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TPS for Ukraine Extended for 18 months Until October 19 2026

1/10/2025

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​DHS to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine

Extension Allows Eligible Ukrainian Nationals Who Arrived on or Before August 16, 2023, to Maintain TPS and Employment Authorization Following Vetting

WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security announced today the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine for 18 months. The extension of TPS is due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions in Ukraine that prevent eligible Ukrainian nationals from safely returning.

After reviewing the country conditions in Ukraine and consulting with interagency partners, it was determined that an 18-month TPS extension is warranted because of conditions resulting from the expansion of the Russian military invasion into Ukraine, the largest conventional military action in Europe since World War II. Russia’s expanded military invasion has led to high numbers of civilian casualties and reports of war crimes and crimes against humanity committed by Russian military forces and officials. This invasion has caused a humanitarian crisis, with significant numbers of individuals fleeing and damage to civilian infrastructure that has left many without electricity or access to medical services. These conditions prevent Ukrainian nationals and habitual residents from safely returning. Such a determination meets the statutory obligation to decide, at least 60 days before the expiration of a TPS designation, whether the conditions for designation continue to be met and merit an extension.

The extension of TPS for Ukraine allows approximately 103,700 current eligible beneficiaries to re-register for TPS, if they continue to meet eligibility requirements. Re-registration is limited to individuals who previously registered for TPS under Ukraine’s designation. This population includes nationals of Ukraine (and individuals without nationality who last resided in Ukraine) who have been continuously residing in the United States since at least August 16, 2023, with or without lawful immigration status. Every individual processed by the Department of Homeland Security goes through rigorous national security and public safety vetting during the original application process and again during re-registration. If any individual is identified as posing a threat, they may be detained, removed, or referred to other federal agencies for further investigation or prosecution as appropriate. Individuals are barred from TPS if they have been convicted of any felony or two misdemeanors.

DHS recognizes that not all re-registrants may receive a new Employment Authorization Document before their current EAD expires and is automatically extending for 12 months the validity of EADs previously issued under Ukraine’s TPS designation.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will continue to process pending applications filed under the Ukraine designation. Both initial applicants and re-registering current beneficiaries who have a pending Form I-821 or Form I-765 do not need to file either application again. If USCIS approves an individual’s pending Form I-821, USCIS will grant them TPS through October 19, 2026. Similarly, if USCIS approves a pending TPS-related Form I-765, USCIS will issue the individual a new EAD that will be valid through the same date.  

A soon-to-be-published Federal Register notice will explain the eligibility criteria, timelines, and procedures necessary for current beneficiaries to re-register and renew EADs.

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Только что было объявлено о продлении ТПС для Украины на дополнительный период 18 месяцев с 19 апреля 2025 по 19 октября 2026.

Если вы находились в США до 16 августа 2023 вы сможете подать на ТПС (временный статус защиты).

Если у вас и ваших детей уже есть ТПС, вы сможете продлить.

Также подавайте на разрешение на работу, форма I-765, и получите автоматическое продление EAD на 12 месяцев.

Пока решение не было опубликовано в Федеральном Регистре, только после публикации можно будет подать.

Не забывайте про ваших детей - каждому нужно подать заявление на ТПС по отдельности.

Мы опубликовали краткое видео тут:  
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Effective April 8 2024 USCIS Automatically Extends EAD Work Permit for 540 Days

4/5/2024

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On April 8, 2024, USCIS will publish a temporary final rule that will provide automatic extensions of work authorization for certain employment authorization and document (“EAD”) renewal applicants.
Effective October 26, 2023, USCIS shortened the automatic extension for certain EADs from 540 days to 180 days.

USCIS has now determined that the 180-day automatic extension is not enough time, given the number of EAD renewal applicant. To avoid lapses and the issues that arise from individuals losing work authorization, DHS is temporarily amending existing regulations to increase the automatic extension period to 540 days, up from 180, for certain applicants.

The rule will apply to those applicants whose EAD applications were timely filed on or after October 27, 2023, if their application is still pending on April 8, 2024. The temporary final rule will also apply to EAD renewal applicants eligible to receive an automatic extension who timely and properly file their EAD application on or after April 8, 2024, and on or before Sept. 30, 2025.

The following EAD categories will qualify for the 540-day extension:
  • Adjustment of status applicants (C09);
  • Temporary Protected Status (TPS) (A12 or C19);
  • Refugees and asylees (A3 and A5);
  • Noncitizens who have properly filed applications for asylum and withholding of deportation or removal (C08);
  • Approved self-petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and their qualified children (A31);
  • H-4 spouses with a valid H-4 I-94 (C26);
  • E-1, E-2, and E-3 spouses with a valid E spousal I-94 (A17), however, E-1, E-2 and E-3 spouses are employed incident to valid E-1S, E-2S and E-3S status and do not need to apply for an EAD;
  • L-2 spouses with a valid L-2 I-94 (A18), however, L-2 spouses are employment authorized incident to their L-2S status and do not need to file for an EAD.
Employers who have employees working pursuant to the automatic EAD extension will not need to do an I-9 update until the employee reaches the end date of their 540-day extension.

Read more here.

Начиная с 8 апреля 2024, USCIS автоматически продлевает разрешения на работу на 540 дней (вместо 180) для некоторых категорий, поданные после 27 октября 2023.

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How to Apply for Re-Parole for Up To Two Years for Ukrainians in the USA

2/28/2024

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Eligible Ukrainians Can Now Apply for Re-Parole - Form I-131 with a Filing Fee.

С 11 октября 2024 новая форма заявления I-131 заменила старую форму (edition date 06/17/2024). Новая форма I-131 имеет 14 страниц вместо 5, и много новых опций. Будьте внимательны выбирая опцию для Украины как онлайн так и в бумажной форме. Смотрите на странице 4 в бумажной форме. Госпошлина за эту опцию re-parole for Ukraine $630 (или на $50 дешевле, если подается онлайн). 

Начиная с 27 февраля 2024 украинцы, находящиеся в США по гуманитарному паролю в связи с войной, могут подать заявление на продление парол
я (форма I-131 с уплатой госпошлины). ПОСЛЕ того, как пароль продлят, если его утвердят, заявитель может подать заявление на новое разрешение на работу.
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Важно подать ДО истечения пароля, но можно подать и позже Важно подавать не вместе, а по отдельности: 1) Form I-131, 2) Form I-765 - после утверждения I-131. 

Продление пароля полезно тем украинцам и членам их семей - кто НЕ получили ТПС, у кого нет заявления на грин карту на рассмотрение, и нет других вариантов для лагализации для легализации. Это важно сделать если вы хотите оставаться в легальном статусе, и у вас нет других вариантов.

Предпочтительно подавать онлайн.

Каждый член семьи подает отдльно со своего аккаунта. Заявления не зависят друг от друга.

Пароль продлят на два года с даты истечения текущего пароля.

Утверждение не гарантировано. 

Только ЕСЛИ утвердят пароль,можно будет подавать на разрешение на работу по этой категории. Или вы можете подавать на разрешение на работу по ТПС, если у вас есть статус TPS/

Помните, что с 1 апреля 2024 вступают в силу новые госпошлины.

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Начиная с 27 февраля 2024 украинцы, находящиеся в США по гуманитарному паролю в связи с войной, могут подать заявление на продление пароля (форма 131 с уплатой госпошлины, которая в настоящее время 575). ПОСЛЕ того, как пароль продлят, если его продлят, заявитель сможет подать заявление на новое разрешение на работу.
Важно подать ДО истечения пароля. Важно подавать не вместе, а по отдельности: 1) Form I-131 - госпошлина $575, 2) Form I-765 - после утверждения I-131. Госпошлина $410.
С 1 апреля 2024 вступают в силу новые госпошлины.

Beginning Feb. 27, 2024, certain Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members displaced by the war and paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022, will be able to apply for a new period of parole (also known as re-parole) for up to two years. USCIS will consider these applications on a discretionary, case-by-case basis for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. To apply for re-parole, eligible applicants should submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, with the appropriate filing fee through a USCIS online account to save time and reduce errors commonly found on paper-filed forms that can lead to delays. Once approved for re-parole, Ukrainians can then apply for an initial or renewal Employment Authorization Document with USCIS. 

To be eligible for re-parole under this process, you must demonstrate the following: 
  • That you are a Ukrainian citizen or their immediate family member who was paroled into the United States on or after Feb. 11, 2022; 
  • That there are continued urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit for issuance of a new period of parole, including the urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit factors identified above, as well as any additional factors; 
  • That you warrant a favorable exercise of discretion; 
  • That you are physically present in the United States; 
  • That you have complied with the conditions of the initial parole; and 
  • That you clear biographic and biometric background checks. 
You can find your initial date of parole on your Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record, issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
It is important that you file your application for re-parole before the end of your initial parole period. If circumstances allow, USCIS recommends filing your application for re-parole no later than 60 days before the last day of your initial parole period.  

Required Documents
You must use Form I-131 to request re-parole. You can submit Form I-131 online or on paper by mail. You do not need to file Form I-134, Declaration of Financial Support, or Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support, as a supporter is not required for re-parole. Regardless of whether you apply for re-parole online or on paper by mail, you must provide documentation to confirm your initial period of parole and identity, including your photo, name, and date of birth. Examples include: 
  • Form I-94; 
  • A copy of both sides of your USCIS-issued Employment Authorization Document (EAD), if you applied for and received one; 
  • A copy of both sides of your U.S. government-issued driver’s license or U.S. government- issued ID, if you applied for and received one; or 
  • A copy of the identity (biographical) page of your passport and copies of all admission and parole stamps in your passport for entries into the United States. Please note that children may be included in a parent’s Ukrainian passport; in such cases, the children’s information will not be on the identity page. 
If you submit any document containing information in a foreign language to USCIS, you must include a full English language translation that the translator has certified as complete and accurate and include the translator’s certification that they are competent to translate from the foreign language into English. 

Employment Authorization
If USCIS approves your application for re-parole, you can then apply separately for a new EAD, for the duration of your new period of parole, by submitting Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, to USCIS after they approve your re-parole.

If you file Form I-765 before grant of re-parole, USCIS may deny your Form I-765, and will not refund any associated fees. You can apply for an EAD through a USCIS online account. 
 

While their new EAD application is pending, parolees who have received re-parole may be able to show their new Form I-94 (issued following the grant of re-parole) as acceptable evidence of identity and employment authorization for a period of up to 90 days from the date they are hired (or for reverification of employment eligibility when the initial EAD expires).  To use the I-94 for this purpose, a parolee must have been:  
  • Granted re-parole as a certain Ukrainian citizen or an immediate family member;  
  • Have a most recent date of entry on or before Sept. 30, 2023; and  
  • Have a new I-94 with “UHP” listed as the class of admission.  
Within 90 days, the employee must present an unexpired EAD or unrestricted Social Security card and a List B identity document such as a state-issued driver’s license or identification card to meet the Form I-9 requirements.   

Have You Moved? 
As a condition of your parole, you must update your address with USCIS each time you move and within 10 days of moving. We strongly encourage you to change your address through your USCIS online account. This will help ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits from us in a timely manner and avoid possible delays.  
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Frequently Asked Questions 
What do I need to know to complete the Form I-131 for re-parole? 
 On the online form, this will be the first question under the first section, called “Basis of Eligibility.” In the same section you must also select “yes” to the question, “Are you applying for re-parole?” 
  
On the paper form, this option is located in part 2, item 1.e. You also must write “Ukraine Re-Parole” at the top of the form if you file on paper and mail your form to the designated filing location. 
  
For detailed instructions on how to apply for re-parole under this process, visit the Re-Parole Process for Certain Ukrainians webpage. 
 

How much does it cost to apply for re-parole? 
The current Form I-131 filing fee is $575. There is no cost for biometric services. If you want to request a fee waiver, you must file Form I-131 on paper. You cannot apply for re-parole online if you are submitting a fee waiver request.  
  
Note: Our fees will be changing on April 1, 2024. Before filing, you should always check for the most up-to-date filing fee by visiting the Form I-131 page. 
 

Do I need to apply for a new EAD to be able to continue working? 
Yes. If your application for re-parole is approved, you may file Form I-765 through your USCIS online account. Do not file your Form I-765 until after we approve your re-parole application. Eligible parolees whose Form I-765 is approved will receive an EAD that they can present to their employer for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification.  
  
If you are approved for re-parole, you may be able to use your updated I-94 as an acceptable identity and work authorization document for a limited time while USCIS adjudicates your Form I-765, if you were paroled on or before Sept. 30, 2023.  Individuals who receive a Form I-131 approval notice showing a new period of parole should visit the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 website to view and print a copy of their new Form I-94. If USCIS approves your re-parole application, the updated I-94 will show a “class of admission” of “UHP.” 
  
For parolees who are granted re-parole and whose new, unexpired Form I-94 includes a UHP class of admission and a “Most Recent Date of Entry” on or before Sept. 30, 2023, the Form I-94 is an acceptable List A receipt that shows their identity and employment authorization for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification. This satisfies the Form I-9 requirement for 90 days from the date of hire (or in the case of reverification, the date employment authorization expires). 
 
After the 90-day period, parolees must present an unexpired EAD, or unrestricted Social Security card and acceptable List B identity document from the Form I-9 Lists of Acceptable Documents (such as a state-issued driver’s license or identification card). We recommend filing Form I-765 as soon as we approve your re-parole application. USCIS will provide additional guidance to employers about completion of the Form I-9. 
  

My first EAD is expiring soon. Will USCIS waive the filing fee for my second EAD? 
No. While USCIS did not initially require a filing fee for most of the parolees who are now eligible to apply for this process, you must submit Form I-765 for your second EAD, and include the current filing fee of $410. Before you file, check for the most up-to-date filing fee by visiting the Form I-765 page.  
  
If you want to request a fee waiver, you must file Form I-765 on paper. You cannot apply for an EAD online if you are submitting a fee waiver request. 
 

If I request a fee waiver, will it affect my application? 
 
No. Requesting a waiver of the Form I-765 fee does not affect the adjudication of your employment authorization. 
 

Do I need to file any other forms to apply for re-parole? 
No. You only need to file Form I-131 with the required supporting documents to apply for re-parole.  
 

How soon can I file for re-parole? 
 
It is important that you file your application for re-parole before the end of your initial parole period. If circumstances allow, USCIS recommends filing your application for re-parole no later than 60 days before the last day of your initial parole period. We will be prioritizing cases based on parole expiration dates. 
 

What if my initial parole expires while my re-parole application is pending?  After your initial parole expires, you no longer are in an authorized period of stay unless you have been granted an immigration status, such as asylum or TPS, or are otherwise in an authorized period of stay, such as if you have a pending asylum, TPS, or Green Card application. We encourage you to file your re-parole application as soon as possible. 


Action Items 
  • Create your free USCIS online account today to apply for re-parole. By applying online, you can prevent common mistakes on your forms. If you already have an account, confirm that you have access to it. Through a USCIS online account, you can check the status of your case, access your notices from USCIS, communicate with us, and respond to requests for evidence. Even if you plan to apply for re-parole and for a new EAD by paper, you are still encouraged to create a USCIS online account to check on your case status and access USCIS notices. 
  • Update your address through your USCIS online account or follow the information provided on our How to Change Your Address webpage if you are filing on paper. This will help to ensure you receive all correspondence and benefits in a timely manner. 
  • Review and ensure completion of all attestation requirements through your USCIS online account, including:
    • An attestation that you have completed vaccine requirements or are eligible for an exception to vaccine requirements for measles, polio, and the first dose of an FDA-approved or -authorized COVID-19 vaccine or a WHO-Emergency use listed (EUL) COVID-19 vaccine. 
    • An attestation that you received a medical screening for tuberculosis, including an Interferon-Gamma Release Assay (IGRA) test, within 90 days. 
  • Gather all required documents. 
  • Timely apply for re-parole before your initial parole period ends.  
  • Learn more about the benefits of filing online today. 
Important Resources 
  • How to Create a USCIS Online Account in Ukrainian 
  • How to Create a USCIS Online Account in Russian 
  • Request technical support with your USCIS online account. 
  • Learn more about re-parole for certain Ukrainian citizens and non-Ukrainian immediate family members at the Re-Parole Process for Certain Ukrainians webpage. 
  • We may have the answer to your questions on our frequently asked questions page.  
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USCIS Ended Temporary COVID-19 Form I-9 e-Verify Policies and Exceptions

7/11/2022

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As of May 1, 2022, all employers must only accept unexpired List B identity documents as part of the I-9 process.

After July 15, 2022, e-Verify will no longer provide extended timeframes for employees to visit the Social Security Administration (SSA) to resolve Social Security mismatches.

During COVID-19 pandemic, USCS and DHS temporarily allowed employers to accept expired List B identity documents as part of the I-9 process. It was acceptable for employers to accept expired state IDs or driver’s licenses for List B if the document expired on or after March 1, 2020, and the state extended the document expiration date due to COVID-19.

This temporary policy ended on May 1, 2022. Employers have until July 31, 2022 to update their I-9 Forms for employees that presented expired List B documents between May 1, 2020, and April 30, 2022. A chart detailing these changes can be found here.

Similarly, due to the closure of SSA offices to the public, USCIS allowed employers participating in E-Verify to postpone dealing with Social Security mismatches (cases in which an employee’s Social Security number did not match the number in the E-Verify database resulting in a “TNC” or “tentative non-confirmation”). Before the pandemic, an employee contesting a TNC was required to contact the SSA within 8 federal working days or risk getting a Final Non-confirmation and loss of employment. Beginning March 2, 2020, this requirement was temporarily suspended. uscis e-verify

As of July 15, 2022, employees receiving a TNC for a Social Security mismatch will again be required to contact the SSA within 8 federal working days to resolve the mismatch. Employees with mismatches between March 2, 2020 and July 14, 2022 have until September 29, 2023 to resolve their cases. 

​Read more here. Updates are here.
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Premium Processing for I-765 Work Permit and I-539 Change of Status

6/17/2022

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In March 2022, USCIS published the Final Rule in Federal Register, and announced that Premium Processing soon to become available for several new USCIS applications, including I-765 - work permit, I-539 - change of status for a student F-1, F-2, J-1, etc.

Expected timeframes or processing times will be 30 days.

The Final Rule was published in Federal Register in March 2022.

When USCIS updates information and forms on their website, premium processing will become available.

The fee for a premium processing (USCIS I-907) must be paid separately and in addition to the base filing fee.

В марте 2022 было объявлено о намерении сократить сроки рассмотрения многих петиций и заявлений. Для ускорения рассмотрения было предложено распространить процедуру Ускоренного рассмотрения на новые группы заявлений. В том числе, на разрешение на работу и на смену статуса с туристического на студенческий. Такие заявления предполагается будут рассмотрены в течение 30 дней. Дополнительные госпошлины будут взимать в дополнение к базывым госпошлинам.


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Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension Up to 540 Days

5/17/2022

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С 4 мая 2022 разрешение на работу считается продленным на 540 дней (вместо 180 дней), если новое заявление подано до срока истечения предыдущего в определенных категориях. Это временное правило действует с 4 мая 2022 по 26 октября 2023.

Effective May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is temporarily amending existing DHS regulations related to expiring employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants. The prior extension period of up to 180 days will automatically increase to up to 540 days from the expiration date stated on their current EADs.

The up to 540-day automatic EAD extension only applies to those EAD categories currently eligible for the previous up to 180-day automatic extension of employment authorization and EAD validity. USCIS will provide up to 360 days (for a total of up to 540 days) of additional automatic extension time to eligible applicants with a pending EAD renewal application on the temporary rule’s effective date and for 540 days thereafter (that is, from May 4, 2022 to Oct. 26, 2023).

Applicants with pending I-765 renewal applications as of May 4, 2022, will not receive a new receipt notice reflecting the increased EAD automatic extension period. However, Form I-797C notices that refer to a 180-day automatic extension will still meet the regulatory requirements for employment authorization. Therefore, individuals who show Form I-797C notices that refer to a 180-day extension, along with their qualifying EADs, still receive the up to 540-day extension under this rule. 

What does the Temporary Final Rule mean for your employees?
  • If an employee’s automatic extension lapsed prior to May 4, 2022, the employment authorization automatically resumed, and the EAD validity period began on May 4, 2022 and will continue up to 540 days from the expiration of the EAD card.
  • If an employee’s EAD card has expired but the employee still has time remaining in the 180-day extension, they are now able to receive an additional 360 days, for a total of 540 days past their EAD “Card Expires” date.
  • If an employee’s EAD card has not expired yet and the Form I-765 is still pending, then the employee will receive an automatic extension of up to 540 days once their EAD card expires before their Form I-765 is adjudicated.
  • If an employee files an EAD renewal application between May 4, 2022 and Oct. 26, 2023, then the employee’s EAD will automatically be extended up to 540 days if their EAD card expires before their Form I-765 is adjudicated.
Are my employees eligible for the 540-day extension?
To qualify for the extension, the employee must:
  • Fall within the following categories: A03, A05, A07, A08, A10, A17*, A18*, C08, C09, C10, C16, C20, C22, C24, C26*, C31, and A12 or C19. (See below for guidance on A17, A18 and C26)
  • Have timely filed a Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization, before their current EAD expired.
  • Have an I-797C, Notice of Action for the filed Form I-765 that contains the same category code as their expiring EAD.

EAD extension rule will no longer apply to applications after Oct. 26, 2023, USCIS will return the 180 automatic extension rule.

Categories A17, A18 and C26.

For employees who fall within EAD categories A17 (E spouses), A18 (L-2 spouses) and C26 (H-4 spouses), the extension period cannot exceed the Form I-94 end date. Employees will need to present their expired EAD, their I-797C Notice of Action and Form I-94 to determine the extended expiration date. In these instances, the extension may be greater than 180 days but fewer than the additional 360 days, as the EAD must expire when the Form I-94 ends.

For additional information on EAD renewals, visit our Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Extension page: 



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TPS for Ukraine Goes Into Effect on April 19, 2022

4/18/2022

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The TPS designation of Ukraine enables nationals of Ukraine and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine, and who have continuously resided in the United States since April 11, 2022, to file initial applications for TPS. The FRN provides instructions for applying for TPS and an EAD. TPS applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and undergo security and background checks.
TPS designation for Ukraine will go into effect on April 19, 2022, and individuals must also prove their continuous physical presence in the United States since the designation date. The FRNs explain the procedures necessary for an individual to submit an initial registration application under the designations and to apply for an EAD or an Employment Authorization.

C 19 апреля 2022 года украинские граждане находящиеся в США на 11 апреля 2022 могут подавать на временный защищённый статус или TPS. Начиная с 19 апреля заявление на TPS и на разрешение на работу могут быть поданы или онлайн или по почте. Если вы решите подать прошение о бесплатной подаче заявлений, то вы сможете подать только по почте. Если вы будете оплачивать госпошлины, то сможете подать онлайн. Подача онлайн уже открыта!

The official rule was published in the Federal Register on April 19, 2022: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2022/04/19/2022-08390/designation-of-ukraine-for-temporary-protected-status 

Filing InformationUSCIS offers the option to applicants for TPS under Ukraine's designation to file Form I-821 and related requests for EADs online or by mail. When filing a TPS application, applicants can also request an EAD by submitting a completed Form I-765, Request for Employment Authorization, with their Form I-821.
Online filing: Form I-821 and I-765 are available for concurrent filing online.[50] To file these forms online, you must first create a USCIS online account.[51]
Mail filing: Mail your application for TPS to the proper address in Table 1.
Table 1—Mailing Addresses

Mail your completed Application for Form I-821, Temporary Protected Status and Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, if applicable, and supporting documentation to the proper address in Table 1.TravelTPS beneficiaries may also apply for and be granted travel authorization as a matter of discretion. You must file for travel authorization if you wish to travel outside the United States. If granted, travel authorization gives you permission to leave the United States and return during a specific period. To request travel authorization, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, available at www.uscis.gov/​i-131. You may file Form I-131 together with your Form I-821 or separately. When filing the Form I-131, you must:
  • Select Item Number 1.d. in Part 2 on the Form I-131; and
  • Submit the fee for the Form I-131, or request a fee waiver, which you may submit on Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver.


If you are filing Form I-131 together with Form I-821, send your forms to the address listed in Table 1. If you are filing Form I-131 separately based on a pending or approved Form I-821, send your form to the address listed in Table 2 and include a copy of Form I-797 for the approved or pending Form I-821.Biometric Services Fee for TPSBiometrics (such as fingerprints) are required for all applicants 14 years of age and older. Those applicants must submit a biometric services fee. As previously stated, if you are unable to pay the biometric services fee, you may request a fee waiver, which you may submit on Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver. For more information on the application forms and fees for TPS, please visit the USCIS TPS web page at uscis.gov/tps. If necessary, you may be required to visit an Application Support Center to have your biometrics captured. For additional information on the USCIS biometric screening process, please see the USCIS Customer Profile Management Service Privacy Impact Assessment, available at dhs.gov/privacy.
General Employment-Related Information for TPS Applicants and Their EmployersHow can I obtain information on the status of my TPS application and EAD request?

To get case status information about your TPS application, as well as the status of your TPS-based EAD request, you can check Case Status Online at uscis.gov , or visit the USCIS Contact Center at uscis.gov/contactcenter. If your Form I-765 has been pending for more than 90 days, and you still need assistance, you may ask a question about your case online at egov.uscis.gov/e-request/Intro.do or call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283



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Information in Russian: how to apply for adjustment of status or green card in the U.S.

12/8/2018

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Information in Russian: how to apply for adjustment of status in the U.S. Brief overview, including recent changes, effective October 1st and November 19th, 2018.

Информация по русски о том, как подать заявление на грин карту, разрешение на работу и на поездки за границу, не выезжая из США.

(1) Первое видео - информация о грин-карте - краткий обзор с учетом недавних изменений в законе:
ВИДЕО О ГРИН-КАРТЕ

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(2) Второе видео - продолжение о разрешении на работу и на поездки - как избежать ошибок, отказа или передачи дела на депортации, после новых изменений, которые вступили в силу с 1 октября и 19 ноября 2018:
ПРОДОЛЖЕНИЕ О РАЗРЕШЕНИИ НА РАБОТУ И ПОЕЗДКИ.

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F1 to H1B Cap-Gap Status and Work Authorization Extension Valid Only to Sep 30 2018

9/30/2018

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F-1 students who have an H-1B petition that remains pending on Oct. 1, 2018, risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue to work on or after Oct. 1 (unless otherwise authorized to continue employment), as their “cap-gap” work authorization is only valid through Sept. 30. USCIS may not be able to adjudicate H-1B change of status petitions for all F-1 students by October 1, 2018.

USCIS regulations allow an F-1 student who is the beneficiary of a timely filed H-1B cap-subject petition requesting a change of status to H-1B on Oct. 1, to have his or her F-1 status and any current employment authorization extended through Sept. 30. This is referred to as filling the “cap-gap”, meaning the regulations provide a way of filling the “gap” between the end of F-1 status and the beginning of H-1B status that might otherwise occur. The “cap-gap” period starts when an F-1 student’s status and work authorization expire, and they are extended through Sept. 30, with Oct. 1 being the requested start date of their H-1B employment, unless otherwise terminated or the H-1B petition is rejected or denied prior to October 1, 2018.

While the temporary suspension of premium processing of certain types of H-1B petitions has allowed USCIS to prioritize the adjudication of these cap-gap cases, if a cap-gap H-1B petition remains pending on or after October 1, 2018, the F-1 student is no longer authorized to work under the cap-gap regulations. However, the F-1 student generally may remain in the United States while the change of status petition is pending without accruing unlawful presence, provided they do not work without authorization. If an F-1 student with a pending change of status petition has work authorization (such as an I-765 with valid dates) that extends past Sept. 30, they may continue to work as authorized.
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How USCIS Can Help People in Unforeseen Circumstances or Affected by Wildfires?

8/15/2018

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How USCIS can help people affected by wildfires in California and other unforeseen circumstances? 

On a discretionary basis and upon request, USCIS offers the following immigration services that may help people affected by unforeseen circumstances: 

--Changing a nonimmigrant status or extending a nonimmigrant stay for an individual currently in the United States. 
--Expedited processing of advance parole requests;
--Expedited adjudication of requests for off-campus employmentauthorization for F-1 students experiencing severe economic hardship;
--Expedited adjudication of employment authorization applications, where appropriate;
--Consideration of fee waivers due to an inability to pay;
--Extension of response time or acceptance of a late response to a Request for Evidence or a Notice of Intent;
--Rescheduling an interview with USCIS;
--Expedited replacement of lost or damaged immigration or travel documents issued by USCIS, such as a Permanent Resident Card (Green Card); 
--Rescheduling a biometrics appointment. 

Note: When making a request, please explain how the wildfires in California or other unforeseen circumstances are related to the need for the requested relief.


​Read more here.
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FY 2019 H-1B Visa Cap Reached on April 6 2018

4/6/2018

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​USCIS started accepting H-1B work visa petitions for the NEXT 2019 fiscal year on April 2, 2018, and on April 6, 2018 -- the ANNUAL cap has been reached!

​It took only 4 days for both caps to be reached: general cap (65,000) and for those with the U.S. advanced degrees (master's cap, 20,000).

USCIS has reached the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2019. USCIS has also received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to meet the 20,000 visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap.

USCIS will REJECT and RETURN filing fees for all unselected cap-subject petitions that are not prohibited multiple filings. (Please note: rejection is not a denial).

USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions that are otherwise exempt from the cap.
  • Petitions filed for current H-1B workers who have been counted previously against the cap, and who still retain their cap number, will also not be counted toward the FY 2019 H-1B cap.
  • USCIS will continue to accept and process petitions filed to:
  • Extend the amount of time a current H-1B worker may remain in the United States;
  • Change the terms of employment for current H-1B workers;
  • Allow current H-1B workers to change employers; and
  • Allow current H-1B workers to work concurrently in a second H-1B position.posted
​USCIS announcement. 
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Update on a Visa Waiver Program

12/22/2017

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On December 15, 2017, the USCIS (DHS) announced that it would implement enhanced security measures for the Visa Waiver Program as part of the administration’s ongoing counterterrorism efforts.

The Visa Waiver Program allows certain citizens of 38 countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business purposes for up to 90 days without a visa. Visa Waiver Program countries include many European countries, Australia, New Zealand, South Korea, Singapore, and Japan. To be eligible for the Visa Waiver Program, a foreign national from one of the 38 designated countries must meet the following general requirements:
  • possess an e-Passport (i.e., an enhanced secure passport with an embedded chip containing the individual’s biographic information);
  • have applied for and received advance authorization through DHS’s Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) prior to travel;
  • have not traveled to or been present in Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, or Yemen on or after March 1, 2011 (with limited diplomatic or military exceptions); and
  • not be a dual national of a Visa Waiver Program country and Iran, Iraq, Sudan, or Syria.

The new restrictions on a Visa Waiver Program 12/15/2017: no implementation timeline was announced yet.

(1) Visa Waiver Program countries must begin utilizing U.S. counterterrorism information to screen all travelers entering those countries from elsewhere.

(2) Airports in eligible countries must also utilize the same U.S. data to screen their own employees as a means of safeguarding the United States against threats by foreign airport workers.

(3) DHS will focus on limiting the number of Visa Wavier Program travelers who overstay their maximum-allowed 90-day admission period. DHS will attempt to force countries with overstay rates of 2 percent or greater to conduct public awareness campaigns for their citizens, to educate them not to overstay, not to work without a work authorization, and about the penalties (unable to change status, adjust status, ban on future travel to USA). According to DHS data for FY 2016, only four countries out of 38 Visa Waiver countries currently meet the 2 percent threshold: Hungary, Greece, Portugal, and San Marino.


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New Policy: No Deference to Prior Determinations of Eligibility in Petitions for Extension of Nonimmigrant Status

11/3/2017

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On October 23, 2017, another long-standing USCIS adjudication policy was reversed. When filing for an extension of the non-immigrant status, for example, H-1B work visa, you should not take for granted any prior approvals. An applicant has to prove his/her eligibility again when applying for an extension of the same status, even if status was approved before. USCIS will no longer defer to prior approvals.

October 23, 2017 Policy Memorandum "Rescission of Guidance Regarding Deference to Prior Determinations of Eligibility in the Adjudication of Petitions for Extension of Nonimmigrant Status" is available at USCIS webportal.

As a result, USCIS made it more difficult for companies to renew H-1B visas for foreign professionals (workers) who work in specialty occupations. Previously, when it was time to renew an H-1B employee’s status, the USCIS gave deference to past H-1B approval decisions. This enabled H-1B visa holders to obtain extensions in a fast and straightforward manner. USCIS recently rescinded (canceled) their old policy memorandum, and now H-1B visa holders who apply for extensions must again prove eligibility as though they are seeking H-1B visas for the first time.

This policy change will impose greater uncertainty, loss of foreign talent (who may choose to migrate to Canada instead), higher costs and delays to companies who rely on foreign talent.

USCIS is directing officers to use the same amount of scrutiny for initial and extension requests, and indicating that the new guidance applies to a variety of employment visas, not just H-1B.

It is expected that employers will be receiving many detailed Requests for Evidence (“RFE”) when H-1B extension requests are filed. These RFEs will increase the administrative and legal burden on employers seeking H-1B visas, and increase the costs.

Effective October 1, 2017, USCIS also imposed a new rule requiring in-person interviews with all employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including spouses and children, which will burden local USCIS offices and increase wait time for all green card categories waiting for an adjustment of status interview.

H-1B visas are valid for a total of six years and are usually issued in three-year increments. To prepare for the new renewal process, H-1B employers should initiate the renewal process far enough in advance to secure an extension before an H-1B employee’s status expires.
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USCIS October 23, 2017 memo.
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Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Interviews: New Interview Requirement Effective October 2, 2017

10/10/2017

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​On September 28, 2017, the USCIS Office of the Ombudsman hosted a teleconference call that offered more details about the new personal interview requirements for employment-based adjustment of status applicants.

USCIS confirmed that only cases filed before March 6, 2017 will be adjudicated by the USCIS Service Centers (not local offices) under prior procedures without requiring an interview.

The new interview requirement is being rolled out nationwide, with interviews starting on October 2, 2017 due to President's March 6th 2017 Executive Order.

Each family member, including children, will be asked to appear at a USCIS local office for an interview. 

USCIS indicated it might consider waiving appearances for children under age 14. Each applicant must appear for screening and questioning concerning the underlying immigrant petition (I-140 Petition), which  would have adjudicated prior to forwarding to the local offices for adjustment of status interviews.

USCIS said that adjudicating officers may still question the bona fides and validity of the underlying I-140 petition, even if approved, maintenance of lawful status in the U.S, job portability issues, in addition to newly implemented security features.

In Russian:

Как следует из Указа Президента от 6 марта 2017 г, USCIS Иммиграционная Служба США уже 2 октября 2017 начала назначать интервью на грин карту для тех категорий заявителей, которые ранее не вызывались на интервью, а именно, в области рабочей иммиграции (или иммиграции через работодателя).

В ходе телеконференции 28 сентября, сотрудники USCIS объяснили некоторые детали:

- заявления поданные ДО 6 марта 2017 будут утверждены БЕЗ интервью.
- заявлениа поданные ПОСЛЕ 6 марта 2017 будут требовать интервью.
- дети тоже будут приглашаться на интервью
- USCIS оставляет за собой право не вызывать на интервью детей младше 14 лет
- по новой процедуре петиция работодателя, I-140, будет утверждаться в Service Center, и только заявление на грин карту, I-485, будет рассматриваться офицером в местном офисе, НО этот офицер будет иметь право задавать вопросы по уже утвержденной петиции, в том числе, касающиеся таких моментов как предложение от работодателя о постоянном трудоустройстве, все предыдущие смены работодателя, поддержание легального статуса всеми членами семьи и отсутствие нарушений иммиграционного законодательства (например, работа без разрешения), а также новые требования к национальной безопасности.

​USCIS August 28th announcement.

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New Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization EAD: Can Request SSN Simultaneously

10/2/2017

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Today, on October 2, 2017, USCIS made an announcement of a new revised form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization (work permit).

If you file a new revised form I-765, edition date 07-17-2017, you can request the SSA to issue you a SSN. Applicants who receive their approved EAD (work permit) from USCIS should receive their Social Security card from SSA within the following two weeks, which would help to save time. Filing fee remains the same.

The revised USCIS form includes additional questions that allow applicants to apply for an SSN or replacement card without visiting a Social Security office. Starting today, USCIS will transmit the additional data collected on the form to the SSA for processing.

​New form I-765 is here.
​USCIS announcement is here. 

In Russian:

Сегодня, 2 октября 2017, Иммиграционная служба USCIS опубликовала обновленную форму, заявление на разрешение на работу, Form I-765. Дата новой формы 07-17-2017.

Старая форма будет приниматься до 4 декабря. После 4 декабря 2017 только новая форма будет приниматься USCIS.

Преимущество новой формы, которую сегодня уже поместили на вебсайте, заключается в том, что заявитель одновременно подает также заявление на карточку соцстрахования, SSN, и через две недели после утверждения разрешения на работу, заявителю пришлют карточку соцстрахования, что поможет получить карточку и начать работать намного быстрее.

​Объявление можно почитать тут.

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DACA and Employment Guidance

9/7/2017

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In light of September 5th 2017 announcement rescinding DACA program, the National Immigration Law Center and United We Dream have published a new updated FAQ about DACA and Employment which can be found here. (5-page pdf file).

These guidance specifically addresses many questions about DACA recipient's employment authorization.

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Rescission of DACA Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Immigration Program: Sep 5 2017

9/5/2017

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On September 5, 2017, on behalf of the President and current White House administration, the U.S. Attorney General formally announced the end by rescission of the 2012 immigration deferred action program known as Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals ("DACA").

DACA did not confer any legal immigration status nor it was a path to the U.S. citizenship. DACA provided protection from deportation and work permits and advance parole/travel documents to approximately 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as children from deportation and provided them with legal work authorization. his is disheartening to youth who have contributed so much both economically and culturally.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") and USCIS will stop processing any initial DACA accepted at the USCIS office after September 5, 2017.

Any applications already accepted by this date will be processed. DHS/USCIS indicated that current beneficiaries of DACA will not be impacted before March 5, 2018, so "Congress can have time to deliver on appropriate legislative solutions."

DHS has also announced that it plans to continue to accept DACA renewal applications for any DACA beneficiary whose status expires between September 5, 2017 and March 5, 2018, so long as these applications are accepted by October 5, 2017. Any applications received after October 5 will be rejected. 

Note: if your DACA work permit expires after March 5th 2018, you will not be able to renew it for additional two years, as those who can apply to renew IF their work permit expires before March 5th 2018.

In addition, DACA recipients whose valid employment authorization document is lost, stolen or destroyed may still request a replacement through the normal process.

Important: USCIS will no longer adjudicate advance parole request associated with DACA, any applications for advance parole that are currently pending will be administratively closed and filing fees refunded.

US Citizenship and Immigration Services says that information provided in support of the application will not be proactively provided to Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) or to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) for the purpose of immigration enforcement proceedings, unless the requestor meets the criteria for the issuance of a Notice to Appear or a referral to ICE. However, a DHS spokesman stated that if Congress does not act, then DACA beneficiaries would be treated as any other person who is in the country illegally, and therefore, subject to deportation or removal.

Additionally, all of the information provided to the government by DACA applicants will remain in the DHS system.

DHS has provided a Frequency Asked Questions webpage .

Briefly in Russian:

5 сентября 2017 Генеральный прокурор США заявил об окончании федеральной программы ДАКА, которая вступила в силу в 2012 году во время предыдущей администрации. По этой программе около 800,000 молодых людей получили разрешение на работу, поездки за границу и временную защиту от депортации.

ДАКА заявления поданные до 5 сентября 2017 будут рассмотрены, и утверждены, если соответствуют требованиям программы.

Заявления на продление разрешения на работу, находящиеся на рассмотрении на 5 сентября 2017, также будут рассмотрены.

Заявления на продление разрешения на работу, которое истекает между 5 сентября 2017 и 5 марта 2018, будут приняты и рассмотрены, если заявление на продление получено в иммиграционной службе ДО 5 октября 2017. То есть остался только месяц!

Помните, что если ваше разрешение на работу истекает после 5 марта 2018, вы уже не сможете его продлить на два года, как те, у кого они истекает до 5 марта 2018.

Заявления на разрешение на поездки за границу (advance parole) рассматриваться и утверждаться не будет.

Правительство заявило, что информация о молодых людях, подавших заявление ДАКА, не будет передаваться в соответствующие органы на депортацию (пока), но в будущем, если Конгресс не примет нового закона о защите иммигрантской молодежи, иммиграционная служба будет рекомендовать их на депортацию, так же как и всех других категорий лиц, проживающих в США нелегально.

Вопросы и ответы можно почитать тут.

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What do you need to know if DACA program ends?

8/29/2017

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What do you need to know if DACA deferred action program ends? Will you be able to continue to use your EAD, work permit, SSN, driver's license, return to the U.S. from abroad on an advance parole/travel document?

ILRC had published a brief Advisory in English here.
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In Russian:

Что произойдет, когда программа ДАКА будет закрыта? Сможете ли вы по прежнему пользоваться своим разрешением на работу, карточкой соц страхования, водительскими правами? Сможете ли вы вернуться в США по документу адванс пароль? Краткое описание на английском тут.

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Starting October 1 2017, USCIS to conduct green card interviews in EB and I-730 cases

8/28/2017

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin conducting in-person "green card" interviews for new categories of the applicants, who were approved without an interview in the past.

This change complies with Executive Order 13780, “Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States,” and is part of the strategy to improve the detection and prevention of fraud and enhance the integrity of the immigration system.
 
Effective October 1, 2017, USCIS will begin to phase-in interviews for the following:
 
• Adjustment of status applications based on employment, EB categories (Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status).
 
• Refugee/asylee relative petitions (Form I-730) for beneficiaries who are in the United States and are petitioning to join a principal asylee/refugee applicant.
 
Previously, applicants in these categories did not require an in-person interview with USCIS officers in order for their application for permanent residency to be adjudicated.

Beyond these categories, USCIS is planning an incremental expansion of interviews to other benefit types. 

As a practical matter, this new rule may result in severe backlogs now in the USCIS system, and "green card" interview wait times going up to over a year or more in some field offices. 

Read more here.

Briefly in Russian:

Начиная с 1 октября 2017, USCIS вводит интервью на грин карту по всем рабочим категориям, а также для родственников тех, кто получил статус политическое убежище или статус беженца, и находится в США.

Ранее эти категорий заявителей на интервью не вызывали.

Также USCIS намекает, не вдаваясь в детали, что в будущем они введут обязательные интервью и для других категорий дел (не только грин карты).

На практике это приведет к задержкам по рассмотрению заявлений на грин карты. Если на сегодняшний день в некоторых городах и штатах США ожидание интервью на грин карту занимает 8-12 месяцев, то эти сроки могут увеличится вдвое. 
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New Updated Form I-9 Must Be Used After September 17, 2017

8/1/2017

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a revised Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, that employers must use to verify identity and employment authorization of all new hires, edition date July 17, 2017. 
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While there are no substantive changes to the current I-9 Form (because it was recently updated in November 2016), employers are urged to use the new Form I-9 as an opportunity to offer I-9, E-Verify and anti-discrimination training and for the purpose of assessing their state of immigration compliance.
The current (previous) I-9 form may be used until September 17 2017. As of September 18, the only acceptable I-9 form is the one with the revision date of 7/17/17. 
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The new form updates:
  • Updated name of the Office of Special Counsel for Immigration Related Unfair Employment Practices (OSC) to Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER).
  • Form I-9 clarification regarding the timing by which individuals hired must present a completed I-9 form from "by the end of the first day of employment" to "by the first day of employment." Employers may therefore wish to revisit their own I-9 policies and procedures to ensure that section 1 of the I-9 Form is completed no later than when the employee starts work for pay.
  • List C acceptable documents have been revised to include Form FS-240, a Consular Report of Birth Abroad, which is issued by the Department of State to certain individuals born abroad to a U.S. citizen parent. Although this form had previously been in use, the revision should assist employers who were previously told it was not an acceptable document to establish employment authorization. Further, USCIS combined all forms issued by the Department of State that report a birth into one section.
  • USCIS has updated the M-274 I-9 Handbook to reflect the Form I-9 updates. Further, USCIS has issued a handbook in a new online format in addition to their PDF version. The online format also provides a selectable table of contents allowing the reader to select a chapter or subsection, including a 'Table of Changes" section.
See the new revised Form I-9 and instructions here.
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E-3 Work Visa for Australians New Guidance

9/29/2016

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US Department of State Consular Affairs issued substantial new guidance on the E-3 work visa for Australian Professionals.

9 FAM 402.9-8  REQUIREMENTS FOR E-3 VISAS
9 FAM 402.9-8(A)  Background
(CT:VISA-1;   11-18-2015)
(Previous Location: 9 FAM 41.51 N16.1  CT:VISA-1586;   10-14-2010)
a. The E-3 visa classification ("treaty alien in a specialty occupation") was the result of Public Law 109-13, entitled "The Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Tsunami Relief, 2005" (May 11, 2005).  The new law added paragraph (iii) to INA 101(a)(15)(E), establishing a visa classification for Australians in specialty occupations.
b. The law allows for the temporary entry of Australian professionals to perform services in a “specialty occupation” for a United States employer.  The temporary entry of nonimmigrants in specialty occupations is provided for at Section 501 of Public Law 109-13.  The law establishes a new category of temporary entry for nonimmigrant professionals, the E-3 category.  Unlike the current E-1 and E-2 visas, the E-3 visa is not limited to employment that is directly related to international trade and investment.  Subject to the requirements discussed herein, E-3 visa holders are eligible to work for any employer in the United States.  Dependent spouses and children accompanying or following to join are also eligible for temporary entry.
c.  To qualify for an E-3 visa, an Australian must:
(1)  Present to you an approved Labor Condition Application (LCA) issued by the Department of Labor (DOL);
(2)  Demonstrate to you that the prospective employment meets the standard of being “specialty occupation employment” (see 9 FAM 402.9-8(E) below);
(3)  Show you that the necessary academic qualifications for the job have been met (see 9 FAM 402.9-8(H));
(4)  Convince you that the proposed stay in the United States will be temporary (see 9 FAM 402.9-4(C); and
(5)  Provide evidence of a license or other official permission to practice in the specialty occupation if required as a condition for the employment sought (see 9 FAM 402.9-8(H)).  In certain cases, where such license or other official permission is not required immediately, an alien must demonstrate that he or she will obtain such licensure or permission within a reasonable period of time following admission to the United States.
d. A maximum of 10,500 E-3 visas can be issued annually.
9 FAM 402.9-8(B)  What is Needed to Qualify for a Specialty Occupation Visa
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
Principals:  A treaty alien in a specialty occupation must meet the general academic and occupational requirements for the position pursuant to INA 214(i)(1).  In addition to the nonimmigrant visa (NIV) application, the following documentary evidence must be submitted in connection with an application for an E-3 visa:
(1)  A completed Form ETA-9035-E, Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (formerly, Labor Condition Application for H-1B Nonimmigrants), certified by the Department of Labor (DOL). 
(2)  Evidence of academic or other qualifying credentials as required under INA 214(i)(1) and a job offer letter or other documentation from the employer establishing that upon entry into the United States the applicant will be engaged in qualifying work in a specialty occupation and that the alien will be paid the actual or prevailing wage referred to in INA 212(t)(1).  A certified copy of the foreign degree and evidence that it is equivalent to the required U.S. degree could be used to satisfy the “qualifying credentials” requirement.  Likewise, a certified copy of a U.S. baccalaureate or higher degree, as required by the specialty occupation, would meet the minimum evidentiary standard.
(3)  In the absence of an academic or other qualifying credential(s), evidence of education and experience that is equivalent to the required U.S. degree.
(4)  Evidence establishing that the applicant’s stay in the United States will be temporary.  (See 9 FAM 402.9-4(C) and 9 FAM 402.9-4(H).)
(5)  A certified copy of any required license or other official permission to practice the occupation in the state of intended employment if so required or, where licensure is not necessary to commence immediately the intended specialty occupation employment upon admission, evidence that the alien will be obtaining the required license within a reasonable time after admission.
(6)  Evidence of payment of the Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fee.
9 FAM 402.9-8(C)  Form ETA-9035 Labor Condition Application (LCA) from the Department of Labor (DOL) Required
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. Filing Form ETA-9035-E:  For all prospective E-3 hires, employers must submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) to the Department of Labor (DOL) containing attestations relating to wages and working conditions.
b. LCAs for E-3 cases must be submitted electronically via the Department's iCERT Portal System.  The iCERT Portal System is available at: http://icert.doleta.gov.  The only two exceptions for electronic filing are physical disability and lack of internet access preventing the employer from filing electronically.  Employers with physical disabilities or lack of internet access preventing them from filing electronic applications may submit a written request for special permission to file their LCAs via U.S. mail.  Such requests MUST be made prior to submitting an application by mail and should be addressed to:
Administrator, Office of Foreign Labor Certification
Employment Training Administration
U.S. Department of Labor
Room C-4312
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
c.  The Form ETA-9035 used for requests by mail and Form ETA-9035E used for electronic submissions are the same form.  The current ETA-9035/9035E is six to seven pages long.  Page 1 (numbered page 1 of 1) includes three attestations for the employer to complete in the electronic filing system.  Pages 2-6 (numbered page 1 of 5 through page 5 of 5) contain Sections A through O, and the 7th page is optional for any Addendum to Section G to list additional worksite details.
d. All E-3 LCAs will contain case numbers in the following format:  I-203-xxxxx-xxxxxx.  All LCAs that were submitted online will display the case number, case status and period of employment on the bottom of each page.  Section K on page 4 should contain the signature of the employer.  If there is no employer signature, the LCA is not valid for processing and consular staff should 221(g) the case until a signed copy of the LCA has been submitted.  In section M of the LCA, the signature block will contain the validity dates of the certification, the Department of Labor’s signature as “Certifying Officer” (not a specific official's name), the determination date, the case number, and the case status as “Certified.”  A mailed LCA likely would not have a computer-generated footer at the bottom of the form with the case number, case status, and period of employment.  A mailed-in LCA would likely also be completed in a different computer font or contain handwritten information.
e. Acceptance of Form ETA-9035 by Posts:  For mailed-in applications, DOL faxes the LCA back to the employer after approval.  Applications approved online are presented on-screen to the employer at the completion of the filing process in the form of a PDF/.pdf document.  Consequently the applicant will be presenting either the initial faxed LCA, a printed PDF/.pdf document, or a copy of either of these; there will be no “original” document that will be presented.  You must check to make sure the approval date of the LCA is later than September 2, 2005 (the effective date of the Department of State's E-3 regulatory publication).
f.  Verifying Authenticity of the E-3 LCA:  Your acceptance of the LCA certification is discretionary.  If you are not satisfied that the LCA being presented is authentic, you should suspend action on the case (INA 221(g)) and verify the LCA with the Department of Labor (DOL). 
g. DOL posts html versions of all certified E-3 LCAs on the Labor Certification Registry website.  For additional questions concerning the authenticity of a particular LCA, you should send requests to the LCA Help Desk at [email protected]., or by mail to U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration, Office of Foreign Labor Certification, Chicago National Processing Center, 11 West Quincy Court, Chicago, IL 60604-2105.
h. Petition Filing with DHS Not Required: An employer of an E-3 treaty alien in a specialty occupation is not required to file a petition with DHS.  Instead, a prospective employee will present evidence for classification, including the approved Form ETA-9035-E, directly to you at the time of visa application.
9 FAM 402.9-8(D)  Definition of Specialty Occupation
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
The E-3 category provides for the issuance of visas solely to E-3 qualifying nationals performing employment within a “specialty occupation.”  The definition of “specialty occupation” is one that requires:
(1)  A theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge; and
(2)  The attainment of a bachelor’s or higher degree in the specific specialty (or its equivalent) as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.  Note: In determining whether an occupation qualifies as a "specialty occupation," follow the definition contained at INA 214(i)(1) for H-1B nonimmigrants and applicable standards and criteria determined by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and legacy Immigration and Naturalization Service (legacy INS).  See 9 FAM 402.10-5(E).
9 FAM 402.9-8(E)  Determining “Specialty Occupation” Qualification
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
Although the term “specialty occupation” is specifically defined at INA 214(i)(1), and further elaborated upon in DHS’s regulations (8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A)), consular determinations of what qualifies as a “specialty occupation” will often come down to a judgment call by the adjudicating consular officer.  You must determine whether the job itself falls within the definition of “specialty occupation,” and also examine the alien’s qualifications, including his or her education and experience.  You should consider the available offer of employment and the information obtained during the interview, and then on the basis of this information, make a reasoned evaluation whether or not the offer of employment is for a “specialty occupation.”  Then you must be sure that the applicant has the required degree, or equivalency of experience and education, to adequately perform the stipulated job duties.
9 FAM 402.9-8(F)  Referring Questionable Cases to CA/VO/L/A and/or the Kentucky Consular Center (KCC)
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. Request additional assistance/guidance from CA/VO/L/A if significant doubt remains regarding the E-3 alien’s work experience, or if the proposed employment does not appear to meet the requirements for “specialty occupation” as described above in 9 FAM 402.9-8(E).  The Department of Homeland Security's Bureau of U.S. Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) has significant experience in making "specialty occupation" determinations related to adjudicating H-1B cases, so the advisory opinions division will work closely with USCIS on issues you send in for opinion.
b. If you have concerns about information regarding or provided by the employer (e.g., you doubt that the employer can pay the prevailing wage, or you do not believe the business is large enough to support additional employees), please email KCC at [email protected] with your concerns, providing as much factual detail as possible.  KCC will review the information, investigate, and attempt to provide you with information to address those concerns.
9 FAM 402.9-8(G)  Intent to Depart Upon Termination of Status
(CT:VISA-1;   11-18-2015)
(Previous Location: 9 FAM 41.51 N16.6  CT:VISA-771;   10-03-2005)
a. Temporary entry for treaty aliens in specialty occupations is the same standard used for treaty traders/investors.
b. The alien’s expression of an unequivocal intent to return when the E-3 status ends is normally sufficient, in the absence of specific evidence that the alien’s intent is to the contrary.
c.  The applicant must satisfy you that he or she plans to depart the United States upon termination of status; however, he or she does not need to establish intent to proceed to the United States for a specific temporary period of time nor does an applicant for an E-3 visa need to have a residence in a foreign country that the applicant does not intend to abandon.
d. The alien may sell his or her residence and move all household effects to the United States.
e. An E-3 applicant may be a beneficiary of an immigrant visa (IV) petition filed on his or her behalf.
9 FAM 402.9-8(H)  E-3 Licensing Requirements
(CT:VISA-1;   11-18-2015)
(Previous Location: 9 FAM 41.51 N16.7  E-3 CT:VISA-771;   10-03-2005)
a. An E-3 alien must meet academic and occupational requirements, including licensure where appropriate, for admission into the United States in a specialty occupation.  If the job requires licensure or other official permission to perform the specialty occupation, the applicant must submit proof of the requisite license or permission before the E-3 visa may be granted.  In certain cases, where such a license or other official permission is not immediately required to perform the duties described in the visa application, the alien must show that he or she will obtain such licensure within a reasonable period of time following admission to the United States.  However, as illustrated in the example in paragraph b(4) below, in other instances, an alien will be required to present proof of actual licensure or permission to practice prior to visa issuance.  In all cases, an alien must show that he or she meets the minimum eligibility requirements to obtain such licensure or sit for such licensure examination (e.g., he or she must have the requisite degree and/or experience).  Even when not required to engage in the employment specified in the visa application, a visa applicant may provide proof of licensure to practice in a given profession in the United States together with a job offer letter, or other documentation, in support of an application for an E-3 visa.
b. The following examples are illustrative:
(1)  An alien is seeking an E-3 visa in order to work as a law clerk at a U.S.-based law firm.  The alien may, if otherwise eligible, be granted an E-3 visa if it can be shown that the position of unlicensed law clerk is a specialty occupation, even if he or she has not been admitted to the bar.
(2)  An alien has a job offer from a law firm promising him or her a position as an associate if the alien passes the bar exam.  The application indicates that the position in question meets the definition of a specialty occupation.  The alien may apply for an E-3 visa even if he or she will not be immediately employed in the position offered, but will be studying for the bar examination upon admission to the United States.  You may issue the visa if you are satisfied that the alien will be taking steps to obtain bar admission within a reasonable period of time following admission to the United States.  What constitutes a reasonable period of time will depend on the specific facts presented, such as licensure examination schedules and bar preparation course schedules.
(3)  An alien does not have a job offer, but wishes to study for the bar upon admission to the United States with the hope of finding a position at a United States-based law firm.  The alien would not be eligible for E-3 classification, since he or she would not be coming to work in a specialty occupation.  This person would be required to obtain another type of visa, such as a B-1, in order to study for the bar in this country.
(4)  An alien has an offer for employer with a law firm as a litigator, and is to begin working within two weeks of entry into the United States.  The applicant must demonstrate that he or she has been admitted to the appropriate bar, or otherwise has obtained permission from the respective jurisdiction or jurisdictions where he or she intends to practice to make court appearances.
9 FAM 402.9-8(I)  Numerical Limitation on E-3 Visas
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. Only E-3 principals who are initially being issued E-3 visas for the first time, or who are otherwise  obtaining E-3 status (in the United States) for the first time,are subject to the 10,500 annual numerical limitation provisions of INA 214(g)(11)(B).  Consequently, spouses and children of E-3 principals, as well as returning E-3 principals who are being issued new E-3 visas for continuing employment with the original employer, are exempt from the annual numerical limit (see b. and c. immediately below).
b. An E-3 principal who is applying for a new visa following the expiration of the initial E-3 visa, or who is applying for a visa after initially obtaining E-3 status in the United States, is not subject to the annual E-3 numerical limit, provided it is established to your satisfaction that there has been uninterrupted continuity of employment.  “Uninterrupted continuity of employment” means that the applicant has worked, and continues to work, for the U.S.-based employer who submitted the original Labor Condition Application (LCA) and offer of employment.  To ensure that such applicants are not counted against any subsequent numerical limit, returning E-3 principals will be identified by the visa code “E-3R” (with “R” representing the status of “returning”).
c.  To ensure that the spouse and children of E-3 principals are not counted against the numerical limit, they will be identified by the visa code “E-3D” (with “D” representing the status of “dependent”).
d. At the end of each fiscal year, any unused E-3 numbers are forfeited; such visa numbers do not carry over to the next fiscal year.
e. The Department of State will keep count of the number of E-3 visas issued, and of changes of status to E-3 in the United States as reported by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  If it appears that the 10,500 annual numerical limits will be reached in any fiscal year, the Department of State will instruct posts to cease E-3 issuances for that fiscal year.
9 FAM 402.9-8(J)  Part-Time Employment by E-3 Applicants
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
An E-3 worker may work full or part-time and remain in status based upon the attestations made on the LCA.  Section B.4 on the LCA provides the option to request part time employment and DOL approves LCAs for part-time employment.  Although nothing is specifically stated in the law/regulation about full-time employment for E-3s, you will need to evaluate the public charge ramifications for any E-3 applicant planning on coming to the United States as a part-time employee.
9 FAM 402.9-8(K)  Applicants with Multiple LCAs
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. If an applicant presents more than one valid LCA, consular officers should evaluate each LCA on its own merits.  The applicant will have to qualify for each LCA separately, and each proposed employment situation must overcome public charge concerns on its own.  Clearly indicate in the case remarks which LCAs and positions the applicant qualifies for.
b. Multiple annotations: You should annotate the visa with the employer's name, LCA case number and LCA issuance date for each employer.  You may need to use abbreviations in order to make more than one set of annotations fit onto the visa foil.  If there is not enough room on the visa foils to add all of the required annotations contact VO/F for additional guidance.
c. If an applicant presents multiple LCAs for E-3 and E-3R (returning E-3) positions at the same time, and is approved for multiple positions, only one visa should be issued.  The visa should be issued for an E-3 position to ensure that the visa is counted towards the annual numerical limit.  The visa should be annotated with the employer's name, LCA case number and LCA issuance date for each E-3 position AND the employer's name, LCA case number and LCA issuance date for each E-3R position.  If there is not enough room on the visa foils to add all of the required annotations contact VO/F for additional guidance.
9 FAM 402.9-8(L)  Considerations in Processing E-3 Visas
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. Validity of Issued Visa:  The validity of the visa should not exceed the validity period of the LCA.  The Department of State and DHS have agreed to a 24-month maximum validity period for E-3 visas.
b. Initial Authorized Period of Stay for E-3 Applicants: E-3 applicants are admitted for a two-year period renewable indefinitely, provided the alien is able to demonstrate that he or she does not intend to remain or work permanently in the United States.
c.  Fees: Other than the normal visa-related Machine Readable Visa (MRV) fees, there is no other fee associated with the issuance of an E-3 visa.
d. Reports of Cancelled or Revoked E-3 Visas: In the event an E-3 visa is cancelled or revoked prior to the applicant’s entry into the United States, a report must be sent to CA/VO/DO/I explaining the circumstances attendant to the non-use of the E-3 number.  In cases where the E-3 number has not been used, it will be added back into the remaining pool of unused E-3 visa numbers for that fiscal year.
e. Annotation of E-3 Visas:  Annotate E-3 visas of the principal applicant with the name of the employer, the ETA case number (found at the bottom of each page of the Form ETA-9035), and the LCA’s issuance date (the "Determination Date" listed in part M. on page 5 of the Form ETA-9035.)  Annotate E-3D visas for derivatives of the principal applicant with the name of the principal applicant, the name of the employer, the ETA case number and the LCA's issuance date.
9 FAM 402.9-8(M)  Special Note about H-1B Petitions
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
When the H-1B numerical cap is reached before the end of the fiscal year, it is likely that there will be numerous Australian H-1B applicants who will have approved Labor Condition Application’s (LCA) but whose petitions for H-1B status are returned unapproved by the DHS for lack of an available H-1B visa number.  Currently, you are not permitted to accept LCAs approved based upon H-1B-related offers of employment.  Rather, the United States employer must submit a new LCA request to DOL and receive a separate E-3-based LCA approval for any employee possessing a previously approved H-1B-based LCA.
9 FAM 402.9-9  SPOUSE AND CHILDREN OF E VISA ALIENS
(CT:VISA-185;   09-26-2016)
a. Entitled to Derivative Status:  The spouse and children of an E visa alien accompanying or following to join the principal alien are entitled to derivative status in the same classification as the principal alien.  The nationality of the spouse and children of an E visa applicant is not material.  The spouse and children of an E visa alien receive the same visa validity and number of entries, and are required to pay the same reciprocity fee, if applicable, as the principal alien, as listed in the reciprocity schedule for the principal alien's country of nationality.
b. Spouses and Children:  To establish qualification for E-3 classification as the spouse or child of an E-3 alien, you may accept whatever reasonable evidence is persuasive to establish the required qualifying relationship.  The presentation of a certified copy of a marriage or birth certificate is not mandatory if you are otherwise satisfied that the necessary relationship actually exists.
c.  Spouse and Children of E-3 Aliens Not Subject to Numerical Limitation: The spouse and children of E-3 principals are classifiable as E-3’s, using the visa code E-3D.  They are not counted against the 10,500 annual numerical limitation described at INA 214(g)(11)(B).
d. Employment by Spouse of E Visa Aliens: INA 214(e)(6) permits the spouse (but not other dependents) of a principal E nonimmigrant to engage in employment in the United States.  The spouse of a qualified E nonimmigrant may, upon admission to the United States, apply with the DHS for an employment authorization document, which an employer could use to verify the spouse’s employment eligibility.  Such spousal employment may be in a position other than a specialty occupation.

​See at:
https://fam.state.gov/FAM/09FAM/09FAM040209.html
 
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