In this blog post, we close out the week with some important information for Afghani nationals seeking to apply for Temporary Protected Status under the TPS designation for Afghanistan. On Thursday, June 16, 2022, from 2 to 3 pm (ET) USCIS will be hosting a public engagement session discussing the…
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Biden Administration Launches Humanitarian Parole Program, Uniting for Ukraine
Today, the Biden administration unveiled a brand-new program, Uniting for Ukraine, which seeks to provide humanitarian parole to an estimated 100,000 Ukrainian nationals who have been displaced by the Russian invasion which began on February 24, 2022 for a period of up to 2 years. What is Uniting for Ukraine?…
TPS Registration Process for Ukraine and Sudan Begins Tomorrow Tuesday April 19, 2022
Happy Monday! We are glad to bring you the latest updates relating to Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Recently, USCIS added Ukraine and Sudan as new countries eligible to participate in Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. The agency has now announced that the TPS registration process…
Secretary Mayorkas Designates Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
In this blog post, we share with you some recent updates for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. On March 16, 2022, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months. What is Temporary Protected Status? Temporary Protected Status (TPS)…
DOS Publishes Guidance and Resources for Ukrainian Nationals
With the developing situation in Ukraine, we offer the latest information with respect to visa options and immigration alternatives for Ukrainian nationals to consider. For an in-depth discussion and evaluation of the best visa option for you, we encourage you to contact our office for a consultation. At the outset,…
BREAKING NEWS: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukrainians in the United States to Receive Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
We have some breaking news for Ukrainian nationals. In a swift and unprecedented move, the Department of Homeland Security, today announced the designation of Ukraine to receive Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for an 18-month period. What is Temporary Protected Status? Established by the U.S. Congress in 1990, temporary protected status…
What’s New in Immigration? Croatia Joins Visa Waiver Program and DHS extends TPS EADs for Syria through March 2022
In this blog post, we share with you some exciting new updates in immigration for Croatia and Syria. We are very happy to announce that Croatia has now joined the Visa Waiver Program. The Visa Waiver Program allows foreign nationals of participating countries to travel to the United States for…
USCIS Announces Registration Period Extended to 18 Months for TPS Applicants from Venezuela, Syria and Burma
In this blog post we share with you some happy news for first time Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants from Venezuela, Syria, and Burma. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it is extending the initial registration periods for applications under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations for…
Immigration Updates: DACA USCIS Guidance, Bridge the Gap Policy Abandoned, First Time TPS Applications Can Now Be Filed Online for 5 Countries, and TPS Extensions and Re-designations for Yemen and Somalia
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We are happy to bring you the latest immigration updates recently announced by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS Guidance Following DACA Permanent Injunction in State of Texas, et al., v. United States of America, et al., 1:18-CV-00068, (S.D. Texas July 16, 2021)…
Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We hope you had a wonderful fourth of July weekend with your family and loved ones. In this blog post, we share with you some exciting news for Yemeni nationals receiving benefits under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The Biden administration has made the decision…