The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced significant changes to the filing procedures and fees for H-1B visa petitions, effective April 1, 2024. Initial Registration Period Closure: The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap season concluded on March 25, 2024. USCIS will randomly select beneficiaries from properly submitted registrations … Read more
Vice President Kamala Harris plans to meet President Bernardo Arévalo of Guatemala on Monday. This is happening because many people from Guatemala are coming to the United States, and the government wants to find solutions. They will talk about “safe mobility offices.” These offices help people apply for refugee status without having to travel to … Read more
Texas Law SB4 has caused many arguments in court this week. The Supreme Court said it could be used on Tuesday, but another court stopped it again. Even though the law is stopped for now, many people in North Texas met in Dallas on Sunday to show they don’t like it. They say the law … Read more
A big fight is happening between the Biden government and Texas about a law called SB4. This law in Texas says police can arrest people who are in the country illegally. It also lets judges order these people to be sent out of the country. The Biden government says this law is not okay because … Read more
As Venezuela gets ready for its presidential elections this summer, many people are worried that more Venezuelans might leave the country. This is because of the tough political rules and the hard life caused by the Chavez-Maduro government. The United States’ yearly warning about dangers lists Venezuela, Cuba, and Nicaragua as places where lots of … Read more
USCIS has made some important updates to how it handles expedite requests. These changes aim to clarify how USCIS considers requests related to government interests and emergencies, including urgent humanitarian situations and travel-related matters. Additionally, the update explains the process for making an expedite request and provides insight into how USCIS processes these requests. Here’s … Read more
Burma’s TPS Extended: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will extend Burma’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for another 18 months, from May 26, 2024, to Nov. 25, 2025. This extension means that people who currently have TPS for Burma can keep their status until Nov. 25, 2025, if they still meet … Read more
USCIS is reopening an office in Tegucigalpa, Honduras. This office will focus on helping refugees and reuniting families. The head of USCIS, Ur M. Jaddou, said reopening the office is essential for the Biden-Harris administration’s goals. They want to make it easier for people to come to the U.S. in a safe and organized way. … Read more
The US government is giving people more time to apply for a specific work visa (H-1B Visa) for the year starting October 2024. There was a problem with the website people use to apply, so the deadline was extended from March 22nd to March 25th at noon Eastern Time. Here’s what you need to know:
Mexico has raised concerns about a controversial immigration law in Texas, warning that it could lead to significant tension between the United States and Mexico. The law, known as Senate Bill 4 (SB 4), was signed by Texas Governor Greg Abbott in December and aims to make illegal entry into Texas a state crime, allowing … Read more