Immigration News
USCIS Immigration News Releases and Alerts
Welcome to the Law Offices of Arsen V. Baziyants, your premier destination for immigration news and legal counsel in Las Vegas and beyond. As you navigate the intricate landscape of immigration law, it’s crucial to stay informed about the latest developments that could impact your immigration status, rights, and opportunities. Our comprehensive news section is designed to provide you with timely updates, expert analysis, and valuable insights to empower you on your immigration journey.
In today’s rapidly changing world, immigration policies are constantly evolving, influenced by a myriad of factors such as political climates, economic conditions, and societal shifts. Keeping abreast of these changes is essential for anyone navigating the immigration process, whether you’re seeking to reunite with family members, pursue educational or professional opportunities, or escape persecution in your home country.
At the Law Offices of Arsen V. Baziyants, we recognize the importance of staying ahead of the curve when it comes to immigration news and updates. Our team of experienced attorneys is dedicated to monitoring legislative changes, policy shifts, and landmark court decisions that could impact our clients’ cases. By staying informed and proactive, we ensure that our clients receive the most accurate and up-to-date guidance tailored to their unique circumstances.
Our news section covers a wide range of topics relevant to immigration news, including:
Visa Updates: From changes in visa application procedures to updates on visa categories and eligibility criteria, our news section keeps you informed about the latest developments in the world of visas. Whether you’re interested in employment-based visas, family-sponsored visas, or humanitarian visas, we provide insights to help you navigate the complexities of the visa process.
Green Card News: Obtaining a green card is a significant milestone on the path to permanent residency in the United States. Our news section offers updates on green card quotas, priority date movements, adjustment of status procedures, and other pertinent information to help you understand the green card process and requirements.
Citizenship Updates: For lawful permanent residents aspiring to become U.S. citizens, our news section provides updates on naturalization requirements, citizenship test revisions, application processing times, and more. Whether you’re considering applying for citizenship or facing challenges in the naturalization process, we offer valuable insights to support you on your journey to citizenship.
Policy Changes and Executive Actions: Immigration policies can be influenced by executive orders, legislative initiatives, and court rulings. Our news section covers key policy changes and executive actions that may impact immigration enforcement, deportation priorities, asylum procedures, and other aspects of immigration law.
Community Resources: In addition to providing news and updates, our website serves as a hub for valuable resources and tools to assist immigrants and their families. From informational articles and FAQs to downloadable guides and legal forms, we strive to empower our clients with the knowledge and resources they need to navigate the immigration process with confidence.
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This page contains published USCIS news releases and alerts. For material older than three years or that is no longer current, see the USCIS Archive News section. If you have questions about any of these immigration news, feel free to contact us.
USCIS news releases
- Tools Outage
USCIS will conduct system maintenance to the Contact Relationship Interface System (CRIS) on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at 11:50 p.m. through Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. Eastern.
- USCIS Updates Policy Manual Guidance for T Visa
We are revising our guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status Final Rule.
- USCIS Updates Guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule
We have updated guidance on the International Entrepreneur Rule in our Policy Manual to clarify the required triennial increase in investment, revenue, and other thresholds, and to clarify how we arrange biometrics appointments for certain applicants.
- USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is issuing policy guidance in our Policy Manual to further clarify the types of evidence that we may evaluate to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.
- USCIS Makes Additional Updates to Policy Guidance for the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating guidance in the Policy Manual (Volume 7, Part A, Chapter 7), to clarify how to calculate the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age for noncitizens who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances.
- Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Information for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
Be sure to provide the correct payment and complete information when filing Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers.
- USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of Fiscal Year 2025
We have received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025. Sept. 18 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an employment start date before April 1, 2025.
- USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
- California Service Center Relocates
On Aug. 12, the California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as USCIS centralizes processing for immigration benefits.
- USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification
We are updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding when students may be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) extensions for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) fields.
- USCIS Publishes Filing Guide for Keeping Families Together
On Aug. 19, USCIS will begin accepting requests for, using a new electronic form, Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens.
- California Service Center Moving to New Address August 12
On Aug. 12, the California Service Center will move to a new address. The new facility will help streamline processes by concentrating operations in the new location.
- Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted Registrations Complete for FY 2025 H-1B Regular Cap
USCIS recently announced that we would need to select additional registrations for unique beneficiaries to reach the fiscal year 2025 H-1B regular cap numerical allocation.
- USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations
In March, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
- USCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule
Effective Oct. 1, 2024, we will increase the investment and revenue thresholds under the International Entrepreneur Rule, as required every three years. The application fee will not change, however.
- USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship
USCIS is updating guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding provisions for children’s acquisition of citizenship.
- Reminders on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity in the immigration process. This announcement is consistent with the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keep families together. DHS is establishing a process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests for parole in place from certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the U.S. for at least a decade.
- New Policy Guidance on Noncompliance with EB-5 Regional Center Program
We are issuing policy guidance on new provisions in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that cover consequences for noncompliance with the EB-5 Regional Center program.
- USCIS Updates Customer Service and Safe Address Procedures for Individuals Protected Under Confidentiality Provisions
We have implemented provisions in the USCIS Policy Manual that provide guidance on customer service and safe address procedures for individuals protected under 8 U.S.C. 1367.
- USCIS Extends Employment Authorization Documents under Temporary Protected Status Designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
We are extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through March 9, 2025.