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DHS Announces Parole Extension for Certain Ukrainian Nationals in the United States

By Nataliya Rymer & Diana Prak˘ on March 15, 2023

Posted in Advance Parole, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Featured, Foreign Nationals, Form I-94, Refugee, USCIS

On March 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an automatic extension of parole for certain Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family members. DHS will consider extended parole…

DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees

By Laura Foote Reiff‡ on January 13, 2023

Posted in Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Justice, Department of Labor, DHS, Featured, Labor Laws, Worksite Enforcement

DHS has announced additional guidance and protocols related to protecting workers involved in worksite investigations.
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Venezuela Program Expanded to Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua – 30,000 Per Month for All Countries

By Laura Foote Reiff‡ on January 5, 2023

Posted in Advance Parole, Biden Administration, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Executive Actions, Featured, Foreign Nationals, Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela

The Biden administration has announced the expansion of its Venezuela Parole program to three additional countries – Cuba, Haiti, and Nicaragua. On Jan. 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced…

USCIS Updates Its Form I-485 to Comply With New Public Charge Rule

By Donna L. Rudnicki‡ on January 4, 2023

Posted in Adjustment of Status, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Featured, Form I-485, Green Card, Non-Immigrant Visas, Public Charge Rule, USCIS

USCIS has published a new Form I-485 with additional public charge questions required for use starting Dec. 23, 2022. When a nonimmigrant foreign national applies for an adjustment of status…

DHS announces new Parole Process for Venezuelan Citizens

By Martha Schoonover‡ on October 21, 2022

Posted in Advance Parole, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Featured, Foreign Nationals, Immigrant Visa, USCIS

On Oct. 12, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security announced a new migration process for Venezuelan nationals. Eligible Venezuelan nationals and their immediate family members may request advance authorization for…

DACA Final Rule to Be Published Aug. 30, with Limited Effectiveness

By Kathryn Schababerle ˘ & Martha Schoonover‡ on August 29, 2022

Posted in Biden Administration, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, Department of Homeland Security, DHS

After receipt and consideration of more than 16,000 public comments, on Aug. 30, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be publishing a final rule in the Federal Register…
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DHS Announces TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan

By Kristin Bolayir* on April 27, 2022

Posted in Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, DHS, Featured, South Sudan, Sudan, Temporary Protected Status, TPS, Ukraine

On March 2, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Sudan and Redesignated South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). On March 3, 2022, DHS announced…
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Jennifer Hermansky and Kate Kalmykov to Present at Celesq CLE Program

By Greenberg Traurig, LLP on March 8, 2022

Posted in Department of Homeland Security, E Visa, EB-5 Program, Entrepreneurs, Events, Immigration Law, Visas, webinar

Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholders Jennifer Hermansky and Kate Kalmykov will present a webinar titled “Immigration Options For Entrepreneurs” for the Celesq Continuing Legal …
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Biden Administration Restricts Travel From 8 African Countries Due to Omicron Variant

By Kristin Bolayir* on December 1, 2021

Posted in Coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Homeland Security, EO, Executive Actions, Executive Order, Featured, Foreign Nationals, Proclamation

In response to the new Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus and in an effort to stop the spread, President Biden issued a new Proclamation Nov. 26, 2021, restricting travel…
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Long Delays for Work Permits for L-2 and H-4 Spouses Are Over

By Agnes Cha Rudinsky ‡ on November 10, 2021

Posted in Coronavirus, COVID-19, Department of Homeland Security, DHS, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD), Featured, H-4

Due to an immigration application backlog, which was worsened by the pandemic’s adverse effects on USCIS and the nearly four-month office closure of Application Support Centers (ASCs) and Field Offices,…
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