News Alert: USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Renewals
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant update to the process for renewing Green Cards. Effective Sept. 10, 2024, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (Green Cards) by 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. This update is a response to the increasing processing times many applicants have faced, offering extended proof of lawful status.
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News Alert: Court Issues Administrative Stay of Keeping Families Together Program
Updated September 11, 2024
On Aug. 26, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, in Texas v. Department of Homeland Security, Case Number 24-cv-306 administratively stayed DHS from granting parole in place under Keeping Families Together Program for 14 days. Subsequently, the court issued another order and the administrative stay remains in effect through Sept. 23, 2024. Learn more about this development in our News Alert.
Alerta de noticias: ¿Cuáles son las acciones ejecutivas de inmigración del presidente Biden para promover la unidad familiar y ayudar a los Dreamers?
El 18 de junio de 2024, el presidente Biden anunció un nuevo proceso para que ciertos cónyuges no ciudadanos de ciudadanos estadounidenses soliciten la residencia permanente legal sin tener que salir de los Estados Unidos. También anunció un camino que permitiría a las personas, incluidos los beneficiarios de DACA y otros Dreamers, que hayan obtenido un título en una institución estadounidense de educación superior acreditada en los Estados Unidos y que hayan recibido una oferta de empleo de un empleador estadounidense en un campo. relacionados con su carrera, para poder recibir más rápidamente visas de trabajo. Lea nuestra Alerta de noticias para obtener más información sobre este desarrollo.
News Alert: What are President Biden’s Immigration Executive Actions to Promote Family Unity and Help Dreamers?
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a new process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful permanent residence without having to leave the United States. He also announced a pathway that would allow individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have earned a degree at an accredited U.S. institution of higher education in the United States, and who have received an offer of employment from a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, to be able to more quickly receive work visas. Read our News Alert for more information about this development.
FAQ: How long is the Form I-693 medical examination valid? When does my form I-693 expire?
Effective April 4, 2024, any Form I-693 that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after Nov. 1, 2023, does not expire, and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that the applicant is not inadmissible on health-related grounds. Find out more in our FAQ about this new policy.
News Alert: Ombudsman’s Office Tests New Features for Online Case Assistance Request Form
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) is currently testing a new format for our DHS Form 7001, Request for Case Assistance, as well as new features for uploading documents and checking on the status of your request. Learn more about this new development.
FAQ: What should I know about the recent USCIS fee increase?
On April 1, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased its fees for immigration petitions and applications as well as released new versions of certain forms. Read our FAQ to learn more about this new development.
News Alert: USCIS Increases Automatic Extension of Work Permits from 180 to up to 540 days
On April 8, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization and/or Employment Authorization Documents (EAD/”work permit”) to up to 540 days. Find out more in our News Alert.
News Alert: Important Update on Interview Waivers for Nonimmigrant Visa Renewal Applicants
To address the lengthy backlogs at consulates overseas, the Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has determined that interview waivers for some nonimmigrant applicants are in the national interest. Find out which applicants are exempt from the interview requirement.
News Alert: 7 Things to Know About the USCIS Fee Increase on April 1st
Effective April 1, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase its fees for immigration petitions and applications. Find out what’s change and how much more applicants will be required to pay in our news alert.
FAQ: How do I change my address with USCIS? What is form AR-11?
If you are a foreign national in the United States, generally you must report a change of address to USCIS within 10 days of moving. This is especially important if you have a pending application. Find out how to change your address with USCIS in this FAQ.
News Alert: USCIS Launches Online Appointment Request Form
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field office without having to call the USCIS Contact Center. Find out more in our news alert.
News Alert: What are the new regulation updates related to the E-2 investor visa?
On May 1, 2023, the Department of State updated certain provisions of the FAM relating to E-2 visas. The updates relate to E-2 substantiality; E company registration; and treatment of spouses and children of E visa applicants. Find out more in our news alert.
News Alert: USCIS extends Green Card validity for Conditional Residents with a pending I-751 or I-829
USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status for 48 months beyond the card’s expiration date. This change started on January 11, 2023, for Form I-829 and on January 25, 2023, for Form I-751.