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USCIS Announces Termination of Parole for Certain Individuals in Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)

USCIS announced that, effective immediately, the categorical Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands parole programs are terminated. After any parole authorized through these programs expires, USCIS will not renew that parole. See https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/termination-categorical-parole-programs-certain-individuals-present-commonwealth-northern-mariana-islands-cnmi for more information.

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Government Shutdown Implications (with updates)

USCIS - The current federal government shutdown will not affect USCIS’ fee-funded activities. Only limited programs will be affected by the shutdown, including E-Verify, EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, Conrad 30 Waiver Program, and Non-Minister Religious Workers. See https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/lapse-federal-funding-does-not-impact-most-uscis-operations…

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Visa Bulletin – January 2019

USCIS advised that it will accept adjustment of status petitions for family and employment-based petitions based on their filing dates, and not on the final action dates. See https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/visa-availability-priority-dates/when-file-your-adjustment-status-application-family-sponsored-or-employment-based-preference-visas-january-2019 for the updated information and the applicable January 2019 visa bulletin…

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Holiday Travel Reminder from CBP

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued a reminder for international travelers using the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) to apply at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled departure of their international flight. See https://www.cbp.gov/newsroom/national-media-release/cbp-reminds-travelers-allow-72-hours-esta for more information.

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USCIS Policy Memo for I-751 Interviews

USCIS issued a policy memo that provides guidance to USCIS officers on waiving the interview requirement for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. See https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-revises-interview-waiver-guidance-form-i-751 for more information.

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