President Obama Grants DED(Deferred Enforced Departure) Extension for Liberians
USCIS Automatically Extends Validity of Employment Authorization Documents
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DOL Publishes H-2B Supplemental Prevailing Wage Determination FAQs
The Department has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to assist employers and others regarding the Prevailing Wages in the H-2B program, specifically the issuance of supplemental prevailing wages in accordance with the June 15, 2011 order of the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.
Guestbook Entry for A Singh, United States
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A Singh
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United States
State
OK
Guestbook Entry for Harpal, United States
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Harpal
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United States
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TN
USCIS Launches Spanish-Language Version of E-Verify Self Check
Online Service Also Expands to 16 Additional States
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Ajay
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United States
State
Virginia
Guestbook Entry for Marites de Luna, United States
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Marites de Luna
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United States
State
NC
USCIS Memo For Comment on Transfer of Adjudications of Diplomatic Adjustment Of Status Cases to National Benefits centers
USCIS Publishes Interim Memo For Comment on Transfer of Adjudications of Diplomatic Adjustment Of Status Cases to National Benefits centers.
Please check the attachment.
USCIS Releases SCOPS Presentation On Form I-140
USCIS presentation for the 8/23/11 teleconference hosted by NSC and TSC on the Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker. There will be an opportunity for live questions at the end of the session.
DOL Posted Round 3 H-2A FAQs
The Department has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) to assist employers and others regarding the H-2A program.
Please check the attachment to view FAQ.
Guestbook Entry for Pavan Kumar Uppu, United States
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Pavan Kumar Uppu
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United States
Guestbook Entry for Sandeep, United States
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Sandeep
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United States
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NC
DOL Publishes Final Rule On Nondisplacement of Qualified Workers Under Service Contracts
[Federal Register: August 29, 2011 (Volume 76, Number 167)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Page 53719-53762]
From the Federal Register Online via GPO Access [wais.access.gpo.gov]
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Vol. 76
Monday,
No. 167
August 29, 2011
Part II
Department of Labor
DHS Publishes Business Transformation Regulation
Released August 29, 2011
First in Series of Regulations Designed to Facilitate Electronic Filing and Handling of USCIS Benefit Requests
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published the first in a series of regulations intended to promote the migration of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) benefit filings from a paper-based environment to an electronic one. The regulation is an important step toward modernizing how USCIS handles the more than 6 million benefit applications submitted annually.
The New USCIS Policy on Good Moral Character for Naturalizations
Rajiv's Article The Economic Times - US' new ‘good moral character’ rule: Flexibility or atougher barrier to citizenship?
Published by: The Economic Times - Date: August 20, 2025
Synopsis
A new USCIS policy on Good Moral Character (GMC), effective August 15, 2025, raises concerns despite its seemingly flexible approach. While it aims for a "holistic" review, applicants may now face a higher burden to prove their worthiness beyond just lacking a criminal record.
For more information on this article, please see the attachment below.
USCIS to Enforce Consequences for Aliens Who Falsify Information
Release Date
08/20/2025
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is restoring robust screening and vetting processes to detect aliens seeking to defraud or abuse the immigration system, including aliens who make false claims to U.S. citizenship. USCIS is also actively increasing public awareness among aliens and the public about the consequences of committing immigration fraud. Aliens who use false information or deceitful practices to unfairly obtain immigration advantages will face serious consequences.
Proposed Changes to F-1, J-1, (students) and I Nonimmigrant Classifications
The Fundamental Shift: End of Duration of Status
The proposed regulation represents the most significant change to student and exchange visitor immigration in over 40 years. As stated in the preamble:
"DHS proposes to amend its regulations by changing the admission period in the F, J, and I classifications from duration of status to an admission for a fixed time period." (Page 1)
Recording for August 14, 2025 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
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Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
Recording for August 21, 2025 Conference Call with Rajiv S. Khanna
Immigration.com
Rajiv S. Khanna, US Immigration attorney, provides free immigration help by hosting a free community conference call for US immigration-related questions every Thursday. You can post questions for the call if you are a member of our US Immigration forums. Membership is immediate and lifelong. Walk-ins are also permitted.
USCIS Updated Forms - G-845 Supplement, G-845
USCIS recently updated the following form(s):
Form G-845 Supplement, Verification Request
08/12/2025 01:46 PM EDT
Edition Date: 08/12/25. Starting Oct. 27, 2025, USCIS will accept only the 08/12/25 edition. Until then, you can also use the 04/08/21 edition. You can find the edition date at the bottom of the page on the form and instructions.
Form G-845, Verification Request
08/12/2025 12:36 PM EDT