The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to open new offices in Qatar and Turkey. These offices will help process refugees and collaborate with other groups. The Biden-Harris administration plans to accept 125,000 refugees this year. USCIS will help with this by opening offices in Qatar and Turkey, which are important places for handling … Read more
People who want to immigrate to the United States usually have to deal with many rules, forms, and medical examinations. Among these requirements, the medical exam is an important step in the immigration process. Understanding the validity of medical exams for U.S. immigration is essential for applicants to ensure a smooth transition into their new … Read more
Head of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Patrick Lechleitner, informed lawmakers this week that China ranks among the top three countries failing to cooperate in receiving their deported nationals. This revelation coincides with a notable increase in Chinese nationals encountered at the southern border. During a House Appropriations Committee hearing, Rep. John Rutherford queried Lechleitner … Read more
The U.S. Immigration Department received 19,000 requests for H-2B visas from people who used to work in the U.S. and want to return. These visas are specifically for jobs that start between April 1 and May 14, 2024, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2024 TFR). Applicants must apply by April 17, 2024, … Read more
Immigrants in Iowa are feeling scared and confused because of a new law. The law says police can arrest some undocumented immigrants and judges can order them to leave the country. This has made Maria Acosta, who helps immigrants, feel powerless and upset. She doesn’t know how to help them. Enya Cid, a student in … Read more
The Florida heat protection bill has been a topic of controversy. Here are the key details: Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Heat Protection Bill, which prohibits local governments in Florida from requiring heat protection for outdoor workers. What are the arguments for and against the Florida Heat Protection Bill? Here are the arguments for … Read more
Good news for Palestinians living in the USA! The US government is now letting certain Palestinians apply to get work permits. These permits are valid until August 2025. More: DHS Extends and Redesignates Temporary Protected Status for Ethiopia Who can apply? How to apply? Other helpful information: For more details, you can check the US … Read more
The Department of Homeland Security announced that Ethiopia’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) will be extended for 18 more months, from June 13, 2024, to December 12, 2025. This means that people from Ethiopia who already have TPS can keep it if they still qualify. They need to re-register during a 60-day period by filling out … Read more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is making things a bit clearer for employers who are sponsoring foreign workers in science or art fields. Here’s what you need to know: There are no major changes, but this clarifies the process for employers sponsoring foreign workers in science or art. Note: For more information, please … Read more
Starting from May 9, 2024, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer accept asylum applications that are incorrectly filed at service centers. Instead, applicants must submit their applications to the designated lockbox based on their residence. This change was announced on May 31, 2023, and finalized on September 5, 2023, with updates … Read more