Starting Oct. 1, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says it will implement expedited processing of some Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications and begin issuing some EADs with longer
Continue Reading DHS Announces Changes in Work Authorization Processing
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. DHS says this decision comes in response to ongoing extraordinary
Continue Reading DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a proposed rule aimed at modernizing the H-2 temporary visa programs, which include the H-2A visa for agricultural workers and the H-2B
Continue Reading DHS Proposes Modernization of H-2 Temporary Visa Programs and Strengthens Worker Protections
In its most recent update, U. S. Customs and Protection (CBP) offered a snapshot on the impact of the humanitarian parole program for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and
Continue Reading CBP Provides Updates on Humanitarian Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela
As students from around the world settle into U.S. college campuses for the 2023/2024 academic year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offers a reminder about the timeline to produce
Continue Reading Stakeholder Reminder: CIS Ombudsman’s Office Reiterates Anticipated Timelines for F-1 EADs Post-Adjudication
On Aug. 18, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an 18-month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine. This newly granted extension will run from
Continue Reading Secretary Mayorkas Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine
Please join Natalia Rymer, Linnea Porter, and Miriam Thompson, members of GT’s Immigration & Compliance Practice, for a webinar on the new version of Form I-9
Continue Reading Aug. 17 WEBINAR | Navigating the New Form I-9 (08/01/2023 Edition) and Virtual Alternative I-9 Document Inspection
As announced by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on July 21, 2023, a new Form I-9 was issued for public use Aug. 1, 2023. Employers may continue to
Continue Reading USCIS Releases Updated Form I-9 Edition 08/01/23: Required by Nov. 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently unveiled a significant update to the Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, which will take effect Aug. 1, 2023. This revised version of
Continue Reading DHS Introduces New I-9 Form and Alternative Procedure for I-9 Document Examination beginning Aug. 1, 2023
On July 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a family reunification parole initiative for certain beneficiaries of an approved I-130, Petition for Alien Relative from Colombia
Continue Reading New Parole Initiative for Nationals of Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras Reflects Biden Administration’s Use of Executive Actions to Implement Immigration Policy