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The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has created a document online on their research library listing all the 2022 USCIS form updates in reverse chronological order! This document lists updates of all forms issued by USCIS! Note: check the USCIS website for the latest updates and correct version of USCIS forms! 

Please review AILA Research Library document: 2022 USCIS Forms Updates 

 | Dated September 14, 2022

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Question #1 – Advance Parole (AP) 

If my Advance Parole is about to expire and I do not plan to travel outside of the US within the next year, do I have to renew it? 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided the PowerPoint presentation and talking points from the October 19th engagement on the EB-5 program. EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program updates include discussions of the Integrity Act, staffing, digitally scanning, some filing tips, and more. 

 

We wanted to find a new way to engage our reader base. Every other Friday, we will post the ten (10) best/most frequently asked questions received during the week from our h1bvisalawyerblog, Facebook, and Twitter readers. We will answer those questions and provide the Q&A on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

If you have a burning question, are seeking assistance with a difficult immigration related case, wish to discuss your views on Comprehensive Immigration Reform, DREAMers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, priority dates, the monthly visa bulletin, adjustment applications, etc., please contact us by submitting your question/comment/viewpoint in our comment box provided on our H-1B Visa Lawyer Blog.

Our next “Q & A Forum” will take place this Friday, November 4, 2022. Act now and submit your questions!

On Monday, October 21st, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Individuals eligible for TPS under this designation must have continuously resided in the United States since October 20, 2022. 

Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas stated, “Ethiopian nationals currently residing in the U.S. who cannot safely return due to conflict-related violence and a humanitarian crisis involving severe food shortages, flooding, drought, and displacement, will be able to remain and work in the United States until conditions in their home country improve.” 

 
For further details please review the USCIS News Release, “DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months”. 

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On Wednesday, October 12th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process for Venezuelans outside of the United States to apply for a temporary period of parole. This new process for Venezuelans will give them a lawful and streamlined way to come to the United States. The procedure is completely available online and will allow for case-by-case consideration. 

For further details please review the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) News Alert, “USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans“. 

Updated USCIS Web Page (10/18/22):  Process for Venezuelans

MVP Law Group, P.A. makes available the information and materials in this forum for informational purposes only. The information is general in nature and does not constitute legal advice or any contractual obligations. Further, the use of this site, and the sending or receipt of this information, does not create an attorney-client relationship between us. Therefore, your communication with us through this forum will not be considered as privileged or confidential.

Question #1 – Visa Interview 

If I do not speak English, when I go to my interview for my visa, will a translator be provided for me or will I need to provide one myself? 

On Wednesday, October 12th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced in consultation with the Department of Labor (DOL), that they are issuing a new regulation making available an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year (FY) 2023! These new visas will be added to the normal 66,000 H-2B visas that are available each year. Twenty thousand (20,000) of these added visas are set aside for nationals from Haiti, Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. 

For further details please review the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) News Release, “DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for Fiscal Year 2023“  

 
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On Wednesday, October 12th, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new process for Venezuelans outside of the United States to apply for a temporary period of parole. This new process for Venezuelans will give them a lawful and streamlined way to come to the United States. The procedure is completely available online and will allow for case-by-case consideration. 

For further details please review the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) News Alert, “USCIS Implements New Process for Venezuelans“. 

 
DHS Announcement: DHS Announces New Migration Enforcement Process for Venezuelans 

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