USCIS extends temporary rule on interpreters at asylum interviews
Reading Policy for Asylum Interviews During an asylum interview, the asylum officer gathers detailed testimony from the applicant. This testimony covers the events that led them to seek protection in the United States. Additionally, USCIS follows specific procedures to ensure that the information provided during the interview is accurate and properly recorded. Purpose of the …
USCIS delays in receipting H-2B supplemental cap petitions
H-2B supplemental cap petitions. USCIS indicated that delays in receipt issuance of H-2Bs were due to a recent influx of FY2023 supplemental cap filings. Stay tuned for more information. The spouse and children of H-2B workers classified as H-4 nonimmigrants also do not count against this H-2B supplemental cap petitions. Currently, Congress has set the H-2B cap at …
Form I-485s for U nonimmigrants must now be filed only at the NSC
USCIS announced that U nonimmigrants applying to become lawful permanent residents Must now file Form I-485 only at the Nebraska Service Center (NSC) and not the Vermont Service Center (VSC). Form I-485 is an essential document to submit for the green card application process. Its official name is the Adjustment of Status Application. You can submit Form …
CBP terminates negative COVID-19 test requirement for passengers from China, Hong Kong, and Macau
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has now issued new guidance. This is a direct result of a decision by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Therefore, the CDC has officially ended its order requiring a negative COVID-19 test for some air passengers. Initially, the order applied to travelers from the People’s Republic …
USCIS issues policy guidance on Form N-426
Form N-426 USCIS policy to provide that only applicants for naturalization under INA §328 or §329 who are currently serving in the U.S. Armed forces required to file a Request for Certification of Military or Naval Service (Form N-426) along with their Application for Naturalization (Form N-400). If you are claiming eligibility for naturalization based on …
Form N-470, Application to preserve residence for Naturalization purposes
Naturalization Purposes. If you are a lawful permanent resident who must leave the U.S. for a period of one year or longer to engage in qualifying employment and you want to preserve your residence to pursue naturalization. In general, you must have been physically present in the U.S. as an LPR for an uninterrupted period …