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TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and Venezuela

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan and Venezuela. TPS for Afghanistan will be extended and redesignated for 18 months,...more

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Premium Processing Available for Certain F-1 EAD Applications

OVERVIEW As previously forecasted, USCIS has now expanded premium processing service to I-765, Applications for Employment Authorization, filed by certain F-1 students seeing work authorization in connection with Optional...more

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USCIS Changes Policy Guidance Regarding Special Student Relief

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced that it is clarifying the validity period of off-campus employment authorization for international students pursuant to the Special Student Relief (SSR)...more

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Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Extended Into 2024

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals from September 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024, due to the country’s continuing severe political and economic...more

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USCIS to Accept Electronic I-765 OPT EAD Applications

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The USCIS is modernizing its processes and moving towards electronic filing for student work documents.  On April 12, 2021, USCIS announced that it will begin accepting Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization...more

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Beltway Buzz - May 2019 #3

Spring Regulatory Agenda Issued. On May 22, 2019, the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) released the administration’s Spring 2019 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions. Before diving into the...more

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Good News for F-1 International Students: STEM OPT Authorization Allowed Beyond February 12

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Federal court rules to allow limited relief of court’s order to May 10, 2016. On January 23, Federal Court Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle granted a request by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay the possible...more

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Work and Travel Guidance for F-1 Students with Pending H-1B “Change of Status” Applications and “Cap-Gap” Employment Authorization...

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This advisory summarizes key travel and employment issues if you are an F-1 student with Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment eligibility and an H-1B filing on your behalf has been accepted by US Citizenship and...more

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