USCIS Announces Possible Service Cuts Due to Budgetary Concerns
Due to USCIS budgetary concerns, the USCIS may furlough part of its workforce if it does not receive emergency funds from Congress.
USCIS to Eliminate 30-day Timeframe for Processing Asylum EADs
The USCIS published a new asylum employment authorization rule removing the 30-day processing deadline for asylum EAD applications.
MPP Hearings May Resume on July 20
The DOJ and DHS anticipate that they will be able to resume MPP hearings on July 20, once MPP safety due to the coronavirus can be ensured.
New Edition of Form I-129CW
The USCIS is publishing the new edition of the Form I-129CW on June 18, 2020. Starting then, USCIS will only accept the new edition
USCIS Resuming Premium Processing In Phases Beginning June 1
The USCIS will resume premium processing of Form I-129 and Form I-140 petitions in phases beginning on June 1, 2020.
Flexibility for H2B Petitioners to Support the U.S. Food Supply Chain
On May 12, 2020, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had published a temporary final rule to change certain H2B requirements to help support the U.S. food-supply chain.
EOIR Adds Three New Board of Immigration Appeals Members
Three new members of the board of immigration appeals who were appointed by Attorney General William P. Barr were sworn in.
Coronavirus News – USCIS Plans to Reopen Offices on or After June 4, 2020
The USCIS plans to reopen its offices and resume in-person services on or after June 4, 2020. The closures were due to the coronavirus outbreak.
USCIS Provides RFE and NOID Extensions Due to Coronavirus Outbreak
The USCIS is giving a 60-day extension to certain petitioners who receive requests for evidence and notices of intent to deny due to the coronavirus outbreak
USCIS Suspends Public Access to Offices Due to Coronavirus
The USCIS is closing its offices to the public until at least April 1, 2020, due to the coronavirus update. USCIS appointments during this period are cancelled
