https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the Stakeholder Messages page en https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-launches-online-pdf-filing-option Join us for today’s  Tue, 08 Oct 24 09:06:29 -0400 USCIS 985e9130-19fb-48c7-adc7-dab19a6fb0f3 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-reminds-applicants-to-submit-the-correct-fee-when-filing-form-i-765-application-for-employment On Jan. 31, 2024, USCIS published a final rule that adjusts certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees. This final rule went into effect on April 1, 2024. Wed, 02 Oct 24 09:36:50 -0400 USCIS 3965c084-ac7c-4550-a966-7859204a353c https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-extends-certain-fee-exemptions-and-expedited-processing-for-afghan-nationals Today, in continued support of Enduring Welcome, and by congressional directive, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it is extending and expanding some previously announced filing fee exemptions and expedited application processing for certain Afghan nationals. Mon, 30 Sep 24 10:04:39 -0400 USCIS cc0863cb-e25e-4a58-b353-1926c1660180 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-makes-additional-updates-to-policy-guidance-for-the-sought-to-acquire-requirement-under-the USCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection ActU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for a noncitizen who demonstrates extraordinary circumstances that may excuse the “sought to acquire” requirement under the CSPA.This publication clarifies that: Wed, 25 Sep 24 11:02:14 -0400 USCIS e8ec004c-2238-4a0b-9f2b-b6660f9639ea https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-reminds-applicants-and-petitioners-to-check-form-editions-before-filing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds applicants and petitioners to make sure that they are submitting the current edition of all forms before sending your package to USCIS. Tue, 24 Sep 24 12:59:41 -0400 USCIS 2d513ca7-ab98-40b0-80e7-c75170521997 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/guidance-on-paying-fees-and-completing-information-for-form-i-140-immigrant-petition-for-alien Be sure to provide the correct payment and complete information when filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Mon, 23 Sep 24 14:19:02 -0400 USCIS 3d5d38fc-920d-471b-aeb7-6f1c7e7bac78 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/deferred-enforced-departure-for-liberians On Sept. 23, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice implementing employment authorization for individuals covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians for 24 months. Mon, 23 Sep 24 10:28:02 -0400 USCIS 948d3148-9a82-40ae-8c3b-837615124654 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-celebrates-constitution-day-and-citizenship-day On Sept. 17, the nation observes Constitution Day and Citizenship Day as part of Constitution Week. Fri, 13 Sep 24 10:11:21 -0400 USCIS d746b53a-ff32-4ece-a86e-0193a5f9c5b5 https://www.uscis.gov/california-service-center-relocates-and-operational-changes On Aug. 12, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as part of our efforts to centralize processing of immigration benefits. Wed, 11 Sep 24 10:34:33 -0400 USCIS 803e71cc-c1b0-4fe5-b981-229666d0ed89 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-opens-international-field-office-in-quito-ecuador USCIS will open an international field office in Quito, Ecuador, on Sept. 10, 2024. We are expanding 0ur international presence in this strategic location to support refugee processing in Ecuador and the Americas, facilitate family reunification, and maintain programs that strengthen our immigration system. Fri, 30 Aug 24 14:02:56 -0400 USCIS 9bbffbc0-766e-4bdb-b809-812d2049c131 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/administrative-stay-of-keeping-families-together On Aug. 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, issued an administrative stay, preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together for 14 days.To comply with the district court’s administrative stay, USCIS will, until further notice: Wed, 28 Aug 24 14:03:53 -0400 USCIS c418c26f-b126-4f98-9451-ef92c455ce81 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/policy-manual-update-fm-nonimmigrant-student-classification We announced today that we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Tue, 27 Aug 24 10:35:52 -0400 USCIS 00077d96-c38d-4fc2-a0bc-45596a77101e https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/keeping-families-together Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a Federal Register notice implementing Keeping Families Together, a process that allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for parole in place to enable them to apply for lawful permanent resident status without having to be separated from their families by leaving the United States for processing.What You Need to KnowForms and Fees Mon, 19 Aug 24 15:42:47 -0400 USCIS 48612ccc-3d31-4784-8ee0-9443f7f1d6a4 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-to-implement-triennial-investment-and-revenue-threshold-updates-for-international-entrepreneur Effective Oct. 1, 2024, we will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application fee will not change, however. Wed, 24 Jul 24 17:07:15 -0400 USCIS 8c5eade5-4d8a-42fa-b2a4-6c823d203e14 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-somalia-for-tps The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026, through publication of a notice in the Federal Register. Fri, 19 Jul 24 11:59:58 -0400 USCIS fd02acbf-31a7-4282-bbc1-7908082b8a35 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/reminders-on-the-process-to-promote-the-unity-and-stability-of-families On June 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process. Thu, 18 Jul 24 09:27:30 -0400 USCIS d9d24898-97e6-4b1a-82a0-b785f38c66e3 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-yemen-for-tps The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026, with a notice published in the Federal Register.  Mon, 08 Jul 24 11:49:53 -0400 USCIS f28fdda3-8a1b-436c-81e1-516dc227ca8a https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/policy-manual-update-customer-service-and-safe-address-procedures-for-certain-protected-persons U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today highlighted updated guidance in the Policy Manual on customer service and safe address procedures for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367. Wed, 03 Jul 24 10:22:33 -0400 USCIS d1edc8e1-9943-4022-9249-fefd27a86cc9 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/dhs-announces-new-resources-to-combat-gender-based-violence The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Council on Combating Gender-Based Violence (CCGBV) has two announcements to share with you. Tue, 02 Jul 24 16:17:15 -0400 USCIS 4dd5c663-e4a7-4c11-b305-9541a811292c https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/case-status-online-now-available-for-form-i-600a-form-i-600-form-i-600ai-600-supplement-3-form-i On July 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expanded the Case Status Online tool to allow intercountry adoption applicants and petitioners, and their attorneys or accredited representatives, to check their case status online. Mon, 01 Jul 24 08:44:36 -0400 USCIS 0ea169ca-1944-472b-a6c5-bc95f8830b4d https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-haiti-for-tps The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026, with a notice in the Federal Register. Fri, 28 Jun 24 18:07:28 -0400 USCIS 04177108-4781-4a70-a42c-727dba910e58 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-announces-a-new-funding-opportunity-under-the-fy-2024-citizenship-and-integration-grant U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is announcing the opening of the application period for a new funding opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program: the Citizenship and Integration Training Academy (CITA). Thu, 27 Jun 24 13:14:19 -0400 USCIS 02a82e08-34cc-48b9-ab30-30aa84669c9f https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/online-rescheduling-tool-for-biometrics-appointments-for-form-i-600-form-i-600a-form-i-800-and-form On May 29, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services expanded its self-service tool allowing applicants, petitioners, their attorneys, and accredited representatives to reschedule most biometric services appointments before the date of the appointment for Form I-600, Petition to Classify Orphan as an Immediate Relative, Form I-600A, Application for Advance Processing of an Orphan Petition, Form I-800, Petition to Classify Convention Adoptee as an Immediate Relative, and Form I-800A, Application for Determination of Suitability to Adopt a Child from a Convention Country. Tue, 25 Jun 24 12:30:14 -0400 USCIS 21e19083-63de-4ec8-876c-62881a7406d2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/customer-service-options-for-form-i-730-following-to-join-refugee-and-asylee-relative-petitions U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the customer service options for petitioners filing Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition. Tue, 25 Jun 24 10:46:37 -0400 USCIS 64c14707-c8ae-4bcc-ac83-e73ccab1cd6d https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-extends-employment-authorization-documents-under-temporary-protected-status-designations-of-el USCIS is extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through March 9, 2025. Thu, 20 Jun 24 15:49:54 -0400 USCIS f07bdb55-9f4e-4292-98b6-136ec1734939 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/reminder-fy-2024-citizenship-and-integration-grant-program-application-period As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is currently accepting applications for two Notices of Funding Opportunity under the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program. Fri, 14 Jun 24 11:01:52 -0400 USCIS 204cb755-0c59-4dab-ab5d-2e5f9ef2b441 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-clarifies-guidance-on-adopting-a-child-through-the-hague-adoption-convention-process On June 14, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how prospective adoptive parents (PAPs) can adopt a child through the Hague Adoption Convention process. Fri, 14 Jun 24 10:32:56 -0400 USCIS 33ac5d9f-7be9-47b5-9a1f-5b2d7545ad48 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/form-i-730-following-to-join-refugee-processing-shifts-to-uscis-international-operations U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is shifting initial domestic processing of Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, for following-to-join refugees (FTJ-Rs) within the USCIS Refugee, Asylum and International Operations Directorate. Wed, 29 May 24 13:14:24 -0400 USCIS abf8fac3-e3a4-47bb-823d-1d2823ce0063 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-burma-myanmar-for-tps The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register announcing the extension and redesignation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from May 26, 2024, through Nov. 25, 2025. Sun, 26 May 24 13:14:17 -0400 USCIS 6f8d521e-b95a-4eeb-8058-6cddf90a7ff8 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-updates-guidance-for-family-based-immigrant-visas U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual on family-based immigrant visa petitions (including Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative and, in limited situations, family-based Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant). Wed, 22 May 24 13:14:22 -0400 USCIS 61c0eb3c-813d-46cf-99a6-de01a67220b2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/streamlined-process-for-initial-employment-authorization-documents-for-refugees-0 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to more efficiently provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after they are admitted to the United States. Thu, 04 Apr 24 13:14:15 -0400 USCIS cb8f4c69-1758-46ee-afa8-0f28393f2934 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/progress-on-uscis-processing-times We have released a new fact sheet showing significant progress on reducing processing times across a range of different forms. Wed, 03 Apr 24 11:58:29 -0400 USCIS 31b051fe-a35e-48f2-9e98-8be6281f33bb https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/reopening-of-uscis-international-field-office-in-tegucigalpa-honduras-0 On April 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in strategic locations to support family reunification and refugee processing and to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. Tue, 02 Apr 24 13:14:11 -0400 USCIS 630aa206-da32-410d-8c4f-48dcffee98f2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-announces-filing-location-change-for-certain-employment-based-i-485-and-related-form U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that on April 1, 2024 we are changing the filing location for concurrently filed Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service; Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers; and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and for related Forms I-131, Application for Travel Document; I-765, Application for Employment Authorization; and I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, filed with the application package, from USCIS service centers to a USCIS lockbox.    Mon, 01 Apr 24 10:23:12 -0400 USCIS 13843c29-90e2-4a60-bd43-b762007f99b2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/new-version-of-form-n-400-application-for-naturalization On April 1, 2024, as part of the new fee rule, we will release a new version of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. The new version of the form changes many data elements, including adding a gender X option as another gender identity and removing several other fields. Fri, 29 Mar 24 10:23:10 -0400 USCIS 99c7b914-08b3-434f-b596-623badd52687 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/new-citizens-will-be-able-to-seamlessly-request-social-security-updates U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the expansion of the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program to the new edition of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, starting on April 1. Thu, 28 Mar 24 10:23:08 -0400 USCIS 0a49d212-d48e-4720-893e-c80a34029e41 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/one-year-anniversary-of-the-humanitarian-adjustment-removing-conditions-and-travel-documents-hart This month marks the one-year anniversary of the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) Service Center. Mon, 25 Mar 24 10:23:06 -0400 USCIS a0f406f3-8228-4cd9-9ae6-f512c5208e6a https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/reopening-of-uscis-international-field-office-in-tegucigalpa-honduras On April 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will reopen an international field office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, within the U.S. embassy. USCIS is expanding its international presence in strategic locations to support family reunification and refugee processing and to strengthen the integrity of the U.S. immigration system. Fri, 22 Mar 24 10:23:14 -0400 USCIS c2267548-ff59-46cc-a9ca-fb29ea3c3f7a https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/policy-manual-update-clarifying-expedite-request U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that we are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how we consider expedite requests related to government interests and requests related to emergencies or urgent humanitarian situations, including travel-related requests. Thu, 21 Mar 24 10:23:04 -0400 USCIS e2468cf7-c5e9-4128-88aa-a086de718a2b https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/reminder-h-1b-initial-registration-period-closes-march-22 The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap closes at noon Eastern on March 22, 2024. Mon, 18 Mar 24 10:23:02 -0400 USCIS 8981190d-273e-4858-918e-c8ce43aa08c2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/streamlined-process-for-initial-employment-authorization-documents-for-refugees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a streamlined process for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to more efficiently provide Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to eligible refugees after they are admitted to the United States. The new process applies to individuals admitted to the United States as refugees on or after Dec. 10, 2023. Tue, 12 Mar 24 10:22:58 -0400 USCIS 414c4627-185a-4a67-8099-9b07773f7fb2 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-lockbox-and-service-center-filing-location-updates U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is changing the filing locations for certain forms and transferring cases as part of a larger initiative to centralize petition and application filing locations. Thu, 29 Feb 24 10:22:54 -0500 USCIS 2cad7eb7-9b96-4c2a-851d-8d0540cb551d https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/new-and-upgraded-uscis-online-accounts On Feb. 28, 2024, USCIS officially launched new organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within a company or other organization to collaborate and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and associated requests for premium processing.  Wed, 28 Feb 24 20:04:45 -0500 USCIS 3f5324fc-fd73-4435-9983-f77350777274 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/eligible-ukrainians-can-now-apply-for-re-parole Beginning Feb. 27, 2024, certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members displaced by the Russian invasion and paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022, will be able to apply for a new period of parole (also known as re-parole) for up to two years. Tue, 27 Feb 24 20:04:43 -0500 USCIS 2d46d9ad-db41-469c-a651-1422d14efe62 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/new-uscis-data-shows-progress-on-reducing-backlogs-customer-experience-employment-based-immigration-0 USCIS released the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrates the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. Over the past year, our workforce has successfully reduced backlogs, improved the customer experience, strengthened employment-based immigration, and addressed humanitarian needs. Mon, 12 Feb 24 20:04:40 -0500 USCIS 9d74a444-4956-4f8f-a231-1377e6f12482 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/additional-guidance-on-valid-passports-or-travel-documents-for-fy2025-h-1b-registration On Feb. 2, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security published a final rule to improve the H-1B registration selection process and program integrity. This rule created a beneficiary-centric process, under which registrations will be selected by unique beneficiary rather than by individual registration. As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will require registrants to provide valid passport information or valid travel document information for each beneficiary. Fri, 02 Feb 24 13:45:23 -0500 USCIS 750b0409-3abe-4d56-b1a6-6417ca94aa33 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-issues-final-rule-to-adjust-certain-immigration-and-naturalization-fees Today, we published a final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016.    Wed, 31 Jan 24 13:45:18 -0500 USCIS 73a5bc4c-ab31-4c4a-97ce-3f5593a92c2f https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-announcements-for-the-fiscal-year-2025-h-1b-cap-season U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today updates for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap season. This announcement includes provisions from the H-1B Registration final rule (Improving the H-1B Selection Process and Program Integrity), the dates for the initial H-1B registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap, and the online filing launch of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, and Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for H-1B petitioners.   Tue, 30 Jan 24 13:45:14 -0500 USCIS db7b68e2-c0a5-4176-9dba-f877db4b6a96 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-syria-for-tps The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from April 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2025 through publication of a notice in the Federal Register.  Mon, 29 Jan 24 13:45:11 -0500 USCIS 6765e8b2-f804-4f40-8a36-0f3baa5888b7 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-begins-new-process-for-paying-application-fees-at-a-field-office We will start requiring most applicants, attorneys, and accredited representatives to pay the fees for forms filed at a field office by mail or remotely, instead of in person at a field office. Fri, 26 Jan 24 13:45:07 -0500 USCIS 25b39f31-5bd0-4b9e-af0d-e7f9cb2ef336 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-will-launch-organizational-accounts-and-online-filing-for-form-i-129-petition-for-a In February, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will launch online organizational accounts and make Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, available for online filing for H-1B petitioners for fiscal year (FY) 2025.  Fri, 12 Jan 24 13:45:28 -0500 USCIS 5402c8e3-cab3-4c0b-895d-fa185f10a12f https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-announces-inflation-adjustment-to-premium-processing-fees U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation.  Thu, 28 Dec 23 13:45:04 -0500 USCIS 6800664d-502b-4dc7-a365-4c5cf04c99d9 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-updates-policy-guidance-for-international-students U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance regarding the F and M student nonimmigrant classifications, including the agency’s role in adjudicating applications for employment authorization, change of status, extension of stay, and reinstatement of status for these students and their dependents in the United States. Wed, 20 Dec 23 13:45:34 -0500 USCIS 6d403a4c-2ff4-4968-960f-ecaf040fc645 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-changes-filing-location-for-requests-for-premium-processing-for-pending-immigrant-petitions U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today a change in the filing location for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, for currently pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, as part of efforts to increase efficiency by reducing USCIS’ footprint at the service centers and reducing costs related to Service Center intake of Forms I-140 and I-907. Wed, 13 Dec 23 13:45:01 -0500 USCIS 598f7cb8-8be8-4eed-bc00-c43d72e69845 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/dhs-extends-temporary-protected-status-re-registration-periods-for-el-salvador-haiti-honduras-nepal On Dec. 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted a Federal Register notice announcing the extension of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) re-registration periods for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan from 60 days to the full designation extension period for each country Tue, 12 Dec 23 19:19:09 -0500 USCIS 3ecc44e6-62c0-4c65-b838-8e8736f8ea6e https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/new-uscis-data-shows-progress-on-reducing-backlogs-customer-experience-employment-based-immigration USCIS released the end of fiscal year (FY) 2023 data that illustrates the agency’s progress in meeting its strategic priorities. Over the past year, our workforce has successfully reduced backlogs, improved the customer experience, strengthened employment-based immigration, and addressed humanitarian needs. Tue, 12 Dec 23 13:44:59 -0500 USCIS 041278da-b836-443d-8bc6-07fb652d4022 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-expands-myprogress-to-form-i-485-and-form-i-821 On Nov. 21, we announced the availability of myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status.  Tue, 21 Nov 23 11:40:43 -0500 USCIS 8a108e3a-1b99-419c-9691-a3cba93a9530 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/implementation-of-a-new-family-reunification-parole-process-for-ecuador U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced implementation of a new family reunification parole (FRP) process for certain nationals of Ecuador. Fri, 17 Nov 23 11:40:44 -0500 USCIS f8f1084d-0735-46eb-a07d-520189ffd7ec https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/temporary-final-rule-supplemental-h-2b-visa-allocation-fy-2024 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) together with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a joint temporary final rule to increase the number of H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2024. Fri, 17 Nov 23 11:40:41 -0500 USCIS 427d7106-6372-40ff-91a5-4a02ba2386fa https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-policy-manual-update-eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022 On Oct. 26, 2023, we updated the USCIS Policy Manual to reflect statutory reforms of the EB-5 Regional Center Program made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA).  Mon, 23 Oct 23 11:40:36 -0400 USCIS b15b8cdf-6721-4e9c-98d2-df1d5a0b374d https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/filing-tips-to-request-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuela-0 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for TPS on Sept. 20, 2023. Wed, 11 Oct 23 11:40:38 -0400 USCIS 980c7d6d-9aea-4f5c-b2ae-d48cc002d4e8 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-guidance-eb-5-reform-and-integrity-act-of-2022 On Oct. 11, we issued additional guidance on our interpretation of changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA). Wed, 11 Oct 23 11:40:32 -0400 USCIS e73468d6-fc86-4828-910c-b71d5756a99d https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/extension-and-redesignation-of-cameroon-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Dec. 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025. DHS also posted a Federal Register notice for public inspection. Fri, 06 Oct 23 11:40:34 -0400 USCIS 75e34fca-d16c-41cf-b187-0a53ccd39ab4 https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/uscis-launches-a-new-enterprise-change-of-address On Sept. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers to update their address with USCIS more easily. Thu, 28 Sep 23 11:40:30 -0400 USCIS 4c728128-8bca-4058-9de3-49503dbd3eef https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/stakeholder-messages/filing-tips-to-request-temporary-protected-status-for-venezuela The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for TPS on Sept. 20, 2023. Wed, 20 Sep 23 11:40:28 -0400 USCIS ea62d50f-5dc6-4941-aecd-4d7317f30bc0