On Aug. 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implemented the Keeping Families Together process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to request parole. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept requests using the new electronic Form I-131F. As background, parole is an exercise of DHS’ discretionary authority to allow
On Oct. 20, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released policy guidance, effective immediately, for L-1 petitions filed by a sole proprietorship.
This guidance is reflected in the latest USCIS Policy Manual and upholds existing policy, stating that a sole proprietorship may not file an L-1 petition on behalf of its owner. The
On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) permanently removed the requirement that U.S. civil surgeons sign Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, no more than 60 days before submission of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. USCIS first waived this requirement on a temporary
On March 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough electronic registrations to meet the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 H-1B numerical allocations and that the initial selection process was complete. This also includes the advanced degree exemption registrations commonly referred to as the “Master’s Cap.” Petitioners’ online accounts will show
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reported significant delays for processing receipt notices due to a significant increase in filings at USCIS lockbox facilities. These delays are further driven by current COVID-19 facility capacity restrictions set in place to protect the health and safety of the lockbox workforce.
Receipt notices are typically
U.S. citizens and long-term permanent residents who are considering relinquishing their U.S. citizenship or long-term permanent residency in the U.S. have more than just the exit tax imposed under Code § 877A to consider – they must also consider the impact the expatriation will have on their U.S. family members and other intended U.S. beneficiaries.