Today, September 30, 2023, was the final day or the “sunset date” for Non-Minister Special Immigrant Religious Worker Program. On Dec. 29, 2022, the president signed into law H.R. 2617, which extended the program through September 30, 2023, to allow these workers to immigrate or adjust to permanent resident by that date. Congress had amended … Read moreNon-Minister Special Immigrant Religious Workers Sunset Date
Mayor Eric Adams remains steadfast in proceeding with a substantial $432 million contract awarded to DocGo, a medical services provider, for the housing and care of migrants in New York. This decision has faced scrutiny from City Comptroller Brad Lander, who voiced concerns about DocGo’s suitability for this role and emphasized their expertise in medical … Read moreNYC Mayor Awards $432 Million No Bid Contract to Controversial Organization Despite Litany of Recent Scandals
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is further tightening shelter rules by limiting adult migrants to just 30 days in city-run facilities — to help ease pressures on the city’s already struggling shelter system and perhaps dissuade more migrants from coming. Many are uneasy with the policy that could send thousands of people into the … Read moreMayor Limits NYC Shelter Stays To 30 Days For Adult Migrants
On September 22, 2023, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Venezuela that prevent individuals from safely returning. This will allow as many as 472,000 migrants from Venezuela to live and work legally … Read moreExtension and Redesignation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status
Federal Judge rules DACA is illegal but says that the federal government does not have to take any action at this time.
USCIS is now allowing for people to schedule an in-person appointment at USCIS using an online form. It will no longer be necessary to call the USCIS 1-800 number, say ‘infopass,’ then talk to a rep to schedule an appointment. It’s nice of USCIS to bring back this option that used to exist but they … Read moreUSCIS Launches Online Appointment Request Form