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USCIS Proposes Collecting Social Media Handles on Immigration Forms
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through USCIS, proposes a new information collection to include social media identifiers on immigration…
New Policy Clarifies Use of Notices to Appear for Deportation Cases
This USCIS memorandum updates policy on issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs), detailing circumstances where NTAs are issued against inadmissible or…
H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 Visa Processing Times as of March 1, 2025
The following report presents the latest updates on the processing times for H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 visa applications based on…
Do Deportations Threaten Property Rights? New Policies Spark Alarm
Deported undocumented immigrants do not face automatic confiscation of all assets, but property rights issues arise due to enforcement practices.…
Los Angeles Public Library Expands Free Immigration Help Across Branches
Los Angeles Public Libraries' New Americans Initiative offers free, multilingual immigration and citizenship services across seven locations. Services include legal…
USCIS Releases Guidance on Cancelling Public Charge Bond with Form I-356
Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond. Eligible applicants include the alien, obligor, or representatives.…
What to Do If You Get Married While Your I-485 Is Still Pending
If a primary applicant marries while their I-485 is pending, they should notify USCIS promptly, ideally within 30 days. This…
USCIS Memo Halts Immigration Applications for Many Parolees
A USCIS memo imposes an indefinite pause on processing benefits like TPS, asylum, EADs, and green cards for parolees under…