Ian Love

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Oct. 21, 2021.

The State Department has expanded an existing policy to waive in-person interviews for visa applicants due to COVID-19. The policy now extends to F, M and academic J applicants.

USCIS has provided updates for visitors to its field offices due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will soon require full COVID-19 vaccination for immigrant visa and green card applicants.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the limit for cap-subject H-2B petitions for returning workers in FY 2021.

DHS is seeking public comments on the controversial public charge rule.

The U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Sept. 21, 2021.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached a settlement agreement in its "Blank Space Rejection Policy" case.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has added additional countries to its list of destinations to avoid due to COVID-19.

Individuals can now apply for a new SSN or a replacement card as part of their green card application.

USCIS and the SSA will allow eligible applicants to apply for a new Social Security number or replacement Social Security card using the new Form I-485.

USCIS has announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants from five countries can submit their initial TPS applications online.

USCIS has closed its Biometrics Processing Unit (BPU) in Alexandria, VA.

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Aug. 21, 2021.

A federal judge in Texas blocked the DACA program from moving forward. Current recipients are not affected, but new applications will not be accepted.

The TPS extension and re-designation period for Yemen is effective for 18 months, starting on Sept. 4, 2021, and extending through March 3, 2023.

USCIS has updated Form I-9 guidance for employers whose employees provide a receipt showing they applied to replace documentation that was stolen, lost or damaged.

DHS has withdrawn a “duration of status” proposed rule that would have set a maximum period of stay for exchange visitors, foreign students and media personnel.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released plans to promote naturalization with a comprehensive interagency task force.

Due to COVID-19, U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land borders will remain closed through July 21, 2021.