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The Keeping Families Together Process

The Keeping Families Together Process

DHS has announced the implementation of the Keeping Families Together process, which allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are in the United States without formal admission or parole to request parole in place under existing statutory authority. DHS started using Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens,…

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Live Chat Help for I-131F Technical Issues

Live Chat Help for I-131F Technical Issues

Form I-131F is available online through myUSCIS. This form is used used to request parole in place for noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are present in the United States without admission or parole. USCIS has announced that its live chat feature is operational for users encountering technical issues with Form I-131F. To access live chat, users should…

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USCIS Released Updated Information on FY2025 H-1B Electronic Registration

USCIS Released Updated Information on FY2025 H-1B Electronic Registration

USCIS announced that it selected 114,017 beneficiaries in the initial selection for the FY2025 H-1B cap, leading to 120,603 selected registrations. In the subsequent second selection for the FY2025 H-1B regular cap, 13,607 beneficiaries were chosen, resulting in 14,534 selected registrations. USCIS recently announced that additional selections were made to meet the fiscal year 2025 H-1B regular cap. USCIS selected…

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Northern Border Processing of Asylum Seekers

Northern Border Processing of Asylum Seekers

Beginning August 14, 2024, DHS implemented new procedures for processing asylum seekers at the northern border with Canada, reducing the time available for legal representation and increasing the use of expedited removal. The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), which has been in effect since the previous year, applied to both those who entered the U.S. through Canada and those who…

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Issue with Delayed or Missing USCIS I-612 Receipt Notices Resolved

Issue with Delayed or Missing USCIS I-612 Receipt Notices Resolved

A technical issue previously resulted in missing USCIS Form I-612 receipt notices for cases where the Department of State’s Waiver Review Division (WRD) recommended waivers. This problem affected I-612 receipt notices related to J-1 waivers for physicians serving in underserved areas. Normally, when WRD recommends a waiver, it is sent to USCIS, which should then issue an I-797 receipt notice…

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August 2024 Visa Bulletin

August 2024 Visa Bulletin

USCIS determined that for August 2024, applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories must use the Dates for Filing chart and all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. According to the August 2024 visa bulletin, the priority date for the Second preference (F2A) – spouses and children (unmarried and under 21 years of age) of lawful permanent…

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Biden’s New Parole-in-Place Program

Biden’s New Parole-in-Place Program

USCIS has issued a reminder that it will start accepting New Parole applications from August 19 onwards, rejecting those submitted before this date. They have also outlined a list of documents that can be gathered in advance. This announcement reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keeping families united. DHS is establishing a process to consider requests for parole in place…

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Important Changes Affecting DACA Recipients and Other Dreamers

Important Changes Affecting DACA Recipients and Other Dreamers

On June 18, the White House stated that individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have completed a degree at a recognized U.S. university and have been offered employment by a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, will have expedited access to work visas. Following the White House’s announcement facilitating quicker issuance of certain nonimmigrant work…

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USCIS Released H-1B FAQs

USCIS Released H-1B FAQs

USCIS has released FAQs addressing frequently asked questions from individuals in H-1B nonimmigrant status. These FAQs cover topics such as applying for lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, job changes or terminations, international travel, and issues related to dependent family members. For more information you may visit: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/h-1b-specialty-occupations-and-fashion-models/faqs-for-individuals-in-h-1b-nonimmigrant-status Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.

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