Prevailing wage determinations taking longer than normal. 3 Dec 20, UNITED STATES 17 Jan 20, UNITED STATES Pilot program aims to streamline US applications, Zika travel advisory issued for area in Florida. 11 Feb 16, UNITED STATES 28 Dec 20, UNITED STATES Reports: DHS planning new travel restrictions on several DHS to terminate Temporary Protected Status for Sudan, Temporary protected status extended for South Sudan. DHS Watch was created in 2018, in the middle of the Trump administration, to uphold an immigration system that is competently administered, accountable, and adheres to long-held American values on immigration, according to its website. USCIS will reject H-2B petitions received after February 27, 2023 that request a start date on or after April 1, 2023 and before October 1, 2023, unless the petition is exempt from the H-2B cap. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites. 15 Jun 15, AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES U.S. implements restrictions on travel from India following White House: U.S. to restrict travel from India DHS extends deadline for drivers licenses to comply U.S. Embassy in India extends cancelation of visa White House announces Biden's nomination for director of COVID-19: State Department amends standards for National Interest USCIS reinstates deference policy for extensions of status. 1 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 10 Jun 15, UNITED STATES DHS to accept DACA renewals, not new applications, USCIS to delay furloughs to end of August, China orders U.S. to close consulate in Chengdu. 3 Nov 21, UNITED STATES Nadler, Cummings, Thompson Question Legal Basis for Appointment of Ken Cuccinelli as Acting Director of USCIS Chairs request full explanation and documentation from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) surrounding suspect appointment that may have circumvented the Federal Vacancies Reform Act in order to avoid Senate confirmation process. 21 Aug 19, UNITED STATES 12 May 14, UNITED STATES Biden's Trip to the Border, Andrew Arthur Discusses Biden's Border Catastrophe, Map: Sanctuary Cities, Counties, and States. 27 Aug 18, UNITED STATES 16 Feb 16, UNITED STATES US consulates in Canada to limit visa appointments, Storm halts USCIS services across parts of Northeast, Immigration opponent to take key immigration leadership role. 4 Mar 21, UNITED STATES 20 Dec 17, UNITED STATES 13 Jul 20, UNITED STATES 21 Oct 21, UNITED STATES 18 Jul 16, FRANCE, UNITED STATES 5 Dec 22, UNITED STATES It is the nation's only think tank devoted exclusively to research and policy analysis of the economic, social, demographic, fiscal, and other impacts of immigration on the United States. 6 Jul 22, UNITED STATES 20 Dec 19, UNITED STATES In her testimonybefore the Committee, Ms.Jaddouhighlighted her previous experience at USCIS asgiving her a running start at understanding and undoing bureaucratic hurdlesthat contribute to processing delays. Under the Biden administration, the agency has undertaken steps to shed that legacy by reverting previous restrictive immigration policies, cutting a previous change to the US citizenship test, and altering the way immigrants are discussed in public and within the department by no longer referring to them as aliens.. 29 Oct 20, UNITED STATES 8 Aug 22, UNITED STATES To provide feedback on any of our engagements, areas of concern, or requests for additional information, visit ourFeedback Opportunitiespage. 2 Jun 17, UNITED STATES Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) director Francis Cissna, who was ousted by President Trump in May, is now back at the . US, Mexico, Canada to extend nonessential travel ban. 3 Dec 19, UNITED STATES December Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing to December Visa Bulletin: Significant regression for India EB-2, State Department launches Afghan family reunification landing page, White House accepts resignation of CBP commissioner. Jaddou also spent nine years in the legislative branch first as Rep. Zoe Lofgrens (D-Calif.) senior counsel and then as the majority chief counsel for the House Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. 16 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 29 Mar 18, UNITED STATES Group representing tech companies calls H-1B adjudication practices Second phase of USCIS Notices to Appear policy 9th Circuit affirms preliminary injunction in DACA case, Travelers encouraged to plan now for holiday season. 8 Sep 20, UNITED STATES USCIS says STEM OPT students cant work at DHS to end Temporary Protected Status for Nepal, Supreme Court hears challenge to Trump travel ban. 26 Dec 17, UNITED STATES 1 Aug 16, UNITED STATES COVID-19: State Department extends broader interview waiver, impact Filing period extended for Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness COVID-19: No indication on extension of immigrant and COVID-19 test now required for travel from U.K. This page was not helpful because the content: Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate, Immigration Records and Identity Services Directorate, Office of Equal Opportunity and Inclusion, Refugee, Asylum, and International Operations Directorate, Featured Stories from the USCIS History Office and Library, USCIS Facilities Dedicated to the Memory of Immigrant Medal of Honor Recipients, If You Feel Sick, Do Not Come to Your USCIS Appointment; Please Cancel and Reschedule It. 30 Jun 20, UNITED STATES 2 May 16, UNITED STATES 22 Feb 21, UNITED STATES 14 Mar 18, UNITED STATES 18 Feb 20, UNITED STATES 4 Oct 16, UNITED STATES 17 Feb 17, UNITED STATES USCIS has also faced serious economic problems. 18 Jun 14, UNITED STATES 20 Mar 18, UNITED STATES 14 Aug 18, UNITED STATES 9 Nov 16, UNITED STATES In addition, Congress provided $20 million for Federal Assistance for the Immigrant Citizenship and Integration Grants program. 31 Dec 18, UNITED STATES 3 Oct 22, UNITED STATES 21 Nov 22, UNITED STATES 19 Jan 16, UNITED STATES 1 Apr 21, UNITED STATES 14 Mar 17, UNITED STATES You cancheck your case status, see our case processing times,changeyour addressand more right on our website. 14 Nov 16, UNITED STATES U.K. visa services down at USCIS Application Support Re-registration period now open for South Sudan TPS Quotas reached, H-1B cap filing period closes. Stanford University ( BA, MA) University of California, Los Angeles ( JD) Ur Mendoza Jaddou (born 1974) [2] is an American attorney who is the current director of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security . 8 Jan 15, UNITED STATES (LockA locked padlock) 17 Jan 23, UNITED STATES 20 Sep 22, UNITED STATES 24 Mar 21, UNITED STATES UKs Super Priority visa service expanded to additional Ninth Circuit upholds pause on Trump executive order, Offices closed, flights canceled due to storm. 28 Oct 22, UNITED STATES N.Y. State Squandered $2.1 Billion to Keep Illegals in the U.S. Estimating the Illegal Immigrant Population Using the Current Population Survey, USCIS Publishes its Strategy for FY 2023-2026, Eight Takes on USCIS's 'Certificate of Non-Existence' Some of Them Very Dark, Seasonal Employers Fill Supplemental H-2B Cap, USCIS Officially Makes Additional H-2Bs Available, Aprils CBP Encounters at the Southwest Border Highest Number Ever Recorded, A Closer Look at Bidens Nominee for USCIS Director. 15 Nov 19, UNITED STATES 3 Jul 18, UNITED STATES USCIS must collect a fee of $20,000 or $10,000, depending on certain factors established by the 2022 Act, to finance the EB-5 Integrity Fund from each designated regional center. Midnight H-1B strengthening rule likely to be withdrawn Biden initiates wide-ranging immigration changes on Day 1 Trump order ending Brazil, Europe travel bans unlikely USCIS to suspend in-person services due to safety ICE creates new unit to investigate Optional Practical COVID-19: US to extend nonessential travel ban with COVID-19: Inbound air travelers must show negative test Labor Department to issue new H-1B, PERM wage Acting DHS secretary announces resignation, H-1B wage-prioritization regulation posted today. March Visa Bulletin: Modest advancement for China and Ninth Circuit panel hears arguments on travel ban, State Department reinstates canceled visas following court order. Updated guidance changes age calculation for green card March Visa Bulletin: No movement in key employment-based State Department closes pilot program for online passport U.S. embassy, consulates in Turkey offering emergency services. 27 Aug 15, CANADA, UNITED STATES Secure .gov websites use HTTPS H-1B premium processing to resume for petitions filed USCIS to release new Form I-539, introduce biometrics Report: USCIS delays reach crisis level following changes USCIS, ICE step up scrutiny of foreign student 180-day deadline approaching for foreign students and exchange Venezuelan consular services unavailable in US. 11 Mar 21, UNITED STATES (America's Voice) The Senate confirmed Ur Jaddou as the new director of U.S. 27 Jan 23, UNITED STATES USCIS director discusses upcoming H-1B registration system, other State Department updates guidance for blanket L adjudications Trump announces pick for acting DHS secretary, Additional USCIS petition types may be filed online. 23 Apr 20, UNITED STATES policies. She also pledged to work to improve the immigration agencys financial situation. Podcast: USCIS funding, REAL ID extension, the World USCIS says financial support needed to maintain progress DHS extends deadline for REAL ID compliance, Podcast: Visa delays, USCIS fees, DACA analysis. 10 Sep 20, UNITED STATES 15 Feb 23, UNITED STATES 16 Nov 18, UNITED STATES 30 Dec 15, UNITED STATES 31 Jul 15, UNITED STATES 28 Aug 17, CANADA, MEXICO, UNITED STATES 4 Jan 19, UNITED STATES 3 Jun 22, UNITED STATES 29 Aug 17, UNITED STATES 17 Oct 17, UNITED STATES It has not had a Senate-confirmed director since Lee Francis Cissna, who President Donald Trump compelled to resign in 2019. Your source for the latest immigration news written by experts from the Federation for American Immigration Reform in Washington, DC. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8p.m. Eastern, except on federal holidays. 20 Jul 18, UNITED STATES December Visa Bulletin: EB-3 to advance significantly for Ebola-related travel restrictions spread across globe. This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines and screenings . Supreme Court allows DHS to implement public charge H-1B registration update: Companies may begin creating myUSCIS State Department public charge visa questionnaire approved for Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart to Public charge rule takes effect next week. All of the votes in favor of confirmation came from Democrats, and all of the votes against confirmation were Republicans. 23 Jun 21, UNITED STATES Contact the Public Engagement Divisionor a community relations officer. 24 May 17, UNITED STATES USCIS announces completion of H-1B cap lottery, return State Department renews travel alert for Europe. USCIS officials warned Congress that the agency, which is mostly funded by fees, was running out of money due to a decline in applications during the pandemic and needed an influx of $1.2 billion. During her Senate confirmation hearing in May, Jaddou said her top priority as USCIS director would be to reduce processing times that have kept thousands foreign citizens, and their employers . 22 Sep 22, UNITED STATES 17 Mar 20, UNITED STATES 25 May 16, UNITED STATES While most Republicans (Ranking Member Grassley, Blackburn, Cotton, Cruz, Hawley, Lee, and Tillis) on the committee submitted QFRs, none of the Democrats opted to do so. Any contribution is greatly appreciated and will make a significant impact. 8 Jul 14, UNITED STATES 15 Jul 16, UNITED KINGDOM, UNITED STATES This may include, but is not limited to, the COVID-19 vaccination, influenza vaccination, and/or any future required vaccines . 28 Jul 15, UNITED STATES She subsequently provided identical responses to other Republican senators who raised questions about categorical parole running afoul of the plain language of INA 212(d)(5). 22 Mar 21, UNITED STATES Reminder: Diversity Visa 2024 registration now open. In an extraordinary end run around the law, the Trump administration created a new office for Ken Cuccinelli in order to install him as the acting head of U.S. Self-sufficiency is a hallmark of U.S. immigration law and the Trump rule adhered to that premise. 12 May 22, UNITED STATES 9 Sep 15, UNITED STATES 30 Mar 18, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, UNITED STATES 11 Jan 23, UNITED STATES 20 Oct 14, UNITED STATES 7 Oct 22, UNITED STATES 29 Jul 14, UNITED STATES 2 Feb 17, UNITED STATES 14 Apr 17, UNITED STATES Republicans tried unsuccessfully in 2013 to block a vote to confirm Mayorkas as deputy director of DHS. An official website of the United States government Here's how you know. BAL will continue to track the confirmation process and USCISs policies on immigration, and will provide updates on important developments as they occur. 25 Oct 18, BRAZIL, UNITED STATES 10 Jan 14, UNITED STATES 28 Jan 22, UNITED STATES 2 Aug 17, INDIA, UNITED STATES 16 Jul 20, UNITED STATES Should she be confirmed, I have concerns about her willingness to further stretch the limitations of parole authority, Grassley said. 25 Jan 19, UNITED STATES 9 Oct 17, TURKEY, UNITED STATES 29 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 9 Oct 18, UNITED STATES For inquiries please contact copyright@balglobal.com. Court filing: USCIS to suspend biometrics requirement for U.S. Embassy in Moscow to reduce consular services. 24 May 22, UNITED STATES 19 Oct 18, UNITED STATES 24 Aug 15, AUSTRALIA, UNITED STATES 28 Oct 21, UNITED STATES 6 May 20, UNITED STATES 21 Sep 22, UNITED STATES Restrictions on travel for foreign nationals physically present U.S. extends policy allowing some U.S. citizens to State Department to propose increased fees for some State Department extends interview waiver for certain nonimmigrant U.S. to lift restrictions on travel from countries USCIS will formally withdraw H-1B lottery prioritization rule. Temporary Protected Status extended for Syria. DHS expands Visa Waiver Program restrictions to 3 Rule to benefit E-3, H-1B1, CW-1 workers takes H-1B extension applications experiencing delays. 30 Mar 22, UNITED STATES The idea . Mandatory E-Verify legislation passes House Judiciary Committee, Court reverses USCIS interpretation of H-1B specialty occupation, Supreme Court hears arguments in visa-denial case. 7 Jul 21, UNITED STATES 9 Sep 22, UNITED STATES All rights reserved. 9th Circuit rules against Trump administration in challenge Presidential memo directs agencies to reduce visa overstays, H-1B Employer Data Hub shows high denial rates. President Biden nominated Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to lead CBP. 14 Jul 21, UNITED STATES You may submit comments atregulations.gov, following the instructions in the Federal Register publication about the specific rule, form or other information collection. 22 Jul 21, UNITED STATES 30 Aug 21, UNITED STATES If you have questions about FOIA,email us atFOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov. 9 Feb 17, UNITED STATES 23 Apr 18, UNITED STATES 7 Dec 18, UNITED STATES 15 Feb 19, UNITED STATES 15 Oct 16, UNITED STATES 9 Apr 15, UNITED STATES ESTA website to be updated Monday, requiring pending ICE to begin conducting STEM OPT site visits. Citizenship and Immigration Services. 20 Sep 17, UNITED STATES 4 Aug 21, UNITED STATES 6 Oct 14, UNITED STATES The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) assists individuals and employers in resolving difficulties they are experiencing with U.S. 23 Aug 19, UNITED STATES Worldwide protests after US acknowledges Jerusalem as capital Turkish consulates in U.S. resume visa issuance, but Visa services at 3 Russian consulates to resume. 10 Jul 14, UNITED STATES This includes an expansive use of parole and deferred action authority to give work permits and protection from removal to large categories of illegal aliens. 22 Feb 19, UNITED STATES 14 Mar 20, UNITED STATES A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States. 16 Sep 20, UNITED STATES 29 Jul 22, UNITED STATES Flexible I-9 measures set to expire July 19. 11 Dec 13, UNITED STATES 15 Jun 22, UNITED STATES 13 Jan 21, UNITED STATES 27 Aug 20, UNITED STATES 2 Mar 20, UNITED STATES Supreme Court hears oral arguments on Obama immigration May Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to U.S. Consulate in Toronto to limit third-country nationals USCIS Houston office closed due to flooding. 22 Jul 19, UNITED STATES 3 Aug 17, UNITED STATES 2 Sep 16, CANADA, UNITED STATES If she passes the committee, which is majority-Democrat, her nomination then goes before the full Senate, where she will need at least 51votes (including the vice president's in case of a tie) to be confirmed. 31 Oct 18, UNITED STATES 1, Judge Randolph Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision in L.M.-M. v. Cuccinellia case challenging the appointment of the acting U.S. In his confirmation hearing, Mr. Cissna admitted to providing "technical assistance" . 16 Oct 19, UNITED STATES 27 Jan 17, UNITED STATES 24 Jun 21, UNITED STATES The service centers and the NBC do not provide in-person assistance with questions about your case. 16 Jul 18, UNITED STATES Employers may continue to use current version of Visa Bulletin update: EB-3 unavailable through September. 16 Jun 14, UNITED STATES You can also submit questions or comments at any time on any Policy Manual topic by emailing PolicyFeedback@uscis.dhs.govor by clicking the Feedback button that appears at the top of everyPolicy Manualpage. 2 Jul 20, UNITED STATES 22 Sep 20, UNITED STATES How to Stay Informed on Opportunities to Provide Feedback. State Department directs increased security measures to implement U.S., U.K. announce restrictions on laptops, other devises Trump administration to appeal ruling on revised Executive Judge orders stop to Executive Order on travel. 4 Oct 19, UNITED STATES 22 Jun 17, CUBA, UNITED STATES 4 Apr 18, UNITED STATES 9 Apr 20, UNITED STATES 21 Jun 21, UNITED STATES 24 Jan 23, UNITED STATES 6 Feb 18, UNITED STATES In May . 13 Nov 17, TURKEY, UNITED STATES 18 Apr 16, UNITED STATES Older E-Verify records to be deleted from system. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Ur MendozaJaddou,pledgedto resolveincreased processing times andput a dent inbacklogged immigration applicationsduring a May 26,2021nomination hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. Temporary Protected Status re-registration period opens for Yemen. 9 Sep 16, UNITED STATES 10 Sep 18, UNITED STATES Berta Cassidy provided the USCIS updates and Amanda St. Jean provided the EOIR updates, follow up by questions. 31 Aug 18, UNITED STATES On 2/2/2023, USCIS updated its policy guidance regarding the one-year physical presence requirement for refugees and asylees 10 Nov 14, GLOBAL, UNITED STATES 31 Mar 15, UNITED STATES 17 Jan 18, UNITED STATES 2 Aug 19, UNITED STATES During that time, Padilla said, the California native was able to advise on policies and programs and other complex legal issues, calling her understanding of U.S. immigration law and how USCIS functions second to none.. 23 Apr 19, UNITED STATES In sum, if confirmed, Jaddou appears poised to run USCIS similarly to how former directors Mayorkas and Rodriquez did during the Obama administration. have profound negative impacts on CBP and USCIS, if confirmed by the Senate, 30 Oct 20, UNITED STATES Felicia Escobar Carrillo, USCIS chief of staff, said at a virtual conference in May that the agency will likely need to raise application fees to remain financially solvent. STEM OPT regulation to take effect May 10, USCIS completes data entry of H-1B cap petitions, Diversity Visa lottery results available May 3. 28 Oct 19, UNITED STATES 17 Jun 15, UNITED STATES 4 Dec 14, AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES As the daughter of hard-working immigrants, Ur understands how immigrant families enrich our country and the challenges they face. Contact Hamed Aleaziz at hamed.aleaziz@buzzfeed.com. How Do I File An Equal Employment Opportunity Complaint? 19 Apr 22, UNITED STATES 15 Nov 17, UNITED STATES 5 Apr 19, UNITED STATES USCIS will destroy Permanent Resident Cards, Employment Authorization Cards (EADs) and Travel 20 Jan 21, UNITED STATES By comparison, Jaddou was very direct about her general view of parole authority. USCIS is the Department of Homeland Security subagency responsible for administering immigration laws and processing services and benefits. In an accompanying press release, USCIS Director Ur Jaddou said the new statement was a reflection of feedback from USCIS' workforce and "reflects the inclusive character of both our country and . 18 Jun 21, UNITED STATES 9 Dec 20, UNITED STATES 7 Apr 16, UNITED STATES State Department suspends visa services, issues worldwide Level COVID-19 update: U.S.-Canadian border, USCIS services. 18 Oct 17, UNITED STATES 13 May 20, UNITED STATES 29 Sep 14, UNITED STATES 6 Jul 17, UNITED STATES Unlike Magnus, she has a long resume with stops in Congress, the State Department, USCIS, and at amnesty advocacy groups. 3 Feb 15, UNITED STATES 12 Sep 18, UNITED STATES Number of visas issued by US consulates is January Visa Bulletin update: Dates for Filing chart Government offices to close Christmas Eve, Visa Bulletin: Minimal advancement in most employment-based categories. Premium processing for all H-1Bs may resume by FAQ: H-1B cases and requests for evidence, Comparison of proposed bills to protect undocumented youth. A key question raised in the QFRs by several Republican senators was Jaddous view of parole authority. Jeremy Fudge, Managing Partner. 28 Nov 21, UNITED STATES Ranking member Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) expressed concerns in his opening statement Wednesday about Jaddous involvement in various policies and programs during her prior time at USCIS. 1 Mar 18, UNITED STATES 18 Feb 15, UNITED STATES USCIS announces H-2B cap hit for second half Podcast: H-1B registration, denial rate; digital nomad visas. 11 Aug 21, UNITED STATES 9 Feb 15, UNITED STATES Regulations, Forms, and other Information Collection Activities. How do I Change My Two-Step Verification Code? 13 Dec 18, UNITED STATES 20 Aug 18, UNITED STATES President Joe Biden announced a series of nominations for critical positions throughout the nations federal immigration agencies, including the top positions at U.S.
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