The U.S. Department of Homeland Security authorized temporary protected status for Burmese, Syrians, and Venezuelans a while ago. In early August 2021, the Department of Homeland Security extended the initial registration period for Burmese, Syrian, and Venezuelans eligible to file new applications (I-821 Form) for protected status. Rather than limit […]
Changes to Employment Authorization for Haitian F-1 Students
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a notice regarding employment authorization for Haitian F-1 students. The Department of Homeland Security suspends certain regulatory requirements for Haitian F-1 students suffering severe economic hardship. The reduced restrictions will allow Haitian F-1 students to work more hours during school session and reduce […]
Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Nationals
2024 Update Regarding Temporary Protected Status The Department of Homeland Security redesignated temporary protected status for Haitian nationals from 8 August 2024 through 3 February 2026. See 89 Fed. Reg. 54484 (July 1, 2024). For Haiti specific information, applicants may find more information on U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’s temporary […]
Refugee Admissions Processing (Priority 2) for Afghan Refugees
The U.S. State Department designated Afghan refugees as eligible for priority 2 (P-2) processing by the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program. The priority 2 designation applies to Afghans, who do not legally qualify for special immigrant visas. The U.S. State Department’s announcement provides guidance as to which Afghans may apply for […]
Certificates of Citizenship for Children
On 18 September 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) issued Policy Alert (PA-2020-15) regarding certificates of citizenship for permanent resident children born to military service members and U.S. Government employees living abroad. The amendments occur in response to Congress’s amendments to Immigration and Nationality Act § 320, 8 U.S.C. […]