USCIS Publishes Final Rule Amending I-9 Regulations.

Jul 23, 2010: On July 22, 2010, USCIS published in the Federal Register a final rule that made minor changes to the rule related to electronic employment eligibility verification.

USCIS Publishes Proposed Fee Waiver Form.

Jul 21, 2010: Last week, USCIS proposed for the first time a standardized fee waiver form that would provide relief for financially disadvantaged people seeking immigration services from the federal agency.

USCIS Announces the Approval of 10,000 U Visas in Fiscal Year 2010.

Jul 16, 2010: USCIS announced this week that it has approved 10,000 petitions for the U Visa in Fiscal Year 2010, marking the first time that the federal agency has reached the statutory maximum for that visa category.

USCIS Extends Temporary Protected Status Registration Period for Haitian Nationals.

Jul 14, 2010: This week, USCIS announced that they will extend the registration period for Temporary Protected Status for all eligible Haitian nationals.