bee8-adb52a5f8236 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/secretary-of-homeland-security-implements-deferred-enforced-departure-for-palestinians A Feb. 14, 2024, presidential memorandum on Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians directed Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas to authorize employment through Aug. Thu, 18 Apr 24 12:30:24 -0400 USCIS 528dd695-42d5-4bbb-ab98-633484d61c3a https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/temporary-protected-status-tps-ethiopia-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from June 13, 2024, through Dec. 12, 2025.  Thu, 18 Apr 24 12:23:27 -0400 USCIS 6fa4e426-a0e6-42da-a0a5-3e2564d98515 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/temporary-rule-increasing-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization-andor-eads-for On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a second temporary final rule (89 FR 24628) temporarily increasing the automatic extension period for employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (EAD, Form I-766) to up to 540 days. This temporary increase is available to certain individuals who timely filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, renewal applications on or before Sept. 30, 2025. Previously, the EAD auto-extension was only up to 180 days for EAD renewal applications received by USCIS on or after Oct. 27, 2023. Wed, 10 Apr 24 09:25:38 -0400 USCIS e136869d-0880-4a78-817b-c838b894c3a5 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/share-your-feedback-on-save-ica-v38-at-an-initial-listening-session-0 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites SAVE user agency points of contact and Web Services developers to participate in one of the following SAVE Interface Control Agreement version 38 (ICA v38) Listening Sessions: Tue, 09 Apr 24 17:50:55 -0400 USCIS a86af3b8-10dd-4cac-b0d2-9fddb5a27030 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-guidance-on-new-verification-of-release-card-for-noncitizen-children The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) now provides a Verification of Release (VOR) card to some noncitizen unaccompanied children. The VOR card is a new wallet-sized, plastic version of the VOR form, which will continue to be issued. Tue, 09 Apr 24 12:33:13 -0400 USCIS 022a4d4c-ca10-495a-8be9-ddf11b17f0a0 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-save-engagement-event-summaries-webpage We have created a new SAVE Engagement Event Summaries webpage to share feedback and lessons learned from our engagement events. Stay tuned for updates as future events occur. Tue, 02 Apr 24 14:11:23 -0400 USCIS d62401a9-993f-45c2-baa2-9219a42afbf3 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-special-immigrant-visa-classes-of-admission-coas-for-employees-of-the-us-government-abroad A new law provides immigrant visas to certain foreign national employees of the U.S. government abroad. Specifically, foreign nationals (and their spouses and children) may receive special immigrant visas when: Tue, 26 Mar 24 12:41:21 -0400 USCIS ebd24cbb-29f9-4df7-92d9-4da71c638298 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-burma-myanmar-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from May 26, 2024, through Nov. 25, 2025. Mon, 25 Mar 24 12:26:58 -0400 USCIS 3b09b4f1-11f2-496e-b854-fc325ebd0c83 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-service-restored-1 SAVE Resumes Services SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE accounts and process cases. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience. Thu, 21 Mar 24 11:55:18 -0400 USCIS b53c6970-32b2-485c-ba52-5db0119866a3 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-improves-responses-for-individuals-with-pending-asylum-and-approved-employment-authorization SAVE is increasing the number of automated initial responses for individuals with a pending asylum application who also have an unexpired Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD). This change is based on feedback from SAVE user agencies and will improve response timeliness. Wed, 20 Mar 24 14:03:55 -0400 USCIS ab309f52-a257-4035-aabe-7008a8e85ec4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/share-your-feedback-on-save-ica-v38-at-an-initial-listening-session U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services invites SAVE user agency points of contact and Web Services developers to participate in one of the following SAVE Interface Control Agreement version 38 (ICA v38) Listening Sessions: Tue, 05 Mar 24 14:41:10 -0500 USCIS 38806d1f-927e-46cd-a426-431a0fa42b2a https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-case-creation-website-enhancements On Feb. 5, 2024, SAVE users will see updates to SAVE’s case creation screens. SAVE is updating these screens to add helper text, expand data field labels, and include new options for entering benefit applicant information. Mon, 05 Feb 24 12:51:29 -0500 USCIS 9bd2d2b9-7518-4164-8d56-8790035a5cf0 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-syria-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through-march Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from April 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025. Mon, 29 Jan 24 11:54:04 -0500 USCIS 930b10d6-915d-4611-8999-57d1ee1a228e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-updating-requirements-for-use-of-foreign-passport-numbers On Feb. 5, SAVE will update its requirements when users enter foreign passport numbers at case creation to improve the quality and accuracy of initial verification responses. Fri, 05 Jan 24 14:40:04 -0500 USCIS 4409e2e2-0e5f-4db5-a036-b5ebb04a646c https://www.uscis.gov/join-save-listening-session-to-share-feedback-on-registration-and-account-management The listening session is an opportunity to provide feedback on your user experience with the registration and account management processes. The session is not a forum to develop group opinions or recommendations. User input will help us continually improve the SAVE program. Wed, 03 Jan 24 13:42:46 -0500 USCIS 0016eff1-a73e-4bb4-8739-e6d6c808b287 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-family-reunification-parole-process-for-ecuador This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals who are paroled into the United States under the Ecuador Family Reunification Parole Process, which permits nationals of Ecuador and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Thu, 21 Dec 23 14:28:30 -0500 USCIS dbc89aa8-0da1-4e01-94d1-91753984e7d7 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/important-update-on-save-records-disposal SAVE is requesting agencies re-run their Historic Records Report because the original report in a June 2023 Records Disposal message was incomplete. Wed, 13 Dec 23 13:15:27 -0500 USCIS 21cf10d0-ea89-4ea5-82df-8887d1d70747 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/some-eads-can-be-valid-for-up-to-5-years-0 USCIS increased the maximum validity period to five years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to the following categories of noncitizens Thu, 16 Nov 23 15:19:53 -0500 USCIS 5a037cdf-8d7f-4f1e-836b-640f066b2a41 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-on-demand-webinar-for-benefit-applicants SAVE is excited to offer a new resource for benefit applicants!  Tue, 07 Nov 23 18:18:32 -0500 USCIS c6d9f707-b386-434a-b789-a91a62893fc0 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/password-reset-is-now-easier-in-save SAVE has updated its password reset process to enhance the security of user accounts. Users will now request a password reset message to be sent to the email address associated with their User ID.  Thu, 26 Oct 23 16:08:52 -0400 USCIS 1a3fd8f5-10eb-4bbb-82a5-7a031cbfe295 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-additional-verification-response-time-update-1 The additional verification response time for October 2023 is now 15 federal workdays, an improvement from an average of about 36 federal workdays in September 2022. Response times vary depending upon the complexity of the case. Cases that require additional information or submission of a document may require additional time.  Fri, 13 Oct 23 13:51:09 -0400 USCIS 61b0e9c6-3bac-49fd-b4e5-02ac988464cf https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-cameroon-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-dec-7-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Dec. 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025.   Tue, 10 Oct 23 11:53:04 -0400 USCIS 6094b4a4-a6f8-4f1d-8767-1958d9f5d3b2 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/redesignation-and-extension-of-temporary-protected-status-tps-for-venezuela Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently Tue, 03 Oct 23 14:27:50 -0400 USCIS c546ef3c-98dc-4e3d-b60e-156fb939cfff https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-service-restored-0 SAVE service has been restored. Users are once again able to create and submit cases without experiencing system timeouts and increased processing times. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Burzinski and Jamie Scheele, Product Management and Delivery Branch. Fri, 29 Sep 23 09:17:57 -0400 USCIS a3792de4-2402-4f1c-b7e5-72711d4a3d61 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-afghanistan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov-20 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025.   Mon, 25 Sep 23 11:58:35 -0400 USCIS 65ecd77a-e55f-4bf5-a3e5-d4c0a1da791f https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nicaraguas-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-nicaragua-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nicaragua for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:38:37 -0400 USCIS a916a301-b93e-47e6-99c4-96a7b75d3e87 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nepals-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-nepal-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nepal for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:28:22 -0400 USCIS a359c89b-d37d-46e0-ad57-ccb7dd8a5984 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-honduras-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-honduras-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Honduras for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:10:13 -0400 USCIS bbb96f40-7acb-4335-bb21-ba6b2c13f145 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-el-salvadors-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-el-salvador-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for El Salvador for 18 months, from Sept. Wed, 13 Sep 23 12:49:25 -0400 USCIS 6b3a58a7-c9b7-4bfc-8dc3-f60c4b848a56 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-additional-verification-response-time-update-0 The additional verification response time for September 2023 is now about 20 federal workdays, an improvement from the about 36 federal workdays it averaged this time last year (September 2022). Response times vary depending upon the complexity of the case. Cases that require additional information or submission of a document may require additional time. Tue, 12 Sep 23 14:02:52 -0400 USCIS ef7c1fd0-57f8-4196-8d60-b8939cf3b4b5 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-modernized-family-reunification-parole-processes-for-cuba This announcement provides updated information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals who are paroled into the United States under the modernized Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Processes, which permit nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Mon, 11 Sep 23 14:40:51 -0400 USCIS 524084ea-0a3b-486c-a779-1f7680480c9e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-service-restored SAVE service has been restored. Users are once again able to create and submit cases without experiencing system timeouts and increased processing times. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Burzinski and Jamie Scheele, Product Management and Delivery Branch. Fri, 08 Sep 23 16:24:09 -0400 USCIS 1e126836-02d3-44ce-acbd-075b0a140b2d https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/updated-real-id-faqs-continued-eligibility-of-afghans-with-re-parole-or-extension-of-parole-for-a The Department of Homeland Security has revised its REAL ID frequently asked questions webpage to confirm that Afghans with re-parole or an extension of their initial parole remain eligible for a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card. You can find the updated REAL ID frequently asked questions at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the newest FAQ. Thu, 31 Aug 23 09:38:22 -0400 USCIS 280464ed-2d82-42fd-8350-f22daae6b23e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-sudan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.   Mon, 21 Aug 23 11:32:34 -0400 USCIS 4bb3e0bc-208d-4d0d-a842-303dcd698624 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-ukraine-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.   Mon, 21 Aug 23 10:08:11 -0400 USCIS 6700ad30-fdcd-440d-8944-4430e5dfdf9f https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-family-reunification-parole-processes-for-colombia-el This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who were paroled into the United States under the Family Reunification Parole Processes, which permit nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Mon, 24 Jul 23 09:45:35 -0400 USCIS a6029023-506e-407c-a25d-22a64085e710 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-transaction-charge-increase-beginning-oct-1-2023 Effective Oct.1, 2023, USCIS will begin a phased-in transaction charge increase for SAVE verification cases that will also streamline billing to a single charge per verification case. Information regarding the transaction charge increase as well as the phase-in timeline can be found on the new Transaction Charges webpage.   Thu, 20 Jul 23 14:35:10 -0400 USCIS 696f7815-2583-4a77-952d-3c43454c2b25 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-2 Beginning September 1, 2023, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2012. SAVE agency users with the Superuser role will have until August 26 to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Fri, 30 Jun 23 11:39:39 -0400 USCIS e857e5bb-afcd-4615-996d-54152c75ee7a https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/icymi-save-training-for-current-users-is-back From initial to additional verification requests, the SAVE Training for Current Users webinar highlights best practices to prevent errors and delays.  It shows you where to find helpful resources for SAVE users and benefit applicants. And each webinar concludes with a question-and-answer session to ensure that you have the information you need to efficiently and effectively use the SAVE system. Fri, 09 Jun 23 09:31:35 -0400 USCIS 4f84ab7a-80fc-4aa5-a073-d99c18dd9327 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services-1 SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE accounts and process cases. Thu, 04 May 23 15:29:30 -0400 USCIS f15357a0-354f-40fb-a66e-625b9b372832 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable-1 SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.  Thu, 04 May 23 13:08:14 -0400 USCIS 79839754-3348-4673-b15a-6f175ede3cec https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025-0 President Biden issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents. The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide eligible Hong Kong resid Thu, 04 May 23 10:14:55 -0400 USCIS d25ef176-2041-449f-a4fa-61872f5d6c5d https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services-0 SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE accounts and process cases. Wed, 03 May 23 15:40:08 -0400 USCIS a2c6f60d-2c71-4b9c-8327-a321108681ff https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable-0 SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.  Wed, 03 May 23 14:40:21 -0400 USCIS 86267ba7-ea77-4582-873b-0782af86ab79 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-somalia-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-17 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through Sept. 17, 2024.   Mon, 13 Mar 23 11:39:31 -0400 USCIS 5615502e-b875-477a-b283-7a1b431507cf https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-cuban-haitian-nicaraguan-and-venezuelan-parolees This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals paroled into the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, which permits nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to two years. Fri, 24 Feb 23 10:42:56 -0500 USCIS 17a6a355-2c21-4f10-9ca5-3b9d0ff9d8d3 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-redesigns-permanent-resident-cards-and-employment-authorization-documents On Jan. 30, USCIS announced new designs for tamper-resistant Form I-551, Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards), and Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. Thu, 23 Feb 23 13:15:31 -0500 USCIS 2ea12880-b6f4-4e4d-9462-c4c9fc5fb258 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025 On Jan. 26, 2023, President Biden issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents. The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide certain Hong Kong residents continued work authorization through Feb. 5, 2025. For this reason, certain Hong Kong residents are employment authorized incident to DED. In addition, USCIS has automatically extended through Feb. 5, 2025, DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Card Expires date of Feb. 5, 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 23 15:36:32 -0500 USCIS 5953b949-cb52-4454-b726-6fef2a0c2a70 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-haiti-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-feb-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for 18 months, from Feb. 4, 2023, through Aug. 3, 2024. Thu, 26 Jan 23 11:09:21 -0500 USCIS b6ac5874-8c15-4a93-b690-b6d508ad501e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-yemen-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months, from March 3, 2023, through Sept. 3, 2024.   Thu, 05 Jan 23 11:00:34 -0500 USCIS d927af24-f9b8-4c2c-9407-4d3924d39de9 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-ethiopia-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective Dec. 12, 2022, through June 12, 2024. Ethiopian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ethiopia may submit an initial registration application under the designation of Ethiopia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins Dec. 12, 2022, and ends June 12, 2024. Fri, 16 Dec 22 10:19:40 -0500 USCIS 13a2abbb-ffac-4934-8412-fb70a63f71ed https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/certain-afghan-and-ukrainian-parolees-are-employment-authorized-incident-to-parole USCIS recently announced that, effective Nov. 21, 2022, certain Ukrainian and Afghan parolees are employment authorized incident to their parole. This means that they do not need a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, to be employment authorized. Mon, 12 Dec 22 13:32:28 -0500 USCIS 4a5a5bf3-a8be-4592-b063-3173898fa751 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended-0 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and under the 2011 designation of Haiti and the 2013 designation of Sudan provided they remain individually eligible for TPS. Thu, 17 Nov 22 09:24:30 -0500 USCIS c7c6269a-b96e-4b1e-981e-ef9ae49905d2 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-burma-myanmar-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov-25 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024.   Tue, 27 Sep 22 11:09:06 -0400 USCIS aee46bdb-2f56-4c97-9e55-af7034234c57 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-venezuela-extended-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-9-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for 18 months, from Sept. 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024.  Thu, 08 Sep 22 16:03:36 -0400 USCIS 6886977e-022d-42ef-93e7-b1aa9c341c19 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024-0 President Biden has issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians.  The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide eligible Liberians continued employment authorization through June 30, 2024. Tue, 06 Sep 22 14:10:19 -0400 USCIS c8ef2b15-2315-4429-b9da-bb9f85572b6c https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE account and process cases. Mon, 15 Aug 22 14:49:52 -0400 USCIS fa4a5492-b865-462e-aa87-746a939f4913 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  Mon, 15 Aug 22 12:09:43 -0400 USCIS bd18acb0-3d13-43f2-b24f-d1066b315ac9 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-issuing-updated-i-797c-for-certain-operation-allies-welcome-parolees During Operation Allies Welcome, many Afghans who arrived as part of the evacuation efforts were paroled into the United States. Many applied for and received Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Tue, 09 Aug 22 09:44:18 -0400 USCIS 85918ca9-4b89-4524-8976-795e7fd1e2b5 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-syria-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-30-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria for 18 months, from Oct. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024. Mon, 01 Aug 22 12:22:45 -0400 USCIS c8552212-ef78-4302-a736-6af498e6f459 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/deferred-enforced-departure-ded-for-venezuela-expired-on-july-20-2022 Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela expired on July 20, 2022. Venezuelans and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela who wish to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the existing designation, including those who were covered under the January 2021 grant of DED, may apply for TPS before the registration period ends Sept. 9, 2022. Thu, 21 Jul 22 14:29:16 -0400 USCIS 3db42348-ef00-4c8a-9c2f-a7046fc0ce46 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024 President Biden has issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians.  The President also directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide eligible Liberians continued work authorization through June 30, 2024.  To this end, eligible Liberians are employment authorized incident to DED.   Thu, 07 Jul 22 10:29:54 -0400 USCIS f9681f6b-8956-43aa-badc-e4c18eda80ac https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-afghanistan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 20, 2022, through Nov. 20, 2023. Afghan nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan may submit an initial registration application under the Afghanistan TPS designation and apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins May 20, 2022, and ends on Nov. 20, 2023. Fri, 20 May 22 11:53:01 -0400 USCIS 07ef6e0f-0491-4bbe-81c4-d2973d91dd21 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/parole-under-uniting-for-ukraine This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine, which permits Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to be considered for parole on a case-by-case basis for up to two years. Mon, 09 May 22 14:33:13 -0400 USCIS a1b57f9a-1565-4e45-97a5-6a08a99aab03 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-publishes-rule-temporarily-increasing-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a temporary final rule (87 FR 26614) to temporarily increase employment authorization and/or the Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) auto-extension period for certain applicants who timely apply to renew their EAD.  Specifically, the rule temporarily increases employment authorization and/or the EAD auto-extension period to a maximum of up to 540 days from the expiration date on their EAD.  Previously, the EAD auto-extension was only up to 180 days. Wed, 04 May 22 15:48:21 -0400 USCIS 6e4c56dc-d4a2-42aa-8611-6b9730fe0695 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-ukraine-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 19, 2023. Ukrainian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine may submit an initial registration application under the Ukraine TPS designation and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 180-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023. Wed, 20 Apr 22 18:43:53 -0400 USCIS 0653f388-8e77-4e28-9c23-7ef9cc640c1e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-sudan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Sudan for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 19, 2023. Sudanese nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the Sudan TPS designation and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023. Tue, 19 Apr 22 15:41:58 -0400 USCIS 7e82e170-99b7-4bb2-acbc-2dfaaef07078 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-issues-notices-extending-certain-syria-tps-eads-through-sept-24-2022 USCIS is issuing individual notices to certain TPS Syria beneficiaries whose applications to renew Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), remain pending. These individual notices further extend the validity of their EADs until Sept. 24, 2022. Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and an expiration date of March 31, 2021, Sept. 30, 2019, or March 31, 2018. DHS previously automatically extended EADs with a Sept. 30, 2019, or March 31, 2018, expiration date through a Federal Register notice. Tue, 05 Apr 22 13:00:22 -0400 USCIS ba2bd7a3-7b98-446a-8442-0bbf3691c0da https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-fact-sheet-information-for-save-users-cuban-haitian-entrants SAVE has published an update to its Cuban-Haitian Entrant Fact Sheet to assist SAVE user agencies in verifying when applicants are Cuban-Haitian Entrants. The term “Cuban-Haitian Entrant” relates to benefit eligibility rather than an immigration status. Individuals who meet the definition of a Cuban-Haitian Entrant (CHE) may be eligible for certain public benefits. Fri, 18 Mar 22 12:56:00 -0400 USCIS cb47e371-54d1-432e-9970-659aeeea1025 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-to-issue-individual-notices-extending-certain-somalia-tps-eads-through-sept-12-2022 USCIS will issue individual notices extending the validity of certain Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to the small number of Somalia TPS beneficiaries whose renewal EAD applications remain pending.  Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and a September 17, 2021, expiration end date, which DHS previously automatically extended via publication of a Federal Register notice.  These individual notices further extend the validity of these EADs until September 12, 2022. Fri, 18 Mar 22 12:48:26 -0400 USCIS efe24c4a-cd02-4576-835f-0b7e9d0903c5 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-south-sudan-redesignated-and-extended-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan for 18 months, from May 3, 2022 through Nov. 3, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register March 3, 2022 through May 3, 2022. South Sudanese nationals and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation for TPS for South Sudan and apply for an EAD between March 3, 2022 and Nov. 3, 2023. Fri, 04 Mar 22 15:16:58 -0500 USCIS df7067a8-5bc7-4d3c-9193-27d0e67f6e79 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-1 Beginning May 7, 2022, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records 10 years old and older, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2011. SAVE user agencies will have until April 30, 2022, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Fri, 04 Feb 22 16:42:52 -0500 USCIS 7aa7cded-acbd-4033-8dbf-326ecd9d8b01 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/information-for-save-users-afghan-arrival-categories-documentation-and-save-responses The Department of Homeland Security is leading and coordinating ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. These Afghan arrivals generally fall within one of four categories that are eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Fri, 28 Jan 22 11:03:20 -0500 USCIS a7625fc2-5e35-448b-a037-9780c6e2ef6e https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/updated-real-id-faqs-eligibility-of-afghan-parolees-for-a-real-id-drivers-license-or-identification The Department of Homeland Security has revised its REAL ID frequently asked questions webpage to include a new section regarding eligibility of Afghan parolees for a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card.  You can find the newly revised REAL ID frequently asked questions info by visiting https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs. Wed, 22 Dec 21 16:06:15 -0500 USCIS 072b890d-e669-443e-a57e-d77adad5162f https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-customer-support-temporarily-unavailable In addition to the federal holiday on November 25, SAVE Program Customer Support will be unavailable on Friday, November 26, and will resume normal business operations November 29. The SAVE system will remain available for regular use. Wed, 24 Nov 21 10:34:15 -0500 USCIS 02aae4b9-bb02-4c68-9985-c14d31772a34 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-implements-deferred-enforced-departure-for-hong-kong On Aug. 5, 2021, President Biden issued a memo to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas directing him to implement Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for certain Hong Kong residents through Feb. 5, 2023. Once a covered individual receives a DED EAD with a Category Code of A11, they may present it to show they are authorized to work and that they are eligible for certain benefits.   Wed, 20 Oct 21 12:43:43 -0400 USCIS 383dde24-1f36-494f-a31b-9eab50f245d8 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-syria-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-28-2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under TPS for Syria with a Category Code of A12 or C19 through March 28, 2022. Tue, 28 Sep 21 08:33:42 -0400 USCIS a2e33f90-52fa-4f15-8a23-55b37f76889d https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/afghan-special-immigrant-conditional-permanent-resident-status-and-non-si-parolees SAVE is publishing this announcement to supplement its August 2021 announcement regarding Afghan special immigrant (SI) lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and parolees. While some Afghans will continue to be admitted as SI LPRs or provided SI parole, DHS recently started admitting a third category: SI conditional permanent residents (CPRs). In addition, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is allowing certain Afghans to enter the United States in a fourth category: non-SI parolee.  Thu, 23 Sep 21 11:31:12 -0400 USCIS 380123d3-1328-4e1e-94e6-9ff5c3cb9a01 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-automatically The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Su Thu, 09 Sep 21 16:32:19 -0400 USCIS 65d3cf00-6875-47c1-86ef-0f847b15a5e7 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/afghan-special-immigrant-parolee-and-lawful-permanent-resident-status On July 30, 2021, the President announced that the first flight of Operation Allies Refuge had arrived in the United States, carrying Afghans who are eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), including family members. These individuals and future arrivals that are part of this operation will have a special immigrant Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status or special immigrant parole that meets the special immigrant requirement for certain government benefits. Thu, 12 Aug 21 11:56:33 -0400 USCIS 05610dc9-aa84-4584-b3fe-810492069491 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/us-district-court-for-the-southern-district-of-texas-decision-on-deferred-action-for-childhood USCIS is complying with the July 16th order from the U.S. District Court in Texas. The order does not affect DACA for individuals who have an existing DACA grant. SAVE will continue to verify DACA recipients, including the DACA extension that SAVE announced earlier this year. Tue, 10 Aug 21 20:30:39 -0400 USCIS b6618959-5a5d-42e0-a1a7-7c6b83b74fc8 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-haiti-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective August 3, 2021, through February 3, 2023. Haitian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the TPS designation for Haiti during the 18-month registration period that begins August 3, 2021 and ends on February 3, 2023. TPS applicants may also apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Fri, 30 Jul 21 11:40:27 -0400 USCIS 2fed53ad-0db0-4796-b25d-246fc5ae9210 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-somalia-extended-and-somalia-redesignated-for-tps-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia and redesignated Somalia for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2021, through March 17, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register July 22, 2021 through September 20, 2021. Somali nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an EAD between July 22, 2021 and March 17, 2023. Wed, 21 Jul 21 11:35:05 -0400 USCIS b61c5206-2458-47df-9153-ec00c4d13801 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-date-extended-to-june-4-2021 On February 8, 2021, SAVE announced that USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. The date for SAVE users to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases has been extended. SAVE user agencies now have until June 4, 2021 to download the report. Thu, 20 May 21 09:48:56 -0400 USCIS 1f051e13-32ce-4ab2-aaf2-d962736f9021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-discontinues-sponsor-deeming-and-agency-reimbursement-information-collection SAVE intends to discontinue an information collection initiative launched in September 2020 following a May 23, 2019 presidential memorandum. Feb. 2, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, revoking the May 23, 2019 memo. SAVE is providing affected user agencies notice that it intends to discontinue its information collection entitled “Sponsor Deeming and Agency Reimbursement” effective June 18, 2021. Tue, 11 May 21 15:03:39 -0400 USCIS d84891ac-0a28-4265-b3d9-fdbb7091a23a https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-case-search-enhancements SAVE is making case management easier through case search enhancements. Mon, 22 Mar 21 13:01:09 -0400 USCIS 4aebab29-68c1-4372-869c-7d04bfe5e650 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-extends-tps-for-syria-and-re-designates-syria-for-tps-for-18-months-automatically-extends-eads Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and re-designated Syria for TPS for 18 months, from March 31, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register March 19, 2021, through May 18, 2021. Syrian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria may submit an initial registration application under the re-designation for TPS for Syria and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) between March 19, 2021, and Sept. 15, 2021. Thu, 18 Mar 21 12:12:45 -0400 USCIS b0642d0b-dd67-4a1a-aefd-700c963746c4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-venezuela-for-tps-implements-ded-for-venezuela Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective March 9, 2021, through Sept. 9, 2022. Venezuelan nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela may submit an initial registration application under the Venezuela TPS designation during the 180-day registration period that begins March 9, 2021, and ends on Sept. 5, 2021, and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 08 Mar 21 17:14:48 -0500 USCIS 7dce4ad6-9d82-40a0-97d8-6737254b14a7 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-reinstated-eads-extended-through-june-30-2022 Under the president’s direction, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will reinstate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians and will provide for continued work authorization through June 30, 2022. Accordingly, DHS automatically extends DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a printed expiration date of March 30, 2020, or Jan. 10, 2021, and a Category Code of A-11 through June 30, 2022. Fri, 12 Feb 21 12:00:18 -0500 USCIS 0f98fbc3-f508-4f2c-b1bf-c78f2d54e4a4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-0 On May 14, 2021, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. SAVE users have until May 10, 2021, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Mon, 08 Feb 21 17:01:20 -0500 USCIS e871eca1-b879-42c1-b331-e770adc55ed6 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/notice-to-replace-sticker-that-extends-validity-of-green-cards USCIS is replacing the currently issued sticker that extends the validity of a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card), with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action, receipt notice of Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Fri, 15 Jan 21 11:58:29 -0500 USCIS 56b65236-c44b-4aba-b860-a21ff37646e2 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/verifying-applicants-extended-deferred-action-under-daca SAVE can verify when a federal, state, or local government benefit or license applicant has received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). These applicants may present an unexpired Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in combination with an I-797 Extension Notice issued by USCIS showing that their deferred action has been extended for one year. This unexpired EAD must contain a Category code of C33 and be issued on or after July 28, 2020. SAVE user agencies may need to institute additional verification in these situations. Wed, 06 Jan 21 09:25:58 -0500 USCIS d473613f-a891-4f3f-904d-84223abaf5ff https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal On Jan. 2, 2020, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2009. SAVE users have until Dec. 31, 2019, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Thu, 17 Dec 20 15:24:57 -0500 USCIS 4c9fc4cb-dbde-4965-a5d6-71cab8cb8fee https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan.  Mon, 07 Dec 20 17:55:32 -0500 USCIS d150f940-271e-44c2-8be6-87d2ca274f77 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-south-sudan-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan for 18 months from Nov. 3, 2020, through May 2, 2022. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through May 2, 2022, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from Nov. 2, 2020, through Jan. 4, 2021. Mon, 02 Nov 20 12:42:00 -0500 USCIS 192e1756-5d4b-436c-8b5e-b77806fc4d43 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/update-deferred-enforced-departure-wind-down-period-for-eligible-liberians-extended-through-jan-10 On March 30, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to extend the deferred enforced departure (DED) wind-down period for eligible Liberians through Jan. 10, 2021. Tue, 07 Apr 20 15:11:30 -0400 USCIS 2c328638-6d12-4535-85f5-b8228060d885 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/deferred-enforced-departure-wind-down-period-for-eligible-liberians-extended-through-jan-10-2021 In an effort to prevent a lapse in employment authorizations for certain Liberians in the United States, on March 30, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to extend the deferred enforced departure (DED) wind-down period for eligible Liberians through Jan. 10, 2021. Wed, 01 Apr 20 15:16:11 -0400 USCIS 5b0eb170-8b9c-4f32-a8b6-d9cd469b7ea0 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-somalia-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia for 18 months from March 18, 2020, through Sept. 17, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through Sept. 17, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from March 11, 2020 through May 11, 2020. Wed, 11 Mar 20 15:17:37 -0400 USCIS 8de318ab-fccd-4a28-9069-e331a925faf8 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-yemen-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen for 18 months from March 4, 2020, through Sept. 3, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through Sept. 3, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from March 2, 2020 through May 1, 2020. Mon, 02 Mar 20 15:19:30 -0500 USCIS d8bd5717-8d2d-4595-8017-e19841e601d4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended The Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Forms I-797, Notice of Action (Approval Notice); and Forms I-94, Arrival/Departure Record for eligible Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through Jan. 4, 2021. Wed, 19 Feb 20 15:21:43 -0500 USCIS 2f329bfe-159d-4d58-b406-8b615fe9db6a https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria for 18 months from October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through March 31, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from September 23, 2019 through November 22, 2019. Thu, 10 Oct 19 15:34:28 -0400 USCIS 96d8abc6-906f-4740-a607-89c0f52a408c https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-sudan-nicaragua-haiti-and-el-salvador-reminder-certain-eads-remain-valid-through-jan-2-2020 Employment authorization documents (EADs) with a category code of “A-12” or “C-19” and a Card Expires date as indicated in the chart, remain valid through Jan. 2, 2020. Thu, 10 Oct 19 15:31:03 -0400 USCIS 27d6d535-987c-45b4-914e-840935d299cd https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/save-tps-alert-dmv-real-id For purposes of assessing compliance with the REAL ID Act, please note that there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who present a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that contains a Category Code of A-12 or C-19 and a “Card Expires” date from the list below. Fri, 06 Sep 19 15:37:39 -0400 USCIS 4e701f1c-1b10-445a-a3dc-97e569197d4b https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/northern-mariana-islands-long-term-legal-residents-relief-act-guidance-for-certain-individuals USCIS announced it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization if applicable, for certain residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Wed, 03 Jul 19 15:41:41 -0400 USCIS 7744ba25-2fab-440c-a057-5b09e9d5a4b3 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/easy-to-use-self-help-options SAVE continues to implement enhancements to improve your experience by providing self-service options. Users who have forgotten their Login ID or Password are encouraged to manage their account online at https://save.uscis.gov/web. Users can select the ‘Forgot your User ID?’ or ‘Forgot your Password?’ link to obtain their User ID or reset their Password. Account super users help you obtain your Username or reset your Password. Tue, 02 Jul 19 15:57:28 -0400 USCIS 3acc9901-b6ba-4e30-86a5-27c0400f0c2e https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/10th-annual-save-user-forum-for-2019 The 10th Annual SAVE User Forum will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. This year’s theme is Verification News You Can Use. SAVE and its partners will discuss recent changes that could affect the verification process, share the latest news on the modernization effort, and offer guidance to help you assist your benefit applicants. Please stay tuned to the SAVE website for further announcements and information updates. Thu, 20 Jun 19 16:06:21 -0400 USCIS 6ab16d28-ad4b-4837-8cf7-ec970e7a0157 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-verifier-may-2019 SAVE published the sixth issue of our quarterly e-newsletter, SAVE Verifier (PDF, 531.88 KB). Mon, 20 May 19 16:11:27 -0400 USCIS b8a4a904-51a0-474f-b00d-f97a6dbdfcf6 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/participate-in-an-upcoming-save-prospective-user-webinar USCIS’ Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) offers a monthly webinar for prospective users. This is our way of introducing the verification process to benefit-granting agencies. Participants will learn how SAVE provides fast, secure, and reliable immigration status information to help agencies verify the immigration status of benefit applicants and accomplish their missions. Mon, 29 Apr 19 16:13:31 -0400 USCIS e929400b-f7ad-463c-804c-afb0d4dd1bb4 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/apply-today-to-display-the-save-logo-on-your-website Let everyone know that you are using SAVE—a fast, secure, and reliable verification service that assists your agency in maintaining program integrity. Request authorization to post the trademarked SAVE logo on your website and printed materials. Fri, 05 Apr 19 16:15:20 -0400 USCIS f74a57cb-ed68-439e-9577-21ecf36754af https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-beacon-blog-highlights-save-updates SAVE published a blog on the Beacon highlighting some exciting enhancements within the last six months. The blog discusses the updated SAVE website, new SAVE Resources page, and USCIS Director’s YouTube video celebrating SAVE’s 30th anniversary. Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS da97b873-a8e3-4430-9285-801fee76c4b5 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck/save-casecheck-enhancements We have recently updated SAVE CaseCheck, our free online service for benefit or licensing applicants to track the status of their SAVE cases. SAVE CaseCheck allows benefit applicants to continue to use their verification case number or use numeric identifiers from select immigration documents – such as their I-94 or passport number – in combination with their date of birth. Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 89a2f12d-68fc-4e7c-90c1-2f0bb8fd00fd https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/information-for-save-users-american-competitiveness-in-the-21st-century-act DHS will automatically extend the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) (Form I-766) related to the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act.  Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 29a789a7-1b09-4d03-85d6-c1df178b558d