21 Aug 18, NIGERIA, UNITED STATES 24 Jul 18, UNITED STATES Path forward on legislative relief for Dreamers remains Supreme Court to decide travel ban legality, Some immigration functions suspended as government shuts down. 10 Jun 21, UNITED STATES Between those stops, she was the head of DHS Watch at the immigration advocacy group Americas Voice. 14 Mar 20, UNITED STATES 14 May 20, UNITED STATES If you would like to notify us of a systemic operational issue, such as a pattern of potentially incorrect notices, you may contact us atpublic.engagement@uscis.dhs.gov. 11 Jul 14, UNITED STATES July Visa Bulletin Update: Final Action Dates to July Visa Bulletin: Modest advancements in most EB-3 H1-B visa fraud case is compliance reminder, Class action lawsuit challenges H-1B selection process, State Department offering second passports with longer validity, AILA seeks increased transparency in H-1B lottery, U.S. Embassy suspends business visa processing. 16 Oct 19, UNITED STATES 14 Apr 15, UNITED STATES 26 Feb 21, UNITED STATES 2 Feb 23, CHINA, UNITED STATES 22 Sep 20, UNITED STATES 14 Dec 15, UNITED STATES All of the votes in favor of confirmation came from Democrats, and all of the votes against confirmation were Republicans. 29 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 10 Jun 15, UNITED STATES 14 Dec 21, UNITED STATES 20 Dec 22, UNITED STATES Citizenship And Immigration Services Ombudsman, This page was not helpful because the content, U.S. 4 Jun 20, UNITED STATES 16 Jun 17, UNITED STATES The Center for Immigration Studies is an independent, non-partisan, non-profit research organization founded in 1985. 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Ur Jaddou confirmed as immigration agency director - Roll Call Center for Immigration Studies Biden Nominee for USCIS Director Seems to Defend Birth Tourism By Robert Law on June 23, 2021 President Biden has nominated Ur Jaddou, who spent the past four years as a vocal advocate for unlimited immigration and a critic of the Trump administration, to become the director of U.S. Worldwide protests after US acknowledges Jerusalem as capital Turkish consulates in U.S. resume visa issuance, but Visa services at 3 Russian consulates to resume. 1 Aug 19, UNITED STATES 15 Mar 21, UNITED STATES 9 Jan 23, UNITED STATES I want to thank the United States Senate for confirming Ur. 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Review our. 15 Nov 17, UNITED STATES 28 Feb 18, UNITED STATES During her Senate confirmation hearing in May, Jaddou said her top priority as USCIS director would be to reduce processing times that have kept thousands foreign citizens, and their employers, waiting months or longer for visas and work permits to be approved. 20 Oct 22, UNITED STATES 10 Jan 17, ISRAEL, UNITED STATES US expels Russian diplomats, closes consulate in Seattle, Premium processing suspended for H-1B cap cases, Expedited E-2 visa program closes for French applicants, Reports: Trump preparing visa restrictions aimed at China. 2 Oct 20, UNITED STATES 17 Oct 17, UNITED STATES C-SPAN receives no funding from any government. 25 Mar 21, UNITED STATES a credible fear or reasonable fear protection screening process. Leading companies urge court to preserve DACA, I-9 flexible measures extended until April 30, Immigration help available for individuals impacted by tornadoes, H-1B cap season gets underway, high demand expected. 5 Jun 20, UNITED STATES CBP confirms Canadians not covered by latest travel Trump proclamation to suspend new temporary work visas, USCIS issues new guidance on H-1B third-party worksites, Supreme Court rejects Trumps attempt to terminate DACA. Entrepreneur rule sent to OMB for review, could Fourth Circuit upholds halt to Trump Executive Order, Biometrics appointments booked up, delays possible, USCIS warns of new scam targeting immigrants, Photo requirements strictly enforced at Chinese consulates. Final DACA regulation published, court weighs impact on State Department urges U.S. citizens to depart Ukraine USCIS to hold webinar on Operation Allies Welcome. Contact Us | USCIS 29 Jun 16, UNITED STATES 19 Jul 21, UNITED STATES 27 Dec 22, UNITED STATES Alien Will Be Removed From An Immigration Policy Manual Under A Biden Administration Plan, The US Agency In Charge Of The Immigration System Says It's Facing A Financial Disaster Amid The Coronavirus Pandemic, 32 Children Who Were Deported To Guatemala Last Year In Violation Of A Court Order Have Yet To Be Brought Back. President Biden nominated Tucson, Arizona, police chief Chris Magnus to lead CBP. It has not had a Senate-confirmed director since Lee Francis Cissna, who President Donald Trump compelled to resign in 2019. 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U.S. to resume limited visa processing in Havana, Immigration help available for individuals affected by the State Department adds Ukraine to the Homeless Nationalities State Department designates processing posts for visa applicants DHS announces new TPS designation for Sudan, extends, Extension of exemptions from COVID-19 travel restrictions granted USCIS reaches FY 2022 H-1B cap, wont conduct FY 2023 H-1B electronic registration now open. Most recently, she served as Director of DHS Watch, a project of the non-profit Americas Voice. to obtain and provide confirmation of all required vaccinations and screenings prior to the start of employment. 1 Aug 16, UNITED STATES 21 Nov 22, UNITED STATES According to the White House statement announcing Jaddous nomination, the president describes her as having two decades of experience in immigration law, policy, and administration. 3 Apr 17, UNITED STATES 18 Feb 22, UNITED STATES CoA - Change of Address - USCIS 17 Jun 21, UNITED STATES Do not include Social Security numbers in emails. 3 Dec 20, UNITED STATES DHS to propose DACA regulation, beginning formal notice-and-comment USCIS Ombudsman issues tips for DACA renewal applicants. Temporary Protected Status re-registration opens for Honduras. a copy of the Pay.gov payment confirmation email or a notice or statement from the payer's credit card issuer or financial institution. Ms.Jaddou, who was nominated for thepositionon April 12, 2021,has nearly 20 years of immigration policy experience, including three years as Chief Counsel for USCIS under former President Barack Obama. 27 Jul 16, SAUDI ARABIA, UNITED STATES US consulates in Canada to limit visa appointments, Storm halts USCIS services across parts of Northeast, Immigration opponent to take key immigration leadership role. 26 Apr 17, UNITED STATES 8 Dec 20, UNITED STATES July Visa Bulletin: China EB-3 to retrogress, EB-2 USCIS adopts ruling on H-1B advanced degrees, State Department introduces extreme vetting questions, Administration asks Supreme Court to review travel ruling. Final rule on H-4 spousal work authorization expected Winter storm closes USCIS offices in southeastern states, Judge halts key part of Obama immigration plan. 8 Jul 14, UNITED STATES Magnus made news in 2017 when he wrote an opinion piece in the New York Times arguing that then-Attorney General Jeff Sessions pro-enforcement immigration policies would make Americas cities more dangerous. He specifically took issue with the Justice Departments decision to withhold federal grant funding from localities that adopted sanctuary policies. While most Republicans (Ranking Member Grassley, Blackburn, Cotton, Cruz, Hawley, Lee, and Tillis) on the committee submitted QFRs, none of the Democrats opted to do so. Premium Processing rule clears OMB review. Dear Secretary Mayorkas and Director Jaddou, We, the 75 . Temporary Protected Status re-registration period opens for Somali Judge: Government not required to accept new DACA H-4 EAD rescission rule undergoing DHS review, US Embassy in Nigeria to resume visa services, USCIS issues update on STEM OPT third-party placement, US Embassy in Nigeria closes visa services. Biden's Pick for Homeland Security Chief 'Exerted Improper Influence Executive Order set to take effect as courts USCIS offices closed, flights canceled due to storm. 20 Aug 19, UNITED STATES 17 Nov 14, CHINA, UNITED STATES 8 Jan 15, UNITED STATES 26 Apr 16, UNITED STATES If you do not receive a response within this timeframe, or if you believe the response you receivedwas incorrect, you may contactthe USCIS Contact Center to have your inquiry elevated. It is also incorrect to classify the Trump rule as a wealth test because an alien can be poor, or not wealthy, and still not be a public charge. All content copyright 2022 Homeland Security Today. Immigrant visa applicants must prove health insurance coverage White House, State Department back Polands entry into USCIS: new H-1B registration process planned for upcoming Diversity Visa registration to open Wednesday, TPS reregistration opens for Syrian nationals. 21 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 7 Apr 15, UNITED STATES 3 Aug 20, UNITED STATES 14 Jul 22, UNITED STATES 6 Feb 20, UNITED STATES AUSTRALIA, BRAZIL, CANADA, SWITZERLAND, CHINA, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES, SOUTH AFRICA, AUSTRALIA, FRANCE, UNITED KINGDOM, GLOBAL, IRELAND, NEW ZEALAND, SINGAPORE, UNITED STATES. 1 Oct 21, UNITED STATES 19 Apr 17, UNITED STATES 15 Jun 15, AFGHANISTAN, UNITED STATES On May 26, the Senate Judiciary committee held a confirmation hearing that included a panel of five nominees, including Jaddou. H-1B premium processing to resume for petitions filed USCIS to release new Form I-539, introduce biometrics Report: USCIS delays reach crisis level following changes USCIS, ICE step up scrutiny of foreign student 180-day deadline approaching for foreign students and exchange Venezuelan consular services unavailable in US.