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USCIS Formalizes COVID-19 Guidance Relating to Electronic Signatures and Transmission of Form I-20
The new regulation clarifies that 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(f) and (m) do not require an original signature. Read More
Connecticut Broadens "Clean Slate" Rules for Criminal History Inquiries
Signed into law by Governor Ned Lamont in June 2021, Connecticut's "Clean Slate" law will take effect on January 1, 2023. Read More
USCIS Automatically Extends Green Card Validity for Naturalization Applicants
Effective December 12, 2022, lawful permanent residents who properly file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, will receive an automatic extension of their Permanent Resident Card (commonly known as a Green Card) for two years. Read More
Certain Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees May Use Form I-94 to Establish Work Authorization
On Monday, USCIS announced that certain Afghan and Ukrainian parolees are able to use their Form I-94 to establish work authorization for 90 days. Read More
DHS Extends EAD Validity for TPS Beneficiaries in Six Countries
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the federal register extending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal. Read More