Tag: policy update
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USCIS Implements “a Rigorous, Holistic, and Comprehensive Good Moral Character Standard” for Naturalization
On August 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security published PM-602-0188, a Policy Memorandum with the subject, “Restoring a Rigorous, Holistic, and Comprehensive Good Moral CharacterEvaluation Standard for Aliens Applying for Naturalization.” KEY POINTS The policy memorandum from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) outlines a new more “comprehensive and holistic standard” for evaluating an…
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USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS
USCIS UPDATES POLICY MANUAL GUIDANCE FOR T VISAS USCIS has revised its guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to align with the Classification for Victims of Severe Forms of Trafficking in Persons; Eligibility for “T” Nonimmigrant Status Final Rule. This rule was published in the Federal Register on April 30, 2024. USCIS’ updated policy guidance…
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USCIS Extends Green Card Validity After Filing For Renewal
Effective Sept. 10, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 36 months for lawful permanent residents who file a Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. A Form I-90 receipt notices had previously provided a 24-month extension of the validity of a Green Card. …
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IN-PERSON APPOINTMENTS AT USCIS FIELD OFFICES FOR SIJS AGE-OUTS
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Third Gender Option Added to Form N-400, Application for Naturalization
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