Immigration Policy Briefs

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  • As Congress prepares to finalize the appropriations bills for the upcoming fiscal year, many groups are working to include immigration provisions in the legislation. These provisions could include the Afghan Adjustment Act, legislation for DACA beneficiaries and other Dreamers, EB-5 reform and corrections, and immigrant visa relief. Given
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  • USCIS will allow premium processing for applicants filing change of status applications to F-1, M-1, and J-1 nonimmigrant status.
  • Beginning June 13, 2023, USCIS will allow paper and online filing of premium processing to be applied to pending F-1, M-1, and J-1 change of status applications.
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  • Two immigration bills were introduced in Congress this week: The Dignity Act and The Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act.
  • The Dignity Act, introduced by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla) and Veronica Escobar (D-Tex), would, among other things, provide a path to citizenship for Dreamers, individuals with Temporary Protected Status, and undocumented immigrants;
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  • Bicameral Bills Introduced: The Citizenship for Essential Workers Act has been introduced in both the House and Senate by lawmakers including Sen. Alex Padilla and Rep. Joaquin Castro. The bill aims to create a pathway to citizenship for over five million essential workers and their families who helped keep Americans safe, fed, and
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