Final Rule For T Nonimmigrant Status
This rule is effective on Aug. 28, 2024, and applies to benefit requests that are pending or filed on or after that date. T Nonimmigrant Status (T Visa) A T visa is a type of
Form G-1145 E-Notification
What is Form G-1145? Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance, is a one-page form on which you provide your name, mobile phone number, and email address. You then submit the form with your petition or
Immigration Judge WebEx Links For Immigration Court (UPDATED 4/2024)
The table below has the Webex link for every Immigration Judge grouped by Court. Updated April 2024 with some additional IJ’s that were not on the prior list. HINT: Use Ctrl+F to search for IJ
Form I-693 Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, Valid Indefinitely
A Form I-693 filed on or after November 1, 2023, will not expire and can be used indefinitely. A Form I-693 filed prior to November 1, 2023, continues to retain evidentiary value but expires two (2) years from the date of the civil surgeon’s signature.
Updated USCIS Processing Time Data
USCIS released updated case processing time averages April 3, 2024. A chart and graph of the median processing times for some common forms are below showing 2022 (blue), 2023 (red), and thus far in 2024
Third Gender Option Added to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
NOTICE, OUTDATED ARTICLE! This article contains outdated information. The law/policy discussed in this article has been modified, abolished, or superseded and is no longer valid. Remember, you should not rely on any information from this
New USCIS Filing Fees Take Effect April 1, 2024
New USCIS Filing Fees and policies take effect April 1, 2024. Some USCIS Forms have new Form Editions taking effect April 1, 2024 with no grace period. Updates to USCIS Filing Fees Most forms filed
How to Update Your Personal Information With USCIS
Changing Personal Information With USCIS If there are changes to your personal information that you need to update with USCIS such as your name and/or gender you have two potential options. If you have been
EOIR “Experiencing Intermittent Systemwide Outages”
Today, March 21, 2024, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) sent out an email at 5:40 p.m. EST stating: EOIR has been experiencing intermittent systemwide outages and is working to ensure the issues are
2023 US IMMIGRATION DATA
See admissions chart with complete data. NATURALIZATIONS YEAR NUMBER % Change 2023 217,000 -3 % 2022 224,000 Admissions Into The U.S. 2023 Class of admission Total Total all admissions (from PAS)1 60,900,000 Total I-94 admissions
Supreme Court Temporarily Blocks Texas Immigration Law
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott signed the measure, Senate Bill 4, into law in December 2023, granting local law enforcement the power to arrest migrants and judges the ability to issue orders to remove them to
Administrative Closure vs Termination vs Dismissal
Immigration removal proceedings may conclude with relief granted by the Immigration Judge or removal ordered. Cases may not reach conclusion for reasons such as eligibility for other immigration benefits or changes in circumstances, leading to prosecutorial discretion or legal motion to end proceedings. Termination, dismissal, and administrative closure are distinct ways to conclude proceedings, each with unique legal implications and consequences for the respondent’s immigration status and potential future proceedings. Administrative closure, unlike termination and dismissal, allows for the possibility of re-opening the case and maintaining employment authorization.