NEWS

Effective April 1, 2024, the filing location for some concurrently filed forms are changing. A move to lockbox locations from service centers is expected to drive efficiency among other benefits.

The Fifth Circuit blocked the Texas immigration law in a divided decision. The majority of the Circuit Court found that federal immigration law likely supersedes state laws.

USCIS provided an update for the expedite request process related to government interests or humanitarian emergencies, including travel-related requests.

Due to a temporary system outage, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is extending the FY2025 H-1B cap registration period to Monday, March 25, 2024, at noon Eastern time.

The Fifth Circuit judges questioned Texas on the enforcement procedures of the State law that gives Texas law enforcement officials the authority to stop, arrest, and detain individuals thought to be in the state without a legal basis.

In an abrupt turn around, the U.S. Supreme Court is allowing the Texas migrant law to stand. This gives law enforcement officials the authority to stop, inspect, and detain individuals believed to be in the state without a legal basis.

Asylum interview screening at the border is being completed at twice the rate per month as a year ago, per DHS, with fewer approval being granted.

A group of FY 2020 diversity visa lottery winners asks the Washington D.C. federal court to order the immediate processing of their green cards.

USCIS revealed a new streamlined process for refugees to receive their Employment Authorization Document. Specific requirements apply.

FY2025 H-1B cap petition registrations are now open, as of noon Eastern time on March 6, 2024. The registration period remains open until noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.