DHS Announces the Automatic Extension of TPS Designations for Six Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the automatic extension of TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras,...
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- Aug 26, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccinations Required for Applicants Applying for LPR or Refugee Status
Starting October 1, 2021, USCIS and the Department of State will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all applicants applying for refugee or...
- Aug 13, 2021
September 2021 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Please click on link below:...
- Aug 13, 2021
USCIS Temporarily Extending Validity Period of Form I-693
Beginning August 12, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is temporarily extending the validity period for Form I-693,...
- Aug 9, 2021
Practice Alert: Clients Report Receiving Texts, Emails, and Phone Calls from USCIS
The USCIS has informed the American Immigration Lawyers Association that it is sending communications to adjustment applicants or their...
- Jul 29, 2021
USCIS Conducts Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registrations
USCIS — In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year...
- Jul 26, 2021
U.S. Travel Restrictions to Remain in Place
The US will keep in place COVID-19 travel restrictions for foreigners due to the rising Delta coronavirus variant, meaning non-US...
- Jul 22, 2021
USCIS Issues Statement on DACA Court Decision in Texas v. United States
Pursuant to the July 16, 2021 Order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Texas v. United States, the...
- Jul 20, 2021
USCIS issuing policy guidance for change of status (COS) in Nonimmigrant Student (F-1) Visas
To limit costs to applicants and the government, USCIS no longer requires the applicant to submit subsequent applications for extension...
- Jul 16, 2021
Are you a Grandfathered Alien?
Immigration attorneys face a common problem: there are countless times when clients come to your office seeking assistance and there is...
- Jul 15, 2021
August 2021 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Please click on link below:...
- Jul 8, 2021
U.S. Department of State Announces Extension for National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for Travelers
On July 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it will extend the validity of National Interest Exceptions (NIEs) for...
- Jun 25, 2021
GG&W Staff News - June 2021
We are happy - and saddened - by the news that Ms. Alicia Szyffer announced her retirement from the firm effective June 15, 2021. Ms....
- Jun 18, 2021
Juneteenth National Independence Day Act & USCIS/DOS/ICE/ETC. Appointment Rescheduling
On June 17, 2021, President Biden signed into law the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act, commemorating the end of slavery in the...
- Jun 17, 2021
July 2021 Visa Bulletin
The Department of State has announced the availability of immigrant numbers in its monthly bulletin. Please click on link below:...
- Jun 16, 2021
USCIS Provides FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Process Update
USCIS released data from the FY2022 H-1B cap registration process stating that it received 308,613 H-1B registrations during the initial...
- Jun 15, 2021
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance of Employment Authorization Documents
USCIS - June 9th 2021: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to...
- Jun 8, 2021
Supreme Court Limits Immigrants With Temporary Protected Status Seeking Residency
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Monday that immigrants who participated in the “temporary protected status” program due to...
- Jun 2, 2021
USCIS Updates it’s Visitor Policy for Local Offices
The USCIS announced updated visitor polices on May 27th as follows: If you are fully vaccinated, you may enter our offices without a face...
- May 26, 2021
DHS Secretary Designates Haiti for TPS for 18 Months
Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), enabling...
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