Summary: Homeland Security Challenges
Latest Updates from USCIS and DHS
Yemen that is experiencing widespread armed conflict has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson designated the country for TPS for 18 months. The designation will let the nationals of Yemen to remain and work in the U.S. TPS extension is effective from September 3, 2015 through March 3, 2015.
Yemeni nationals approved for TPS will not be removed from the U.S. during the designated period. TPS also comes with work authorization. Those applying for TPS may receive Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). Nationals of Yemen can start applying for TPS now. The registration period began on September 3, 2015 and will end on March 1, 2016.
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USCIS is granting certain immigration relief measures to its customers affected by this typhoon.
Those affected by natural disasters may not be able to maintain their immigration status. USCIS earlier adopted temporary immigration relief measures to assist affected individuals through September 2, 2015. Monitoring the situation in CNMI, USCIS has announced that it is extending the relief measures by an additional 60 days. This mean, affected nationals will be eligible for relief measures till November 2, 2015.
Affected USCIS customers stranded in the U.S. can apply for a change or an extension of their non-immigrant status. Their requests will be considered even if they apply even after the expiration of their authorized period of stay.
USCIS will assist green card holders stranded abroad. Those in places that do not have USCIS offices and those who have lost their immigration papers can receive assistance from USCIS and the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Affected USCIS customers who were earlier granted parole, can apply for an extension or
Yemen that is experiencing widespread armed conflict has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Secretary of Homeland Security Jeh Johnson designated the country for TPS for 18 months. The designation will let the nationals of Yemen to remain and work in the U.S. TPS extension is effective from September 3, 2015 through March 3, 2015.
Yemeni nationals approved for TPS will not be removed from the U.S. during the designated period. TPS also comes with work authorization. Those applying for TPS may receive Employment Authorization Documents (EAD). Nationals of Yemen can start applying for TPS now. The registration period began on September 3, 2015 and will end on March 1, 2016.
To apply for …show more content…
USCIS is granting certain immigration relief measures to its customers affected by this typhoon.
Those affected by natural disasters may not be able to maintain their immigration status. USCIS earlier adopted temporary immigration relief measures to assist affected individuals through September 2, 2015. Monitoring the situation in CNMI, USCIS has announced that it is extending the relief measures by an additional 60 days. This mean, affected nationals will be eligible for relief measures till November 2, 2015.
Affected USCIS customers stranded in the U.S. can apply for a change or an extension of their non-immigrant status. Their requests will be considered even if they apply even after the expiration of their authorized period of stay.
USCIS will assist green card holders stranded abroad. Those in places that do not have USCIS offices and those who have lost their immigration papers can receive assistance from USCIS and the U.S. Department of State (DOS). Affected USCIS customers who were earlier granted parole, can apply for an extension or