Policy Updates Stay updated on the latest policies and processes from USCIS, USDHS, and USDOS. Christianne Shiraz 2/4/25 Christianne Shiraz 2/4/25 USDHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/22/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/22/25 USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 USDHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Certain Countries Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 USDHS Secretary Mayorkas and USDOS Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/8/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/8/25 USCIS Issues New Guidance on O-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/6/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/6/25 USCIS Offices Closed January 9, 2025 Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/18/24 USCIS Announces Policy Manual Update on Case Assistance and Feedback Options Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/17/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/17/24 USDHS Announces H-1B Modernization Final Rule to Improve Program Integrity and Efficiency Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/16/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/16/24 The American Federation of Musicians will be Closed December 24-25 and January 1-2 Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/10/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/10/24 USDHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/3/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/3/24 Fractured Atlas will be Closed from December 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025 Read More Christianne Shiraz 12/2/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/2/24 USCIS Now Requires Form I-693 to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants Read More Christianne Shiraz 11/14/24 Christianne Shiraz 11/14/24 USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization Read More Christianne Shiraz 10/2/24 Christianne Shiraz 10/2/24 USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability Read More Christianne Shiraz 9/23/24 Christianne Shiraz 9/23/24 USCIS Issues Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Form I-140 Read More Christianne Shiraz 9/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 9/18/24 USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals Read More Christianne Shiraz 7/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 7/18/24 USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship Read More Christianne Shiraz 4/4/24 Christianne Shiraz 4/4/24 USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period Read More Christianne Shiraz 3/21/24 Christianne Shiraz 3/21/24 USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying Expedite Requests Read More Christianne Shiraz 1/24/24 Christianne Shiraz 1/24/24 USCIS Updates Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests Read More Older Posts
Christianne Shiraz 2/4/25 Christianne Shiraz 2/4/25 USDHS Terminates the 2023 Designation of Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status Read More
Christianne Shiraz 1/22/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/22/25 USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants Read More
Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 USDHS Announces Extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Certain Countries Read More
Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/10/25 USDHS Secretary Mayorkas and USDOS Secretary Blinken Announce Designation of Romania into the Visa Waiver Program Read More
Christianne Shiraz 1/8/25 Christianne Shiraz 1/8/25 USCIS Issues New Guidance on O-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/18/24 USCIS Announces Policy Manual Update on Case Assistance and Feedback Options Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/17/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/17/24 USDHS Announces H-1B Modernization Final Rule to Improve Program Integrity and Efficiency Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/16/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/16/24 The American Federation of Musicians will be Closed December 24-25 and January 1-2 Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/10/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/10/24 USDHS Announces Permanent Increase of the Automatic Extension Period for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/3/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/3/24 Fractured Atlas will be Closed from December 21, 2024 through January 5, 2025 Read More
Christianne Shiraz 12/2/24 Christianne Shiraz 12/2/24 USCIS Now Requires Form I-693 to be Submitted with Form I-485 for Certain Applicants Read More
Christianne Shiraz 11/14/24 Christianne Shiraz 11/14/24 USCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization Read More
Christianne Shiraz 10/2/24 Christianne Shiraz 10/2/24 USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Eligibility Criteria for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability Read More
Christianne Shiraz 9/23/24 Christianne Shiraz 9/23/24 USCIS Issues Guidance on Paying Fees and Completing Form I-140 Read More
Christianne Shiraz 9/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 9/18/24 USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals Read More
Christianne Shiraz 7/18/24 Christianne Shiraz 7/18/24 USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship Read More
Christianne Shiraz 4/4/24 Christianne Shiraz 4/4/24 USCIS Announces New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period Read More
Christianne Shiraz 3/21/24 Christianne Shiraz 3/21/24 USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Clarifying Expedite Requests Read More
Christianne Shiraz 1/24/24 Christianne Shiraz 1/24/24 USCIS Updates Guidance on Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests Read More
