Applicants with a pending application with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) are now able to reschedule most biometric services (fingerprinting) appointments online before their appointment date through their myUSCIS online account in most cases. Before, applicants could …
USCIS Provides Guidance on EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances
On June 14, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new criteria for individuals to qualify for an initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) based on the individual’s “compelling circumstances” per 8 CFR 204.5(p). “Compelling circumstances” …
USCIS Removes 60-Day Signature Rule for Civil Surgeons on Form I-693
On March 31, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) removed the 60-day rule for civil surgeon signatures on Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Before this change, the Form I-693 was only acceptable …
Lawful Permanent Residents May Request to Receive ADIT Stamp (I-551) by Mail Delivery
Some permanent residents may now receive their Alien Documentation, Identification and Telecommunication (ADIT) stamp by mail, so that they can avoid scheduling an in-person appointment at a local United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field office. The ADIT stamp, …
USCIS Extends Off-Campus Work Authorization Period for F-1 Students Under SSR
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will now allow F-1 students that qualify for Special Student Relief (SSR) to work off-campus for longer than one year. The SSR is a benefit for F-1 students that are citizens of …
USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its rules for calculating a noncitizen’s age for an immigrant visa to be available. This clarifying change allows more dependent noncitizen children to be able to qualify for a green card …
New Green Card and Employment Authorization Card Design
On January 30, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began issuing newly designed permanent resident cards (also known as green cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). The new green cards and EADs now have more detailed artwork, …
USCIS Allows More Time to Respond to Certain Requests and Notices
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will allow 60 more days for individuals to respond to certain requests or notices issued between March 1, 2020, and March 23, 2023. This extension applies to the following: USCIS will consider …
48 Month Extension of Green Cards for Conditional Residents with Pending I-751 or I-829
On January 23, 2023, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency will extend the validity of permanent resident cards (also known as green cards) for individuals that properly filed Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions …
USCIS to Allow Premium Processing for EB-1C and EB-2 NIW Petitions
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that beginning January 30, 2023, the agency will allow US employers to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service with a filing fee for faster processing of new and pending …