Recent News

September 4, 2024

USCIS to Open International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening a new international field office in Quito, Ecuador, on September 10, 2024.

August 28, 2024

Judge blocks Biden administration from granting legal status to immigrant spouses of U.S. citizens

A federal judge in Texas, J. Campbell Barker, temporarily blocked the Biden administration's new immigration policy, "Keeping Families Together," which aimed to grant legal status to unauthorized immigrants married to U.S. citizens.

August 23, 2024

DHS Implements Keeping Families Together

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the implementation of the "Keeping Families Together" process, effective August 19, 2024. This initiative allows eligible noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful status in the U.S., aiming to promote family unity, strengthen communities, and enhance national security.

August 16, 2024

What Is Parole?

USCIS uses its discretion to authorize parole, which allows individuals who may be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible to enter the United States temporarily.

August 9, 2024

Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses

Certain H-4 dependent spouses of H-1B nonimmigrants can apply for employment authorization using Form I-765 if the H-1B holder is either the principal beneficiary of an approved Form I-140 (Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker) or has been granted H-1B status under sections 106(a) and (b) of the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Department of Justice Appropriations Authorization Act (AC21).

August 1, 2024

Deportation Relief for Lebanese Nationals

The United States has announced deportation relief to around 11,500 Lebanese nationals under the Deferred Enforced Departure Authority.

July 25, 2024

Reminders on the Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families

On June 18, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to support family unity in the immigration process.

July 5, 2024

USCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2024 and Continues Its Commitment to Naturalization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will celebrate Independence Day this year by welcoming approximately 11,000 new citizens in more than 195 naturalization ceremonies between June 28 and July 5.