USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant change in the process of renewing Permanent Resident Cards, commonly known as Green Cards. Starting September 10, 2024, legal permanent residents who apply to renew their card using Form I-90 will receive an automatic 36-month extension on the validity of their current card. Details […]
Drop in Migrant Numbers at the U.S. Border
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has reported a significant decrease in the number of migrant encounters at the southern border in August 2024. According to official data, approximately 58,000 encounters were recorded, marking a 68% drop compared to the 181,000 encounters in the same month of 2023. This decline has been attributed to […]
USCIS Announces Temporary Increase in H-2B Visas for Fiscal Year 2024
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL), has issued a new temporary rule that increases the number of H-2B visas for fiscal year 2024. This change allows for an additional 64,716 H-2B visas to be made available, in addition to the annual legal cap of 66,000 visas. […]
New Executive Measures to Combat the Abuse of the De Minimis Exemption in Shipments to the United States
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has launched new executive actions aimed at addressing the growing problem of abuse of the de minimis exemption in international shipments. This initiative, announced today, primarily involves U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which will be responsible for implementing the new measures to protect American consumers, workers, retailers, […]
Important Update: California Service Center Relocates to a New Location
As of August 12, 2024, the California Service Center (CSC) has changed its address as part of USCIS’s initiative to centralize immigration benefits processing. This move aims to improve the efficiency and management of applications. The CSC now operates at the following address: USCIS California Service Center2642 Michelle DriveTustin, CA 92780 Mailing Instructions The CSC […]
Human Rights Watch Highlights Deficiencies in Migration Policies Across the Americas and Their Impact on the Darién Gap
On Wednesday, September 11, Human Rights Watch (HRW) released its third report of the year on migration through the Darién Gap, a dangerous jungle between Colombia and Panama that has become a perilous route for migrants. The report, presented in Bogotá, revealed significant shortcomings in migration policies across both Latin America and the United States. […]
U.S. Imposes Visa Restrictions on European Charter Airline Officials in Response to Irregular Migration
The Biden administration has announced new measures to address the increase in irregular migration to the United States via Nicaragua. On Wednesday, the U.S. government imposed visa restrictions on senior officials of a European charter airline, alleging that the company has facilitated irregular migration by offering flights to Nicaragua for that purpose. Matthew Miller, spokesperson […]
Republican Legislation to Prevent Government Shutdown and New Immigration Proposals
Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced a bill aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown at the end of September. The proposal seeks to extend federal government funding until March 2025, when a new Congress and president will decide on spending priorities for the next fiscal year. In addition to the budgetary […]
Deadline Approaches for Implementation of Parole in Place, Immigration Benefit for Half a Million Migrants
This week marks the expiration of the 14-day pause on the implementation of the immigration program known as Parole in Place, a measure that could benefit approximately half a million migrants married to U.S. citizens. The initiative would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain temporary residency without needing to leave the country. You might also be […]
United States Considers Tightening Asylum Ban to Control Border Crossings
The U.S. administration is considering tightening an asylum ban implemented in June in an effort to keep illegal border crossings at low levels. This measure, which restricts access to asylum for migrants who cross the southern border with Mexico illegally, has been a key part of the government’s strategy to manage migration flows. According to […]
