U.S. of America
a. Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
Date: January 17, 2025
Pursuant to a court order, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests and accompanying applications for employment authorization under the DACA regulations. Initial requests will be accepted but not processed at this time. Current grants of DACA and related Employment Authorization Documents remain valid until expiration, unless individually terminated.
b. DHS Helps Companies Fill More Jobs, Strengthens Worker Protections in the H-2 Programs with Final Rule
Date: December 17, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule to help companies fill more jobs and strengthen worker protections in the H-2 programs. This rule aims to modernize and improve requirements for the H-2A and H-2B nonimmigrant visa programs.For comprehensive and up-to-date information on U.S. immigration news and updates, please refer to the official U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website.
