Trial of Updated Naturalization Test Trial Announced by USCIS
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a trial of an updated version of the naturalization test. The naturalization test is one of the final steps in becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen.
Supreme Court Justice Stops Title 42 Planned Expiration
The Biden administration’s plan to let Title 42 expire on December 21, 2022, has been halted. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts approved the request of a group of nineteen states to block Title 42 from expiring.
DHS’s Public Charge Final Rule Goes into Effect on Dec. 23
DHS announced the final public charge rule goes into effect on December 23, 2022. The DHS final rule does not take into consideration noncash payments.
USCIS May Extend Interview Waiver Eligibility
USCIS typically grants these waivers in Employment-Eased adjustment of status, but recent news indicates that may soon change, expanding to qualifying Family-Based applicants.
US Embassy in India Encourages Indian Nationals to Apply for H and L Visas
A twelve-day program from the U.S. Embassy in India is aimed at Indian nationals, promoting interested and qualified individuals to apply for an H-1B and L-1 visa.
Bipartisan Immigration Deal Fails
An effort to pass an immigration deal providing a path to citizenship for DACA holders and limit southern U.S. border crossings has stalled. Based on reports from multiple outlets, the effort has failed.
DHS and DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) announced the availability of over 64,000 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the fiscal year 2023.
Unlawful Status Admission Not Barred as Evidence
If an individual admits to being in the U.S. without a legal status during a lawful investigation, the admission is not barred as evidence, per the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
Policy Updated to Automatically Extend Some Green Cards
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to their policy manual that now automatically extends green cards for individuals who have applied for naturalization. The policy goes into effect on December 12, 2022.
DACA Proposal from U.S. Senate Faces Uphill Battle
A joint effort between the Democrats and Republicans proposes immigration reform that could affect DACA holders already living in the U.S. and the process at the borders. The basis of the proposal provides for relief for DACA and border security increases.