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…
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…
DHS revised the STEM list, which is the complete list of fields recognized by DHS as science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines for its 24-month optional practical training extensions. For additional information, you can visit: stem-list.pdf (ice.gov) Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq. Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
You can find interview wait times on the travel.state.gov website here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/wait-times.html. The wait times often include those for third country nationals (TCNs), but the site does not specify if there are separate queues for TCNs at individual posts. Additionally, due to technical constraints, the Department of State has noted that providing TCN-specific wait times is currently not feasible. To…
President Biden has invoked sections 212(f) and 215(a) of immigration laws to issue a new proclamation and rule that restricts asylum access for migrants entering the United States between ports of entry. In response to heightened immigration challenges, DHS is preparing to establish a case-by-case process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. for…
On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced initiatives to enhance the efficiency of obtaining employment-based nonimmigrant visas for U.S. college graduates with job offers. This effort aims to expedite visa processing for eligible individuals. As part of these measures, the Department will provide clearer guidelines to consular officers on recommending waivers of ineligibility to the Department of Homeland Security…
