Immigration news & commentary

NTA Blog Entries

AOS applicants applying for H-1 visa

AOS applicants applying for H-1 visa

Update to Filing Location for Form I-918 and Form I-485 for Applicants Filing Based on U Nonimmigrant Status

Starting June 29, 2020, petitioners residing in certain states must file the following forms at the Nebraska Service Center, instead of the Vermont Service Center:

Updates to Lockbox Filing Locations

USCIS recently updated the lockbox filing location information for the following USCIS form(s). Please see the “Where to File” section of the webpage for your form. Filing Location Updates in 2021

EB4 Green Card Blog Entries

Social networking sites being used to trace fraud

Social networking sites being used to trace fraud

USCIS Releases U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide to Better Support Certifying Agencies to Protect Victims of Crimes

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published the U Visa Law Enforcement Resource Guide (PDF, 1.58 MB) to provide law enforcement and other certifying agencies with helpful information and best practices for the U visa certification process.

Updates to Lockbox Filing Locations

USCIS recently updated the lockbox filing location information for the following USCIS form(s). Please see the “Where to File” section of the webpage for your form.

Advance Parole Blog Entries

Another attack on H-1 and L-1 visas. Raised fees

Another attack on H-1 and L-1 visas. Raised fees

Update to Form I-918

USCIS recently updated the following USCIS form(s): Update to Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status03/13/2017 01:38 PM EDT New edition dated 02/07/17. Starting 05/12/17, USCIS will only accept the 02/07/17 edition. Until then, you can use the 01/15/13, 11/23/10 and 08/31/07 editions. For mo...

USCIS Adopts AAO Decision on TPS and Authorized Travel

Release Date 08/31/2020 TPS Beneficiaries Retain Same Immigration Status after Traveling Abroad WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a Policy Memorandum (PDF, 268.36 KB) adopting the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision on Matter of Z‑R‑Z‑C.