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Sept. 18: Important Update on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Sept. 12: USCIS Clarifies Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
Sept. 11: Immigration Relief for those Impacted by Morocco Earthquake and Libya Flooding
Sept. 1: USCIS Reminds Parolees and Asylees that They May be Eligible to Apply for Employment Authorization

On Sept. 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision on the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Final Rule. For more information, see our web alert.

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USCIS Policy Manual Update

USCIS is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the types of evidence USCIS evaluates to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability (E11) and outstanding professor or researcher (E12) EB-1 immigrant visa classifications.


Visit uscis.gov/policy-manual for more information.

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USCIS recognizes that unforeseen circumstances, such as the Sept. 8 earthquake in Morocco and the Sept. 11 flooding in Libya, may affect your ability to respond to information requests related to your USCIS application, petition, or immigration request. If you cannot submit evidence or respond to a notice or request in a timely manner for reasons directly tied to an unforeseen circumstance, you may show how the disrupting event affected your ability to appear for an interview or submit documents as required. Additionally, if certain immigration documents were damaged, destroyed, or lost, you may request expedited processing to replace those documents.


Please review our Immigration Relief in Emergencies or Unforeseen Circumstances page for further information.

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You are likely eligible to apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) to legally work in the United States if:


  • You were recently paroled into the United States and that parole remains valid; or
  • You have applied for asylum and that application has been pending for at least 150 days.

If you have not already started the EAD application process, you can begin here by creating a USCIS account online and filing Form-I-765. USCIS will mail your EAD to the address you provided in your application if your application is approved. If necessary, you can file a paper application for Form I-765 instead.

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Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

DHS has implemented processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their qualifying immediate family members, may request to come to the United States in a safe and orderly way.

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Uniting for Ukraine

Uniting for Ukraine

Uniting for Ukraine provides a pathway for displaced Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members who are outside the United States to come to the United States and stay temporarily for a two-year period of parole.

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Afghan Related Information

Afghan Related Information

Afghan parolees who received the Afghan Parole Information sheet from Customs and Border Protection and did not to go to the government-run locations where vaccination services are provided must attest to their vaccination status.

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Filing a form online is easier and faster than paper filing. It gives you a simple and personalized way to track your case online. You can also access other USCIS services. Check out our online filing video.

The first step is to create an account.

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Use our online tools and resources to manage your case:

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Most Accessed Forms

Most Accessed Forms

File an application online, download forms, and learn about eligibility and filing requirements.

I-130, Petition for Alien Relative

I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card

N-400, Application for Naturalization

 

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USCIS holds a variety of external stakeholder events in which we share information and obtain feedback on USCIS programs and policies.

  • Upcoming National Engagements
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  • Feedback Opportunities

 

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Get information on eligibility requirements, how to apply, and whether your family members can also apply with you.

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The Citizenship Resource Center has information about the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship, the naturalization process, and how to prepare for the test.

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Many people want to come to the United States to work. Get information on the different application requirements and work options.

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We have many resources to help you achieve your goals. Use our self-service tools to learn about eligibility, our filing fees, and to study for and take the English and civics practice test.

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