The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the reestablishment of an international field office in Havana, Cuba, through the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The Havana office will facilitate U.S. immigration benefits and services, encompassing interviews and case processing for pending Cuban Family Reunification Parole (CFRP) cases and Form I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitions.

We are revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide further clarification on how we will interpret the extraordinary circumstances exception to the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) in response to a policy change on Feb.

News release originally published by the Department of Homeland Security. Redesignation Enables Additional Eligible Venezuelan Nationals Who Arrived in the U.S. by July 31, 2023, to Seek TPS and Employment Authorization Documents

Venezuelan Nationals Entering After July 31, 2023, Are Ineligible for TPS. Those Entering Illegally Will Face Enforcement Consequences

WASHINGTON – Today, the Department of Homeland Security is offering a preview of a Federal Register notice for an 18-month extension of Venezuela's 2021 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation and a separate redesignation of Venezuela for TPS. The notice outlines the process for registering for TPS under Venezuela's redesignation and re-registering for the extension.

In a news release originally published by the Department of Homeland Security, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced the extension and redesignation of Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective from December 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025. This decision is in response to the ongoing armed conflict and exceptional and temporary conditions in Cameroon, preventing individuals from safely returning.

Release Date: 02/09/2024

In the fiscal year 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State collaborated to address the evolving needs of U.S. employers, enhance immigration services, and fulfill the agency's humanitarian mission.

Release Date: 02/09/2024 

In a groundbreaking achievement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released data showcasing its remarkable performance in fiscal year (FY) 2023. The agency has demonstrated substantial progress in key areas, including customer experience enhancement, employment-based immigration, naturalization processes, and humanitarian efforts.

We want to bring to your attention the recent development regarding the loss of recognition of the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). This decision, effective Aug. 19, 2022, has significant implications for certain immigration-related student programs and applicants, particularly those associated with English language study, 24-month STEM OPT extension, H-1B, and I-140 petitions.

In response to recent legislation, USCIS is implementing special provisions for certain Afghan and Ukrainian parolees, ensuring they receive benefits similar to refugees. The legislation specifies that covered parolees are eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and benefits available to refugees under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1157).

Effective Nov.

WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the availability of online filing for Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, for certain affirmative asylum applicants. While USCIS continues to accept the latest paper version of the form by mail, this expansion of online filing aims to enhance efficiency and effectiveness for both the agency and stakeholders.

WASHINGTON – Today, USCIS unveiled its Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 progress report (PDF, 1.08 MB), showcasing significant accomplishments in backlog reduction, support for humanitarian missions, and fiscal responsibility. The report provides a comprehensive overview of USCIS initiatives, including efforts to strengthen fiscal stability, implement adjudicatory efficiencies, enact policy measures, and execute agency-wide backlog reduction strategies.