The USCIS has announced that it has updated it Visitor procedure and policy to consider fully vaccinated persons! Individuals who are fully vaccinated will no longer have to wear a mask. The USCIS News Alert stated, “To be considered fully vaccinated, it must be at least two weeks after receiving…
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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): NE, NV and NH (Update 8-6-20)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…
Rescheduling Biometric Services Appointments by Phone
On Tuesday May 11th, USCIS announced that clients with scheduled biometric services appointments can now call the USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) to reschedule their biometric services appointment with the USCIS Application Support Center if needed. You must call before your scheduled appointment and show good cause for rescheduling! Please view…
USICS Withdrawal of Proposed Rule on Removal of Entrepreneur Parole Program
USCIS has published a notice in the Federal Register that as of May 11, 2021 they are withdrawing the proposed rule published May 29, 2018. The 2018 Trump Administration change removed the International Entrepreneur Parole Program, this action will restore it! Background: Under the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), DHS may…
USCIS to Suspend Biometrics Requirement for Certain I-539 Applicants!
As of May 17th, USCIS will suspend biometrics requirements for certain Form I-539 applicants. This suspension will apply to certain H-4, L-2, E-1, E-2, and E-3 categories. This change was caused by a declaration submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington for the case Edkunni…
President Joe Biden Addresses a Joint Session of Congress – Immigration Excerpt!
On Wednesday, April 26th, President Biden addressed a joint session of Congress for the first time, marking the first 100 days in office. He listed his achievements, such as his administration’s Covid Vaccination Program. He also talked about many of his goals for the future of our country, including immigration!…
DHS Seeks Public Input to Identify Barriers that Limit or Prevent Access to Immigration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a Request for Public Input in the Federal Register, “Identifying Barriers Across U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Benefits and Services; Request for Public Input”. This notice is looking for comments from the public on how to reduce barriers and obtain full…
Biden Administration Proposes Adding up to 100 New Immigration Judges to reduce Backlogs!
The Biden Administration has proposed adding up to 100 new immigration judges to their Immigration Courts. This part of the overall national budget proposal would allocate millions more in funding to help clear up the immigration legal backlogs, which include hearings and asylum requests. Please view this Nevada Current News…
Immigration News – Top News Stories – Refugee Admissions
The Biden Administration quickly reversed itself on the number of refugee admissions after a huge outcry from Democrats and Immigration Advocates! Read some of the different points of view in the stories below! List of some of the Top News Stories related to “Refugee Admissions”: The Hill, 4/16//21: White House…
Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MS, MO and MT (Update 8-6-20)
The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…