Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
On March 15, 2013, USCIS announced its intention to automatically extend employment authorization for Liberian nationals under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through September 30, 2013. This follows President Obama’s intention to extend DSD through September 30, 2014 for qualified Liberians and those without nationality who habitually resided in Liberia. The six month automatic extension […]
USCIS Begins Accepting FY-2014 H-1B Petitions on April 1, 2013
USCIS announced it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the 2014 fiscal year (FY-2014) statutory cap on April 1, 2013. USCIS anticipates it will exceed the 65,000 statutory cap and additional 20,000 advanced degree cap between April 1, 2013 and April 5, 2013. USCIS will announce the date on which the numerical limits are […]
Sudan & South Sudan TPS Redesignation
On January 9, 2013, DHS announced redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extension of TPS for existing TPS holder for Sudan and South Sudan. The redesignation and extension allows nationals to hold TPS status from May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2013. Nationals of Sudan and South Sudan must demonstrate they have continuously resided […]
USCIS Announces 18 Month Extension of El Salvador TPS
On January 10, 2012, USCIS announced an 18 month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of el Salvador beginning March 10, 2012 and ending September 9, 2013. Re-registration must occur within the 60 day period running through March 12, 2012. Related Links Temporary Protected Status Extended for Salvadorans About the Author Vishal Chander […]
USCIS Begins Accepting FY-2013 H-1B Petitions on April 2, 2012
On March 27, 2012, USCIS announced it will begin accepting cap-subject H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2013 (FY-2013) on April 2, 2013. The H-1B program allows U.S. companies to employ foreign nationals in specialty occupations — those requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelors degree. Cap subject H-1B visas are subject to an annual statutory cap […]
USCIS Designates TPS for Nationals of Syria
On March 23, 2013, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano announced her intent to designate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of the Syrian Arab Republic (Syria) in response to the deteriorating situation in the country. TPS for Syrians goes into effect March 29, 2012 and continues for a period of 18 months ending […]
USCIS Begins Accepting DACA Requests
On August 15, 2012, USCIS announced it would begin accepting requests under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The program which was announced on June 15, 2012, provides certain individuals who came to the United States as children and met other guidelines the possibility of deferred action. Deferred action is a discretionary determination […]
TPS Re-registration Period for Haiti Extended
USCIS announced extension of the re-registration period for Haitian nationals who have already been granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and seek to maintain the status for an additional 18 months. Re-registration is now extended from November 30, 2012 to January 29, 2013. Re-registration will allow extension of TPS status for Haitian nationals for an additional […]
New Immigrant Visa Fee Starts February 1
On February 1, 2013, USCIS will begin collecting a $165 Immigrant Fee from foreign nationals seeking permanent resident status in the United States. The new fee was established and announced on September 24, 2010. The new fee will need to be paid by foreign nationals who are granted an immigrant visa by the Department of […]
TPS Extended and Certain F-1 Requirements Suspended for Haiti
USCIS announced it has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months. USCIS has also extended the suspension of certain requirements for Haitian nationals to receive F-1 status. The extension of Haitian TPS will begin January 23, 2012 through July 22, 2014. Haitian nationals were designated eligible for TPS […]