USCIS Announces Employment Authorization Procedures for Liberians Covered by Deferred Enforced Departure
Release Date
09/23/2024
Eligible Liberians can now apply for an EAD valid through June 30, 2026
USCIS
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (used to be BCIS, INS)
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 36 Months for Green Card Renewals
Release Date
09/18/2024
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card.
Lawful permanent residents who properly file Form I-90 to renew an expiring or expired Green Card may receive this extension. Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 24-month extension of the validity of a Green Card.
California Service Center Relocates
Release Date
09/11/2024
On Aug. 12, the California Service Center (CSC) moved to a new facility as USCIS centralizes processing for immigration benefits.
The new address is:
USCIS California Service Center
2642 Michelle Drive
Tustin, CA 92780
USCIS to Open International Field Office in Quito, Ecuador
Release Date
08/30/2024
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced the opening of an international field office in Quito, Ecuador on Sept. 10. The Quito Field Office will focus on increasing refugee processing capacity, consistent with USCIS commitments under the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and helping reunite individuals with their family members already in the United States.
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
08/28/2024 09:34 AM EDT
Edition Date: 08/28/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
Form I-914, Application for T Nonimmigrant Status
08/28/2024 08:26 AM EDT
Edition Date: 08/28/24. Starting Aug. 28, 2024, USCIS will accept only the 08/28/24 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
AAO Processing Times (April - June 2024)
The AAO reports its processing times by form type, displaying the total number of completions for the quarter and the percentage completed within 180 days, which is our goal.
The administrative appeals process has two stages: initial field review and AAO appellate review.
Immigration Law
DHS Implements Keeping Families Together
Release Date
08/19/2024
USCIS Forms Update Notice
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
08/19/2024 11:33 AM EDT
Edition Date: 08/19/24. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page of Form G-1055, Fee Schedule.
Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers
06/07/2024 03:51 PM EDT
USCIS Publishes Filing Guide for Keeping Families Together
Release Date
08/16/2024
On Aug. 19, USCIS will begin accepting requests for, using a new electronic form, Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens. Form I-131F will not be available on uscis.gov until Aug. 19. USCIS is not accepting any other form for Keeping Families Together. Do not file a request for parole in place under this process before Aug. 19, 2024.
California Service Center Moving to New Address August 12
On Aug. 12, the California Service Center will move to a new address. The new facility will help streamline processes by concentrating operations in the new location. The California Service Center will continue to provide prompt and efficient service in processing requests for immigration benefits. The updated address for the California Service Center will be:
California Service Center
2642 Michelle Drive
Tustin, CA 92780