DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months
Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.
President Biden Issued a Proclamation on Granting Pardon for Simple Possession of Marijuana
President Biden issued a Proclamation on Granting Pardon for the Offense of Simple Possession of Marijuana by US citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents (a.k.a. “Green Card holders”).
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
USCIS announced that effective September 26, 2022, it has automatically extended the validity of permanent resident cards (green cards) to 24 months (from 12 months) for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Repla
TPS for Burma has been Extended
Today, DHS has announced that is it extending the designation of Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from November 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024, and redesignating Burma for TPS.
USCIS Reviewing Military Naturalization Policy Based on Settlement Agreement in Calixto v. Department of the Army
On Sept. 22, 2022, USCIS was notified of a settlement agreement between the U.S. Army and class members of the civil action captioned Calixto v. Department of the Army, Civ. A. No. 18-1551 (PLF) (D.D.C.).
DHS Announces Re-Registration Process for Current Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Beneficiaries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice describing how beneficiaries under Venezuela’s existing TPS designation can re-register to retain TPS and renew their Employment Authorizati
USCIS Extends & Expands Employment Authorization for Individuals Covered by DED for Liberia
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DESIGNATION OF AFGHANISTAN FOR TPS
On May 19, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice (FRN) designating Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from May 20, 2022, through Nov. 20, 2023.
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 No Longer Allows "Pooled Direct" EB-5 Projects
During the recent eight-month sunset of the Regional Center program (June 30, 2021, to March 15, 2022) which prohibited any new RC-based I-526 Petitions, some business promoters heavily marketed “Pooled Direct” investments as a currently
TPS FOR CAMEROON
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced today the designation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.