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Release Date 

08/20/2021

WASHINGTON—The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is seeking data and information from the public that DHS intends to use to develop a public charge regulatory proposal. The purpose of public comment is to ensure that the proposal is fair, consistent with law, and informed by relevant data and evidence. Public comment also will help DHS ensure that the proposed regulation does not impose undue burdens on noncitizens seeking admission to or adjustment of status in the United States.

Affected filers have until July 20, 2022, to receive an earlier receipt date

Release Date 

08/19/2021

Release Date 

08/12/2021

USCIS recently updated the following USCIS forms:

Record of Abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident Status

Release Date 

08/09/2021

WASHINGTON— U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated  policy guidance affecting children born outside of the United States and the determination of whether children born through assisted reproductive technology (ART) are considered to have been born “in wedlock.” This policy update will allow a non-genetic, non-gestational legal parent of a child to transmit U.S.

In March 2021, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption.