USCIS Updates keep customers and stakeholders aware of routine programmatic changes such as forms updates, filing location changes and visa caps.
August 2012
USCIS Begins Accepting Requests for Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
Agency successfully meets 60-day implementation date
08/15/2012
June 2012
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2013 H-1B Cap
06/12/2012
Public Comment Period Ends for Proposed Rule to Create a Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Process
USCIS to Review Comments and Reminds Public that Rule is Not Yet in Effect
06/01/2012
May 2012
USCIS to Centralize Filing and Adjudication for Certain Waivers of Inadmissibility in the United States
New System Will Standardize Process for Immigrant Visa Applicants Worldwide
05/23/2012
USCIS Transfers More Historical Records to National Archives
Approximately 44,000 Files to be transferred to Archives Facility in San Bruno, Calif.
05/22/2012
USCIS Issues Precedent Appeals Decision on P-3 Nonimmigrant Visa Petition
Issuance Based on 2009 Petition by Los Angeles-based Skirball Cultural Center
05/15/2012
DHS Announces Re-designation and 18-Month Extension of Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
Registration and Re-registration Period Opens May 1, 2012
05/01/2012
April 2012
Proposed Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver Is Not in Effect
04/27/2012
USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2013 H-1B Petitions
04/09/2012
USCIS Grants Temporary Extension of Accommodation for Sheepherders in H-2A Status
04/05/2012
USCIS to Expedite Review for Certain Cases Affected by Specific Administrative Inaccuracies
04/04/2012
March 2012
Temporary Protected Status Designated for the Syrian Arab Republic
03/29/2012
USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Revisions to Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9
03/27/2012
USCIS to Accept H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2013 Beginning April 2, 2012
Petitioners are Reminded to Follow Regulatory Requirements
03/27/2012
USCIS Announces Citizenship and Integration Grant Opportunity
Grants Will Support Citizenship Preparation Services for Permanent Residents
03/20/2012
USCIS Grants Temporary Extension of Accommodation for Sheepherders in H-2A Status
03/20/2012
February 2012
USCIS Unable to Resume Processing Adoptions from Vietnam
02/02/2012
January 2012
USCIS Announces 58 Countries Whose Nationals are Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Participation
01/17/2012
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Salvadorans
Re-registration Open Until March 12, 2012
01/10/2012
USCIS Announces Changes to Stand-Alone I-130 Filing Locations
01/01/2012
December 2011
Temporary Protected Status Re-registration Period for Honduran and Nicaraguan Nationals Ends Jan. 5, 2012
12/27/2011
November 2011
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2012 H-1B Cap
11/23/2011
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Hondurans
Re-registration Opens Nov. 4, 2011
11/04/2011
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaraguans
Re-registration Opens Nov. 4, 2011
11/04/2011
October 2011
USCIS Improves Processing for Naturalization and Citizenship Forms
Enhancements to Streamline Processing Begin Oct. 30, 2011
10/19/2011
DHS Announces 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan and Designation for South Sudan
Current TPS Beneficiaries Also Granted Automatic Extension of Work Authorization
10/13/2011
September 2011
USCIS Seeks Public Comments on Proposed Rule Impacting Certain Pending Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Applications
09/27/2011
USCIS Publishes CNMI Transitional Worker Final Rule
Allows Eligible Employers to Petition for Foreign Workers Living in the CNMI
09/07/2011
USCIS Seeks Public Comment on Proposal to Amend Special Immigrant Juvenile Regulations
09/06/2011
August 2011
DHS Publishes Business Transformation Regulation
First in Series of Regulations Designed to Facilitate Electronic Filing and Handling of USCIS Benefit Requests
08/29/2011
Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
USCIS Automatically Extends Validity of Employment Authorization Documents
08/16/2011
USCIS Centralizes Filing of Form I-130
Improved Process for Petitioners Abroad will Increase Efficiency and Flexibility
08/15/2011
N-400 Priority Processing for Certain Non-Citizen SSI Recipients
08/12/2011
USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of Haiti to File for Temporary Protected Status
08/12/2011
July 2011
USCIS Announces End of Parole Program in Moscow
Update
07/12/2011
May 2011
18-Month Extension and Re-designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected StatusUpdate
05/19/2011
April 2011
USCIS Issues Final Rule on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Final Rule Adopts Interim Rule Improving Integrity of Form I-9 Process
04/14/2011
USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2012 H-1B Petitions
04/08/2011
March 2011
USCIS Reminds Grant Applicants of April 1 Deadline
Applicants for Citizenship Preparation and Integration Funds Must File Electronically
03/30/2011
USCIS to Start Accepting H-1B Petitions for FY 2012 on April 1, 2011
03/18/2011
USCIS Reminds Japanese Nationals Impacted by Recent Disaster of Available Immigration Benefits
03/17/2011
H-1B Cap Exemptions Based on Relation or Affiliation
03/16/2011
USCIS Seeks Public Comments on New Prevailing Wage Rates for H-2B Construction Workers in Guam
03/16/2011
USCIS Will Offer Protection for Victims of Human Trafficking and Other Violations
03/11/2011
Salvadorans Provided With Interim Employment Authorization Documents
03/08/2011
USCIS to Close its Office in Vietnam on March 31
Will Stop Accepting Applications March 25
03/08/2011
February 2011
USCIS to Issue Employment Authorization and Advance Parole Card for Adjustment of Status Applicants
02/11/2011
January 2011
USCIS Reaches FY 2011 H-1B Cap
01/27/2011
New Countries Eligible to Participate in H-2A and H-2B Programs
01/14/2011
USCIS Implements Help HAITI Act of 2010
Public Invited to Comment on Interim Memo Until January 14
01/03/2011
December 2010
USCIS Revises Form for Naturalization Candidates Seeking Medical Disability Exceptions
Updated Form N-648 and Training Will Enhance Consistency and Clarity
12/22/2010
USCIS dit Haïtiens pour inscrire Statut de Protection Temporaire
12/21/2010
USCIS Mise à Jour: USCIS veut rappeler à tous les citoyens d'Haïti la date limite d'inscriptions pour la Protection de Statut Temporaire
12/21/2010
USCIS Reminds Haitians to Register for Temporary Protected Status
12/21/2010
November 2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for SomaliaUpdate
11/01/2010
October 2010
USCIS Naturalizes 15 Sailors in the Philippines
10/29/2010
New Application and Petition Fees Go Into Effect on Nov. 23, 2010
10/26/2010
September 2010
Puerto Rico Birth Certificates Issued Before July 1, 2010 Now Valid through Oct. 30, 2010
09/30/2010
USCIS Reminds Salvadorans to Follow Late Re-Registration for TPS GuidanceUpdate
09/13/2010
Effects of Invalid Puerto Rico Birth Certificates on the Form I-9 Process
Dates updated to reflect new extension
09/09/2010
August 2010
USCIS Announces Change to Filing Location for Nepali Adoption PetitionsUpdate
08/27/2010
USCIS Implements H-1B and L-1 Fee Increase According to Public Law 111-230
08/19/2010
USCIS Reminds Eligible Nationals of El Salvador to Re-Register for TPS
Update
08/13/2010
USCIS Extends Closing Date for National Children's Art Project
Deadline for Submitting Artwork Extended by Two Weeks
08/04/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e)
08/03/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Entrepreneur
08/03/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-817, Application for Family Unity Benefits
08/03/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status
08/03/2010
Revised Filing Instructions for Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative
08/03/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
08/03/2010
July 2010
USCIS Expands Payment Options at All Domestic Offices
Customers May Pay Using Checks, Money Orders and Credit Cards; Cash No Longer a Payment Option
07/26/2010
USCIS Reminds Hondurans and Nicaraguans to Follow Late Re-Registration for TPS Guidance
07/16/2010
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07/13/2010
Closing Date to Comment on Proposed Fee Rule Approaches
07/12/2010
Temporary Protected Status Registration Period Extended for Haitian NationalsUpdate
07/12/2010
USCIS Announces Six Additional Months for Haitian Nationals to Seek Temporary Protected StatusNews Release
07/12/2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for El SalvadorAutomatic 6-Month Extension for Employment Authorization Documents Included
07/09/2010
Video of Independence Day Naturalization Ceremonies
07/08/2010
June 2010
New Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card
06/14/2010
USCIS Reminds Guatemalans of Certain Immigration Benefits AvailableNews Release
06/10/2010
May 2010
USCIS Centralizes Filing for Qualifying Family of Deceased Service Members
Specialized USCIS Team to Handle Applications from Certain Spouses, Children and Parents of Deceased Service Members
05/19/2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for HondurasUpdate
Automatic 6-Month Extension for Employment Authorization Documents Included
05/05/2010
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for NicaraguaUpdate
Automatic 6-Month Extension for Employment Authorization Documents Included
05/05/2010
April 2010
USCIS Reminds Haitians to Register for Temporary Protected StatusUpdate
04/13/2010
Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans Draws to a Close at Request of Haitian GovernmentUSCIS Update
USCIS to resume Haitian orphan adoptions through regular process
04/07/2010
Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans Draws to a Close at Request of Haitian Government
USCIS to resume Haitian orphan adoptions through regular process
04/07/2010
USCIS Announces Revised Forms I-600 and I-600A
04/01/2010
March 2010
Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
USCIS Automatically Extends Validity of Employment Authorization Documents
03/19/2010
USCIS Reminds Chilean Nationals of Immigration Benefits AvailableNews Release
03/10/2010
USCIS Reminds Petitioners to Provide Approved Labor Condition Applications
03/10/2010
February 2010
Revised Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, and Revised Filing Locations
02/25/2010
Revised Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, and Revised Filing Locations
02/25/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
02/24/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-102, Application for Replacement/Initial Nonimmigrant Departure Document
02/22/2010
USCIS to Offer Free E-Verify Informational Seminars for Federal Contractors
02/19/2010
Change of Filing Location for Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
02/19/2010
USCIS Issues Additional Information Regarding the Employ American Workers Act (EAWA) to Employers Filing H-1B Petitions
02/04/2010
DHS Implements Regulation to Enhance Attorney Discipline Program
02/02/2010
USCIS Revises Medical Certificiation for Disability Exceptions
Revised Form N-648 available for a 60-day comment period
02/01/2010
USCIS to Issue Revised Approval Notices for Certain Forms I-129 and I-539
02/01/2010
January 2010
USCIS to Reissue Advance Parole Documents
01/27/2010
USCIS Update: USCIS Warns of Immigration Scams Targeting Haitian Applicants for Temporary Protected Status
01/25/2010
USCIS Update: Registration Begins for Temporary Protected Status to Haiti
01/21/2010
USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on Establishing the "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions
01/13/2010
December 2009
USCIS Grants One-Time Accommodation for Sheepherders in H-2A Status
Three-year limitation of stay begins on Jan. 17, 2009 when H-2A final rule became effective
12/31/2009
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Sudan (USCIS Update)
12/30/2009
USCIS Reaches FY 2010 H-1B Cap
12/22/2009
U Nonimmigrant Interim Relief Final Filing Date Extended
Temporary Benefits Expiration Date Extended Until Febrary 1, 2010
12/18/2009
Classification for Nurses Working in a Health Professional Shortage Area Set to Expire
H-1C nonimmigrant category to end on Dec. 21, 2009
12/17/2009
USCIS Update: Change of Filing Location for Form N-400
12/17/2009
Update: USCIS Announces Advance Parole Procedures for the CNMI
12/16/2009
Update: USCIS Announces Parole Procedures for Travel within the USA
12/16/2009
USCIS Update: U Nonimmigrant Interim Relief Recipients Reminded to Apply for U Visa
Temporary Benefits Set to Expire December 31, 2009
12/14/2009
USCIS Update: Revised Filing Addresses for Form I-600 and I-600A
12/14/2009
USCIS Update: Revised Filing Addresses for Forms I-800 and I-800A
12/14/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Extends Comment Period for the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Transitional Worker Program
Comment period for Interim Final Rule to remain open until Jan. 8, 2010
12/09/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Launches Immigration Inquiry Mailbox for Canadian Customers
12/09/2009
USCIS Update: Court Grants Injunction of Transitional Worker Rule
12/02/2009
November 2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Will Exercise Parole Authority for Certain Foreign Nationals in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
11/30/2009
USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for O and P Visa Classifications
11/27/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS to Hold Certain Cases Pending Changes to Vaccination Requirements
11/25/2009
Law Extends USCIS Programs through September 2012
11/23/2009
USCIS Standardizes Process for Accommodating Customers with Disabilities
11/19/2009
Update: USCIS Extends Grace Period for Accepting Previous Version of the Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative Form
11/09/2009
USCIS Launches Informational Video on the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) Program
11/06/2009
USCIS Update: Temporary Acceptance of H-1B Petitions Without Department of Labor Certified Labor Condition Applications (LCAs)
11/05/2009
USCIS Revises Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
11/01/2009
October 2009
Update: USCIS Amends Immigration Regulations Relating to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)
Program Allows Eligible Employers to Petition for Non-Resident Workers in CNMI
10/27/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Revises Form I-601, Application for Waiver
10/21/2009
USCIS Reminds Applicants for Travel Documents to Apply Early
10/19/2009
Update: USCIS Clarifies Requirements for Agents Filing as Petitioners for the O and P Visa Classifications
10/07/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Announces Publication of New Notice of Entry of Appearance forms for Attorneys or Accredited Representatives
10/02/2009
September 2009
Sunset Date to Affect Regional Center Proposals under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program
Certain Form I-526 Petitions and Form I-485 Application Affected
09/25/2009
USCIS Update: Interim Employment Authorization Documents Provided for Nationals of El Salvador
09/17/2009
Interim Employment Authorization Documents Provided for Nationals of El Salvador
09/16/2009
USCIS Proposes Investor Program for the CNMI
Proposal Provides Status for Eligible Long-Term Investors in the CNMI During Transition Period
09/14/2009
Federal Contractors Required to Use E-Verify Beginning Sept. 8, 2009
Effective Sept. 8, 2009, federal contractors and subcontractors will be required to use the E-Verify system to verify their employees' eligibility to work in the United States
09/01/2009
August 2009
USCIS Update:Correction of I-90 Duplicate Receipt Numbers (31KB PDF)
08/28/2009
Stand Alone Application Support Centers Change in Schedule
08/26/2009
USCIS Reminds Eligible Applicants under Ruiz-Diaz to File Adjustment of Status Application before End of August
08/14/2009
USCIS Explains Employment-Related Notification Requirements for Petitioners of Religious Workers
08/10/2009
USCIS to Accept New H-2B Fiscal Year 2009 Petitions
Employers Encouraged to Use Premium Processing Need to File with Labor Certification
08/06/2009
July 2009
18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Somalia
07/27/2009
USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing Service for R-1 Nonimmigrant Religious Worker Visa Classification
07/21/2009
USCIS Issues Additional Information to Employers Whose H-1B Petitions for Health Care Specialty Occupations Have Been Denied
07/17/2009
June 2009
USCIS Issues Guidance on Employment Eligibility Verification Form
Form I-9 Remains Valid Beyond Current Expiration Date of June 30, 2009
06/26/2009
USCIS Announces Resumption of Premium Processing Service for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker
06/22/2009
USCIS Issues Guidance Memorandum on EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
Update to Adjudicators Field Manual Clarifies the Timing of Job Creation and the Meaning of ¿Full-Time¿ Job Positions
06/18/2009
Rule Requiring Federal Contractors to Use E-Verify System Delayed
06/03/2009
May 2009
USCIS Reminds Applicants for Adjustment of Status, Asylum, Legalization, and TPS Beneficiaries to Obtain Advance Parole Before Traveling Abroad
05/29/2009
USCIS Updates Information on FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
USCIS has received approximately 45,500 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally-mandated 65,000 cap. The agency continues to accept petitions subject to the general cap.
05/18/2009
USCIS Announces Extension of the J-1 Entry Date for International Medical Graduates to Qualify for ¿Conrad 30¿ Waiver
05/11/2009
USCIS Modifies Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
Revised Form I-914 Effective on May 6, 2009
05/06/2009
USCIS Proposes Revisions to Form Used to Verify Honorable Military Service
05/04/2009
Law Extends Non-Minister Special Immigrant Religious Worker Program
USCIS Will Receive Petitions through Sept. 29, 2009
05/04/2009
April 2009
USCIS Revises Filing Instructions and Direct Mail Program for the Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Form I-90)
Applicants to File Supporting Documentation with Applications to Lockbox in Phoenix
04/27/2009
USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
Regular Updates Posted on USCIS Web site
04/27/2009
USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
04/20/2009
Applicability Date for E-Verify Federal Contractor Rule Extended
04/16/2009
USCIS Issues Reminder TPS for Burundi Ends on May 2
04/15/2009
USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2010 H-1B Petitions
04/08/2009
USCIS Reminds all U.S. Employers of Requirements to Use Revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification
04/03/2009
March 2009
Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
USCIS Automatically Extends Validity of Employment Authorization Documents
03/26/2009
USCIS Announces $1.2 Million Citizenship Grant Program
Up to 12 Grants Offered to Community-Based Organizations Serving Immigrant Population
03/12/2009
EB-5 Immigrant Investor Pilot Program Extended
Certain Form I-526 Petitions and Form I-485 Applications Affected
03/12/2009
USCIS Adds Passport Data in E-Verify Process for Foreign-Born Citizens
Enhancement Reducing Tentative Nonconfirmations
03/04/2009
February 2009
Premium Processing Service Expanded for Certain Form I-140 Petitions
02/24/2009
USCIS to Adjudicate Petitions Filed Within the Russian Federation to Classify Orphans as Immediate Relatives
02/24/2009
Sunset Date to Affect Regional Center Proposals Under the Immigrant Investor Pilot Program
02/19/2009
USCIS Announces The Status of Cambodian Adoptions
02/11/2009
Non-Minister Category of Special Immigrant Religious Workers To Expire On March 6, 2009
02/04/2009
USCIS Urges H-2A and H-2B Petitioners to Use the New Form I-129
02/04/2009
January 2009
USCIS Delays Rule Changing List of Documents Acceptable to Verify Employment Eligibility
Reopens Public Comment Period for 30 days
01/30/2009
USCIS Offices in Washington, D.C. to Close for Two Federal Holidays
01/13/2009
USCIS Update: USCIS Changes Filing Location for EB-5 Related Items
01/12/2009
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of Fiscal Year 2009
01/08/2009
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Re-registration Period for Nationals of Honduras, Nicaragua and El Salvador Ended December 30, 2008
01/07/2009
USCIS Updates Count of FY2010 H-1B Petition Filings
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