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Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Automated Form I-94 Processing for Refugees
Employers and refugees should be aware that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has automated Form I-94 processing for refugees. The stamped paper form will no longer be provided to a refugee upon arrival, except in limited circumstances.
Updated Paper Version of Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Representative
USCIS seeks your input on the draft policy memoranda listed below.
DHS Notice of Countries Eligible to Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Worker Programs
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 222 (Wednesday, November 18, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 72079-72081] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-29373] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. DHS-2011-0108] RIN 1601-ZA11 Identification of Foreign Countries Whose Nationals Are Eligible to Participate in the H-2A and H-2B Nonimmigrant Worker Programs AGENCY: Office of the Secretary, DHS.
USCIS Offers Civics Practice Test in Spanish
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) launched an online Spanish-language civics practice test today, joining the English version released earlier this year. The questions are presented in English with Spanish subtitles and focus on basic U.S. government and history topics. The goal is to help Spanish-speaking lawful permanent residents studying for the naturalization test with retaining the information and gaining a firmer grasp of English.
USCIS Reminder: Credit Cards Can be Used to Pay Naturalization Application Fees
As a reminder, if you are applying for U.S. citizenship, you can now use a credit card to pay the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization fee. Most applicants must pay a $680 fee, which includes the $595 naturalization application fee plus a biometrics fee of $85.
USCIS Updates Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization
USCIS has published an update to Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. The new edition is dated 11/04/15.
When to File Your Adjustment of Status Application for Family-Sponsored or Employment-Based Preference Visas: December 2015
Are you seeking to adjust your status and become a U.S. permanent resident under a family-sponsored or employment-based preference immigrant visa? If you have not yet had a relative or employer file an immigrant visa petition on your behalf, please learn more about the Adjustment of Status Filing Process.
DHS Notice of Employment Authorization for Nepali F-1 Students
[Federal Register Volume 80, Number 216 (Monday, November 9, 2015)] [Notices] [Pages 69237-69241] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 2015-28360] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY [Docket No. ICEB-XXXX] RIN 1653-ZA09 Employment Authorization for Nepali F-1 Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Direct Result of the April 25, 2015 Earthquake in the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal