What's New RSS Feed https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the What's New page en SAVE Updating Requirements for Use of Foreign Passport Numbers https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-updating-requirements-for-use-of-foreign-passport-numbers On Feb. 5, SAVE will update its requirements when users enter foreign passport numbers at case creation to improve the quality and accuracy of initial verification responses. Fri, 05 Jan 24 14:40:04 -0500 USCIS 4409e2e2-0e5f-4db5-a036-b5ebb04a646c Join SAVE Listening Session to Share Feedback on Registration and Account Management https://www.uscis.gov/join-save-listening-session-to-share-feedback-on-registration-and-account-management SAVE users are invited to participate in our upcoming listening session:SAVE Registration and Account Management, Jan. 17 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Eastern.The listening session is an opportunity to provide feedback on your user experience with the registration and account management processes. The session is not a forum to develop group opinions or recommendations. User input will help us continually improve the SAVE program. Wed, 03 Jan 24 13:42:46 -0500 USCIS 0016eff1-a73e-4bb4-8739-e6d6c808b287 Documentation and SAVE Verification for Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-family-reunification-parole-process-for-ecuador This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals who are paroled into the United States under the Ecuador Family Reunification Parole Process, which permits nationals of Ecuador and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Thu, 21 Dec 23 14:28:30 -0500 USCIS dbc89aa8-0da1-4e01-94d1-91753984e7d7 Important Update on SAVE Records Disposal https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/important-update-on-save-records-disposal SAVE is requesting agencies re-run their Historic Records Report because the original report in a June 2023 Records Disposal message was incomplete.The revised report is now available and SAVE is extending the records disposal date. User agencies wishing to retain SAVE historical records have until Mar. 12, 2024, to download case information for SAVE cases that are more than 10 years old and dated on or before Dec. 31, 2013. Wed, 13 Dec 23 13:15:27 -0500 USCIS 21cf10d0-ea89-4ea5-82df-8887d1d70747 Some EADs Can be Valid for up to 5 Years https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/some-eads-can-be-valid-for-up-to-5-years-0 USCIS increased the maximum validity period to five years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to the following categories of noncitizens: Thu, 16 Nov 23 15:19:53 -0500 USCIS 5a037cdf-8d7f-4f1e-836b-640f066b2a41 New On-Demand Webinar for Benefit Applicants https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-on-demand-webinar-for-benefit-applicants SAVE is excited to offer a new resource for benefit applicants!  Tue, 07 Nov 23 18:18:32 -0500 USCIS c6d9f707-b386-434a-b789-a91a62893fc0 Password Reset Is Now Easier In SAVE! https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/password-reset-is-now-easier-in-save SAVE has updated its password reset process to enhance the security of user accounts. Users will now request a password reset message to be sent to the email address associated with their User ID.  Thu, 26 Oct 23 16:08:52 -0400 USCIS 1a3fd8f5-10eb-4bbb-82a5-7a031cbfe295 SAVE Additional Verification Response Time Update https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-additional-verification-response-time-update-1 The additional verification response time for October 2023 is now 15 federal workdays, an improvement from an average of about 36 federal workdays in September 2022. Response times vary depending upon the complexity of the case. Cases that require additional information or submission of a document may require additional time.  Fri, 13 Oct 23 13:51:09 -0400 USCIS 61b0e9c6-3bac-49fd-b4e5-02ac988464cf TPS Cameroon Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Dec. 7, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-cameroon-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-dec-7-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Cameroon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Dec. 8, 2023, through June 7, 2025.   Tue, 10 Oct 23 11:53:04 -0400 USCIS 6094b4a4-a6f8-4f1d-8767-1958d9f5d3b2 Redesignation and extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela. https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/redesignation-and-extension-of-temporary-protected-status-tps-for-venezuela Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas recently Tue, 03 Oct 23 14:27:50 -0400 USCIS c546ef3c-98dc-4e3d-b60e-156fb939cfff SAVE Service Restored https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-service-restored-0 SAVE service has been restored. Users are once again able to create and submit cases without experiencing system timeouts and increased processing times. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Burzinski and Jamie Scheele, Product Management and Delivery Branch. Fri, 29 Sep 23 09:17:57 -0400 USCIS a3792de4-2402-4f1c-b7e5-72711d4a3d61 TPS Afghanistan Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Nov. 20, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-afghanistan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov-20 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025.   Mon, 25 Sep 23 11:58:35 -0400 USCIS 65ecd77a-e55f-4bf5-a3e5-d4c0a1da791f USCIS Rescinds Termination of Nicaragua’s TPS Designation and Extends TPS Nicaragua for 18 Months https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nicaraguas-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-nicaragua-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nicaragua for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nicaragua for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:38:37 -0400 USCIS a916a301-b93e-47e6-99c4-96a7b75d3e87 USCIS Rescinds Termination of Nepal’s TPS Designation and Extends TPS Nepal for 18 Months https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-nepals-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-nepal-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Nepal for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Nepal for 18 months, from Dec. 25, 2023, through June 24, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:28:22 -0400 USCIS a359c89b-d37d-46e0-ad57-ccb7dd8a5984 USCIS Rescinds Termination of Honduras’ TPS Designation and Extends TPS Honduras for 18 Months https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-honduras-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-honduras-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of Honduras for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for Honduras for 18 months, from Jan. 6, 2024, through July 5, 2025.  Wed, 13 Sep 23 13:10:13 -0400 USCIS bbb96f40-7acb-4335-bb21-ba6b2c13f145 USCIS Rescinds Termination of El Salvador’s TPS Designation and Extends TPS El Salvador for 18 Months https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-rescinds-termination-of-el-salvadors-tps-designation-and-extends-tps-el-salvador-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas rescinded the termination of the designation of El Salvador for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended TPS for El Salvador for 18 months, from Sept. Wed, 13 Sep 23 12:49:25 -0400 USCIS 6b3a58a7-c9b7-4bfc-8dc3-f60c4b848a56 SAVE Additional Verification Response Time Update https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-additional-verification-response-time-update-0 The additional verification response time for September 2023 is now about 20 federal workdays, an improvement from the about 36 federal workdays it averaged this time last year (September 2022). Response times vary depending upon the complexity of the case. Cases that require additional information or submission of a document may require additional time. Tue, 12 Sep 23 14:02:52 -0400 USCIS ef7c1fd0-57f8-4196-8d60-b8939cf3b4b5 Documentation and SAVE Verification for Modernized Family Reunification Parole Processes for Cuba and Haiti https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-modernized-family-reunification-parole-processes-for-cuba This announcement provides updated information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals who are paroled into the United States under the modernized Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Processes, which permit nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Mon, 11 Sep 23 14:40:51 -0400 USCIS 524084ea-0a3b-486c-a779-1f7680480c9e SAVE Service Restored https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-service-restored SAVE service has been restored. Users are once again able to create and submit cases without experiencing system timeouts and increased processing times. If you have any questions, please contact Joel Burzinski and Jamie Scheele, Product Management and Delivery Branch. Fri, 08 Sep 23 16:24:09 -0400 USCIS 1e126836-02d3-44ce-acbd-075b0a140b2d Updated REAL ID FAQs – Continued Eligibility of Afghans with Re-parole or Extension of Parole for a REAL ID Driver’s License or Identification Card https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/updated-real-id-faqs-continued-eligibility-of-afghans-with-re-parole-or-extension-of-parole-for-a The Department of Homeland Security has revised its REAL ID frequently asked questions webpage to confirm that Afghans with re-parole or an extension of their initial parole remain eligible for a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card. You can find the updated REAL ID frequently asked questions at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs. Please scroll to the bottom of the page for the newest FAQ. Thu, 31 Aug 23 09:38:22 -0400 USCIS 280464ed-2d82-42fd-8350-f22daae6b23e TPS Sudan Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; Certain EADs Automatically Extended Through Oct. 19, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-sudan-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-certain-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Sudan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.   Mon, 21 Aug 23 11:32:34 -0400 USCIS 4bb3e0bc-208d-4d0d-a842-303dcd698624 TPS Ukraine Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Oct. 19, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-ukraine-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-oct-19-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Oct. 20, 2023, through April 19, 2025.   Mon, 21 Aug 23 10:08:11 -0400 USCIS 6700ad30-fdcd-440d-8944-4430e5dfdf9f Documentation and SAVE Verification for Family Reunification Parole Processes for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-family-reunification-parole-processes-for-colombia-el This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals from Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras who were paroled into the United States under the Family Reunification Parole Processes, which permit nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to three years. Mon, 24 Jul 23 09:45:35 -0400 USCIS a6029023-506e-407c-a25d-22a64085e710 SAVE Transaction Charge Increase Beginning Oct. 1, 2023 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-transaction-charge-increase-beginning-oct-1-2023 Effective Oct.1, 2023, USCIS will begin a phased-in transaction charge increase for SAVE verification cases that will also streamline billing to a single charge per verification case. Information regarding the transaction charge increase as well as the phase-in timeline can be found on the new Transaction Charges webpage.   Thu, 20 Jul 23 14:35:10 -0400 USCIS 696f7815-2583-4a77-952d-3c43454c2b25 SAVE Records Disposal https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-2 Beginning September 1, 2023, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2012. SAVE agency users with the Superuser role will have until August 26 to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Fri, 30 Jun 23 11:39:39 -0400 USCIS e857e5bb-afcd-4615-996d-54152c75ee7a ICYMI – SAVE Training for Current Users is Back! https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/icymi-save-training-for-current-users-is-back From initial to additional verification requests, the SAVE Training for Current Users webinar highlights best practices to prevent errors and delays.  It shows you where to find helpful resources for SAVE users and benefit applicants. And each webinar concludes with a question-and-answer session to ensure that you have the information you need to efficiently and effectively use the SAVE system. Fri, 09 Jun 23 09:31:35 -0400 USCIS 4f84ab7a-80fc-4aa5-a073-d99c18dd9327 SAVE Resumes Services https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services-1 SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE accounts and process cases. Thu, 04 May 23 15:29:30 -0400 USCIS f15357a0-354f-40fb-a66e-625b9b372832 SAVE is Temporarily Unavailable https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable-1 SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.  Thu, 04 May 23 13:08:14 -0400 USCIS 79839754-3348-4673-b15a-6f175ede3cec DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents Extended and Expanded, EADs Extended through Feb. 5, 2025 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025-0 President Biden issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents. The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide eligible Hong Kong resid Thu, 04 May 23 10:14:55 -0400 USCIS d25ef176-2041-449f-a4fa-61872f5d6c5d SAVE Resumes Services https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services-0 SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE accounts and process cases. Wed, 03 May 23 15:40:08 -0400 USCIS a2c6f60d-2c71-4b9c-8327-a321108681ff SAVE is Temporarily Unavailable https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable-0 SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.  Wed, 03 May 23 14:40:21 -0400 USCIS 86267ba7-ea77-4582-873b-0782af86ab79 TPS Somalia Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through March 17, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-somalia-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-17 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from March 18, 2023, through Sept. 17, 2024.   Mon, 13 Mar 23 11:39:31 -0400 USCIS 5615502e-b875-477a-b283-7a1b431507cf Documentation and SAVE Verification for Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan Parolees https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/documentation-and-save-verification-for-cuban-haitian-nicaraguan-and-venezuelan-parolees This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals paroled into the United States under the Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, and Venezuelans, which permits nationals of these countries and their immediate family members to be paroled on a case-by-case basis for up to two years. Fri, 24 Feb 23 10:42:56 -0500 USCIS 17a6a355-2c21-4f10-9ca5-3b9d0ff9d8d3 USCIS Redesigns Permanent Resident Cards and Employment Authorization Documents https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-redesigns-permanent-resident-cards-and-employment-authorization-documents On Jan. 30, USCIS announced new designs for tamper-resistant Form I-551, Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards), and Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS began issuing the redesigned cards on Jan. 30, 2023. Thu, 23 Feb 23 13:15:31 -0500 USCIS 2ea12880-b6f4-4e4d-9462-c4c9fc5fb258 DED for Certain Hong Kong Residents Extended and Expanded, EADs Extended through Feb. 5, 2025 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-certain-hong-kong-residents-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-feb-5-2025 On Jan. 26, 2023, President Biden issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Hong Kong residents. The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide certain Hong Kong residents continued work authorization through Feb. 5, 2025. For this reason, certain Hong Kong residents are employment authorized incident to DED. In addition, USCIS has automatically extended through Feb. 5, 2025, DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a Card Expires date of Feb. 5, 2023. Fri, 03 Feb 23 15:36:32 -0500 USCIS 5953b949-cb52-4454-b726-6fef2a0c2a70 TPS Haiti Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Feb. 3, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-haiti-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-feb-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti for 18 months, from Feb. 4, 2023, through Aug. 3, 2024. Thu, 26 Jan 23 11:09:21 -0500 USCIS b6ac5874-8c15-4a93-b690-b6d508ad501e TPS Yemen Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through March 3, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-yemen-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-3-2024 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen for 18 months, from March 3, 2023, through Sept. 3, 2024.   Thu, 05 Jan 23 11:00:34 -0500 USCIS d927af24-f9b8-4c2c-9407-4d3924d39de9 DHS Secretary Designates Ethiopia for TPS https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-ethiopia-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective Dec. 12, 2022, through June 12, 2024. Ethiopian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ethiopia may submit an initial registration application under the designation of Ethiopia for TPS and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins Dec. 12, 2022, and ends June 12, 2024. Fri, 16 Dec 22 10:19:40 -0500 USCIS 13a2abbb-ffac-4934-8412-fb70a63f71ed Certain Afghan and Ukrainian Parolees Are Employment Authorized Incident to Parole https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/certain-afghan-and-ukrainian-parolees-are-employment-authorized-incident-to-parole USCIS recently announced that, effective Nov. 21, 2022, certain Ukrainian and Afghan parolees are employment authorized incident to their parole. This means that they do not need a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document, to be employment authorized. Mon, 12 Dec 22 13:32:28 -0500 USCIS 4a5a5bf3-a8be-4592-b063-3173898fa751 Continuation of Documentation for TPS Beneficiaries for Six Countries; Documents Auto-Extended Through June 30, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended-0 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and under the 2011 designation of Haiti and the 2013 designation of Sudan provided they remain individually eligible for TPS. Thu, 17 Nov 22 09:24:30 -0500 USCIS c7c6269a-b96e-4b1e-981e-ef9ae49905d2 TPS Burma (Myanmar) Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Nov. 25, 2023 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-burma-myanmar-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-nov-25 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from Nov. 26, 2022, through May 25, 2024.   Tue, 27 Sep 22 11:09:06 -0400 USCIS aee46bdb-2f56-4c97-9e55-af7034234c57 TPS for Venezuela Extended for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Sept. 9, 2023 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-venezuela-extended-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-9-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela for 18 months, from Sept. 10, 2022, through March 10, 2024.  Thu, 08 Sep 22 16:03:36 -0400 USCIS 6886977e-022d-42ef-93e7-b1aa9c341c19 DED for Liberia Extended and Expanded, EADs Extended through June 30, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024-0 President Biden has issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians.  The president also directed the secretary of homeland security to provide eligible Liberians continued employment authorization through June 30, 2024. Tue, 06 Sep 22 14:10:19 -0400 USCIS c8ef2b15-2315-4429-b9da-bb9f85572b6c SAVE Resumes Services https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-resumes-services SAVE service has been restored. Benefit-granting agencies are once again able to fully access their SAVE account and process cases. Mon, 15 Aug 22 14:49:52 -0400 USCIS fa4a5492-b865-462e-aa87-746a939f4913 SAVE is Temporarily Unavailable https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-is-temporarily-unavailable SAVE is temporarily not available due to technical difficulties. While SAVE is unavailable, agencies and applicants will not be able to access their SAVE accounts or check their case status using SAVE CaseCheck.  Mon, 15 Aug 22 12:09:43 -0400 USCIS bd18acb0-3d13-43f2-b24f-d1066b315ac9 USCIS Issuing Updated I-797C for Certain Operation Allies Welcome Parolees https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-issuing-updated-i-797c-for-certain-operation-allies-welcome-parolees During Operation Allies Welcome, many Afghans who arrived as part of the evacuation efforts were paroled into the United States. Many applied for and received Form I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Tue, 09 Aug 22 09:44:18 -0400 USCIS 85918ca9-4b89-4524-8976-795e7fd1e2b5 TPS Syria Extended and Redesignated for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through Sept. 30, 2023 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-syria-extended-and-redesignated-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended-through-sept-30-2023 Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria for 18 months, from Oct. 1, 2022, through March 31, 2024. Mon, 01 Aug 22 12:22:45 -0400 USCIS c8552212-ef78-4302-a736-6af498e6f459 Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela expired on July 20, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/deferred-enforced-departure-ded-for-venezuela-expired-on-july-20-2022 Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Venezuela expired on July 20, 2022. Venezuelans and individuals without nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela who wish to apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under the existing designation, including those who were covered under the January 2021 grant of DED, may apply for TPS before the registration period ends Sept. 9, 2022. Thu, 21 Jul 22 14:29:16 -0400 USCIS 3db42348-ef00-4c8a-9c2f-a7046fc0ce46 DED for Liberia Extended and Expanded, EADs Extended through June 30, 2024 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-extended-and-expanded-eads-extended-through-june-30-2024 President Biden has issued a memorandum extending and expanding eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians.  The President also directed the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide eligible Liberians continued work authorization through June 30, 2024.  To this end, eligible Liberians are employment authorized incident to DED.   Thu, 07 Jul 22 10:29:54 -0400 USCIS f9681f6b-8956-43aa-badc-e4c18eda80ac DHS Secretary Designates Afghanistan for TPS https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-afghanistan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective May 20, 2022, through Nov. 20, 2023. Afghan nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Afghanistan may submit an initial registration application under the Afghanistan TPS designation and apply for an employment authorization document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins May 20, 2022, and ends on Nov. 20, 2023. Fri, 20 May 22 11:53:01 -0400 USCIS 07ef6e0f-0491-4bbe-81c4-d2973d91dd21 Parole Under Uniting for Ukraine https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/parole-under-uniting-for-ukraine This announcement provides information about documentation and the SAVE verification process for individuals paroled into the United States under Uniting for Ukraine, which permits Ukrainian citizens and their immediate family members to be considered for parole on a case-by-case basis for up to two years. Mon, 09 May 22 14:33:13 -0400 USCIS a1b57f9a-1565-4e45-97a5-6a08a99aab03 DHS Publishes Rule Temporarily Increasing Automatic Extension Period of Employment Authorization and/or EADs for Certain Individuals https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-publishes-rule-temporarily-increasing-automatic-extension-period-of-employment-authorization On May 4, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a temporary final rule (87 FR 26614) to temporarily increase employment authorization and/or the Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) auto-extension period for certain applicants who timely apply to renew their EAD.  Specifically, the rule temporarily increases employment authorization and/or the EAD auto-extension period to a maximum of up to 540 days from the expiration date on their EAD.  Previously, the EAD auto-extension was only up to 180 days. Wed, 04 May 22 15:48:21 -0400 USCIS 6e4c56dc-d4a2-42aa-8611-6b9730fe0695 DHS Secretary Designates Ukraine for TPS https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-ukraine-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 19, 2023. Ukrainian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Ukraine may submit an initial registration application under the Ukraine TPS designation and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 180-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023. Wed, 20 Apr 22 18:43:53 -0400 USCIS 0653f388-8e77-4e28-9c23-7ef9cc640c1e DHS Secretary Designates Sudan for TPS https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-sudan-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Sudan for 18 months, effective April 19, 2022, through Oct. 19, 2023. Sudanese nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the Sudan TPS designation and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) during the 18-month registration period that begins April 19, 2022, and ends on Oct. 19, 2023. Tue, 19 Apr 22 15:41:58 -0400 USCIS 7e82e170-99b7-4bb2-acbc-2dfaaef07078 USCIS Issues Notices Extending Certain Syria TPS EADs through Sept. 24, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-issues-notices-extending-certain-syria-tps-eads-through-sept-24-2022 USCIS is issuing individual notices to certain TPS Syria beneficiaries whose applications to renew Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD), remain pending. These individual notices further extend the validity of their EADs until Sept. 24, 2022. Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and an expiration date of March 31, 2021, Sept. 30, 2019, or March 31, 2018. DHS previously automatically extended EADs with a Sept. 30, 2019, or March 31, 2018, expiration date through a Federal Register notice. Tue, 05 Apr 22 13:00:22 -0400 USCIS ba2bd7a3-7b98-446a-8442-0bbf3691c0da SAVE Fact Sheet - Information for SAVE Users: Cuban-Haitian Entrants https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-fact-sheet-information-for-save-users-cuban-haitian-entrants SAVE has published an update to its Cuban-Haitian Entrant Fact Sheet to assist SAVE user agencies in verifying when applicants are Cuban-Haitian Entrants. The term “Cuban-Haitian Entrant” relates to benefit eligibility rather than an immigration status. Individuals who meet the definition of a Cuban-Haitian Entrant (CHE) may be eligible for certain public benefits. Fri, 18 Mar 22 12:56:00 -0400 USCIS cb47e371-54d1-432e-9970-659aeeea1025 USCIS to Issue Individual Notices Extending Certain Somalia TPS EADs through Sept. 12, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/uscis-to-issue-individual-notices-extending-certain-somalia-tps-eads-through-sept-12-2022 USCIS will issue individual notices extending the validity of certain Forms I-766, Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) to the small number of Somalia TPS beneficiaries whose renewal EAD applications remain pending.  Their current EADs bear an A12 or C19 category and a September 17, 2021, expiration end date, which DHS previously automatically extended via publication of a Federal Register notice.  These individual notices further extend the validity of these EADs until September 12, 2022. Fri, 18 Mar 22 12:48:26 -0400 USCIS efe24c4a-cd02-4576-835f-0b7e9d0903c5 TPS for South Sudan Redesignated and Extended for 18 Months https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-south-sudan-redesignated-and-extended-for-18-months Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas extended and redesignated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan for 18 months, from May 3, 2022 through Nov. 3, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register March 3, 2022 through May 3, 2022. South Sudanese nationals and aliens having no nationality who last habitually resided in South Sudan may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation for TPS for South Sudan and apply for an EAD between March 3, 2022 and Nov. 3, 2023. Fri, 04 Mar 22 15:16:58 -0500 USCIS df7067a8-5bc7-4d3c-9193-27d0e67f6e79 SAVE Records Disposal https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-1 Beginning May 7, 2022, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records 10 years old and older, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2011. SAVE user agencies will have until April 30, 2022, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Fri, 04 Feb 22 16:42:52 -0500 USCIS 7aa7cded-acbd-4033-8dbf-326ecd9d8b01 SAVE Fact Sheet - Information for SAVE Users: Afghan Arrival Categories, Documentation, and SAVE Responses https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-fact-sheet-information-for-save-users-afghan-arrival-categories-documentation-and-save The Department of Homeland Security is leading and coordinating ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. These Afghan arrivals generally fall within one of four categories that are eligible for resettlement assistance, entitlement programs, and other benefits available to refugees admitted under section 207 of the Immigration and Nationality Act. Fri, 28 Jan 22 11:03:20 -0500 USCIS a7625fc2-5e35-448b-a037-9780c6e2ef6e Updated REAL ID FAQs – Eligibility of Afghan Parolees for a REAL ID Driver’s License or Identification Card https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/updated-real-id-faqs-eligibility-of-afghan-parolees-for-a-real-id-drivers-license-or-identification The Department of Homeland Security has revised its REAL ID frequently asked questions webpage to include a new section regarding eligibility of Afghan parolees for a REAL ID compliant driver’s license or identification card.  You can find the newly revised REAL ID frequently asked questions info by visiting https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/real-id-faqs. Wed, 22 Dec 21 16:06:15 -0500 USCIS 072b890d-e669-443e-a57e-d77adad5162f SAVE Customer Support Temporarily Unavailable https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-customer-support-temporarily-unavailable In addition to the federal holiday on November 25, SAVE Program Customer Support will be unavailable on Friday, November 26, and will resume normal business operations November 29. The SAVE system will remain available for regular use. Wed, 24 Nov 21 10:34:15 -0500 USCIS 02aae4b9-bb02-4c68-9985-c14d31772a34 DHS Secretary Implements Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kong https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-implements-deferred-enforced-departure-for-hong-kong On Aug. 5, 2021, President Biden issued a memo to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas directing him to implement Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for certain Hong Kong residents through Feb. 5, 2023. Once a covered individual receives a DED EAD with a Category Code of A11, they may present it to show they are authorized to work and that they are eligible for certain benefits.   Wed, 20 Oct 21 12:43:43 -0400 USCIS 383dde24-1f36-494f-a31b-9eab50f245d8 TPS for Syria EADs Automatically Extended through March 28, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-syria-eads-automatically-extended-through-march-28-2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued under TPS for Syria with a Category Code of A12 or C19 through March 28, 2022. Tue, 28 Sep 21 08:33:42 -0400 USCIS a2e33f90-52fa-4f15-8a23-55b37f76889d Afghan Special Immigrant Conditional Permanent Resident Status and Non-SI Parolees https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/afghan-special-immigrant-conditional-permanent-resident-status-and-non-si-parolees SAVE is publishing this announcement to supplement its August 2021 announcement regarding Afghan special immigrant (SI) lawful permanent residents (LPRs) and parolees. While some Afghans will continue to be admitted as SI LPRs or provided SI parole, DHS recently started admitting a third category: SI conditional permanent residents (CPRs). In addition, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is allowing certain Afghans to enter the United States in a fourth category: non-SI parolee.  Thu, 23 Sep 21 11:31:12 -0400 USCIS 380123d3-1328-4e1e-94e6-9ff5c3cb9a01 Continuation of Documentation for TPS Beneficiaries for Six Countries; Documents Automatically Extended Through Dec. 31, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-automatically The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published a Federal Register notice extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Su Thu, 09 Sep 21 16:32:19 -0400 USCIS 65d3cf00-6875-47c1-86ef-0f847b15a5e7 Afghan Special Immigrant Parolee and Lawful Permanent Resident Status https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/afghan-special-immigrant-parolee-and-lawful-permanent-resident-status On July 30, 2021, the President announced that the first flight of Operation Allies Refuge had arrived in the United States, carrying Afghans who are eligible for Special Immigrant Visas (SIV), including family members. These individuals and future arrivals that are part of this operation will have a special immigrant Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR) status or special immigrant parole that meets the special immigrant requirement for certain government benefits. Thu, 12 Aug 21 11:56:33 -0400 USCIS 05610dc9-aa84-4584-b3fe-810492069491 U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas Decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/us-district-court-for-the-southern-district-of-texas-decision-on-deferred-action-for-childhood USCIS is complying with the July 16th order from the U.S. District Court in Texas. The order does not affect DACA for individuals who have an existing DACA grant. SAVE will continue to verify DACA recipients, including the DACA extension that SAVE announced earlier this year. Tue, 10 Aug 21 20:30:39 -0400 USCIS b6618959-5a5d-42e0-a1a7-7c6b83b74fc8 DHS Secretary Designates Haiti for TPS https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-haiti-for-tps Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas designated Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective August 3, 2021, through February 3, 2023. Haitian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Haiti may submit an initial registration application under the TPS designation for Haiti during the 18-month registration period that begins August 3, 2021 and ends on February 3, 2023. TPS applicants may also apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Fri, 30 Jul 21 11:40:27 -0400 USCIS 2fed53ad-0db0-4796-b25d-246fc5ae9210 TPS for Somalia Extended and Somalia Redesignated for TPS for 18 Months; EADs Automatically Extended Through March 16, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-for-somalia-extended-and-somalia-redesignated-for-tps-for-18-months-eads-automatically-extended Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia and redesignated Somalia for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2021, through March 17, 2023. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register July 22, 2021 through September 20, 2021. Somali nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Somalia may submit an initial registration application under the redesignation of Somalia for TPS and apply for an EAD between July 22, 2021 and March 17, 2023. Wed, 21 Jul 21 11:35:05 -0400 USCIS b61c5206-2458-47df-9153-ec00c4d13801 SAVE Records Disposal Date Extended to June 4, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-date-extended-to-june-4-2021 On February 8, 2021, SAVE announced that USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. The date for SAVE users to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases has been extended. SAVE user agencies now have until June 4, 2021 to download the report. Thu, 20 May 21 09:48:56 -0400 USCIS 1f051e13-32ce-4ab2-aaf2-d962736f9021 SAVE Discontinues Sponsor Deeming and Agency Reimbursement Information Collection https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-discontinues-sponsor-deeming-and-agency-reimbursement-information-collection SAVE intends to discontinue an information collection initiative launched in September 2020 following a May 23, 2019 presidential memorandum. Feb. 2, 2021, President Biden issued Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, revoking the May 23, 2019 memo. SAVE is providing affected user agencies notice that it intends to discontinue its information collection entitled “Sponsor Deeming and Agency Reimbursement” effective June 18, 2021. Tue, 11 May 21 15:03:39 -0400 USCIS d84891ac-0a28-4265-b3d9-fdbb7091a23a SAVE Case Search Enhancements https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-case-search-enhancements SAVE is making case management easier through case search enhancements. Mon, 22 Mar 21 13:01:09 -0400 USCIS 4aebab29-68c1-4372-869c-7d04bfe5e650 DHS Extends TPS for Syria and Re-Designates Syria for TPS for 18 Months, Automatically Extends EADs Through Sept. 27, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-extends-tps-for-syria-and-re-designates-syria-for-tps-for-18-months-automatically-extends-eads Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria and re-designated Syria for TPS for 18 months, from March 31, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2022. Current beneficiaries who want to maintain their status must re-register March 19, 2021, through May 18, 2021. Syrian nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Syria may submit an initial registration application under the re-designation for TPS for Syria and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) between March 19, 2021, and Sept. 15, 2021. Thu, 18 Mar 21 12:12:45 -0400 USCIS b0642d0b-dd67-4a1a-aefd-700c963746c4 DHS Secretary Designates Venezuela for TPS; Implements DED for Venezuela https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/dhs-secretary-designates-venezuela-for-tps-implements-ded-for-venezuela Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective March 9, 2021, through Sept. 9, 2022. Venezuelan nationals and individuals having no nationality who last habitually resided in Venezuela may submit an initial registration application under the Venezuela TPS designation during the 180-day registration period that begins March 9, 2021, and ends on Sept. 5, 2021, and apply for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). Mon, 08 Mar 21 17:14:48 -0500 USCIS 7dce4ad6-9d82-40a0-97d8-6737254b14a7 DED for Liberia Reinstated, EADs Extended through June 30, 2022 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/ded-for-liberia-reinstated-eads-extended-through-june-30-2022 Under the president’s direction, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will reinstate Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians and will provide for continued work authorization through June 30, 2022. Accordingly, DHS automatically extends DED-related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) with a printed expiration date of March 30, 2020, or Jan. 10, 2021, and a Category Code of A-11 through June 30, 2022. Fri, 12 Feb 21 12:00:18 -0500 USCIS 0f98fbc3-f508-4f2c-b1bf-c78f2d54e4a4 SAVE Records Disposal https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal-0 On May 14, 2021, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. SAVE users have until May 10, 2021, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Mon, 08 Feb 21 17:01:20 -0500 USCIS e871eca1-b879-42c1-b331-e770adc55ed6 Notice to Replace Sticker That Extends Validity of Green Cards https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/notice-to-replace-sticker-that-extends-validity-of-green-cards USCIS is replacing the currently issued sticker that extends the validity of a Form I-551, Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card), with a revised Form I-797, Notice of Action, receipt notice of Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Fri, 15 Jan 21 11:58:29 -0500 USCIS 56b65236-c44b-4aba-b860-a21ff37646e2 Verifying Applicants’ Extended Deferred Action under DACA https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/verifying-applicants-extended-deferred-action-under-daca SAVE can verify when a federal, state, or local government benefit or license applicant has received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). These applicants may present an unexpired Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) in combination with an I-797 Extension Notice issued by USCIS showing that their deferred action has been extended for one year. This unexpired EAD must contain a Category code of C33 and be issued on or after July 28, 2020. SAVE user agencies may need to institute additional verification in these situations. Wed, 06 Jan 21 09:25:58 -0500 USCIS d473613f-a891-4f3f-904d-84223abaf5ff SAVE Records Disposal https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-records-disposal On Jan. 2, 2020, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2009. SAVE users have until Dec. 31, 2019, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases. Thu, 17 Dec 20 15:24:57 -0500 USCIS 4c9fc4cb-dbde-4965-a5d6-71cab8cb8fee Continuation of Documentation for TPS Beneficiaries for Six Countries; Documents Auto-Extended Through Oct. 4, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending the validity of Temporary Protected Status (TPS)-related documentation for beneficiaries under the TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan.  Mon, 07 Dec 20 17:55:32 -0500 USCIS d150f940-271e-44c2-8be6-87d2ca274f77 Extension of the Designation of South Sudan for Temporary Protected Status https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-south-sudan-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for South Sudan for 18 months from Nov. 3, 2020, through May 2, 2022. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through May 2, 2022, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from Nov. 2, 2020, through Jan. 4, 2021. Mon, 02 Nov 20 12:42:00 -0500 USCIS 192e1756-5d4b-436c-8b5e-b77806fc4d43 Update: Deferred Enforced Departure Wind-Down Period for Eligible Liberians Extended through Jan. 10, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/update-deferred-enforced-departure-wind-down-period-for-eligible-liberians-extended-through-jan-10 On March 30, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to extend the deferred enforced departure (DED) wind-down period for eligible Liberians through Jan. 10, 2021. Tue, 07 Apr 20 15:11:30 -0400 USCIS 2c328638-6d12-4535-85f5-b8228060d885 Deferred Enforced Departure Wind-Down Period for Eligible Liberians Extended through Jan. 10, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/deferred-enforced-departure-wind-down-period-for-eligible-liberians-extended-through-jan-10-2021 In an effort to prevent a lapse in employment authorizations for certain Liberians in the United States, on March 30, 2020, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acting Secretary Chad Wolf to extend the deferred enforced departure (DED) wind-down period for eligible Liberians through Jan. 10, 2021. Wed, 01 Apr 20 15:16:11 -0400 USCIS 5b0eb170-8b9c-4f32-a8b6-d9cd469b7ea0 Extension of the Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-somalia-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Somalia for 18 months from March 18, 2020, through Sept. 17, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through Sept. 17, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from March 11, 2020 through May 11, 2020. Wed, 11 Mar 20 15:17:37 -0400 USCIS 8de318ab-fccd-4a28-9069-e331a925faf8 Extension of the Designation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-yemen-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Yemen for 18 months from March 4, 2020, through Sept. 3, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through Sept. 3, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the individual eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from March 2, 2020 through May 1, 2020. Mon, 02 Mar 20 15:19:30 -0500 USCIS d8bd5717-8d2d-4595-8017-e19841e601d4 Continuation of Documentation for TPS Beneficiaries for Six Countries; Documents Auto-Extended Through Jan 4, 2021 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/continuation-of-documentation-for-tps-beneficiaries-for-six-countries-documents-auto-extended The Department of Homeland Security has automatically extended the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Forms I-797, Notice of Action (Approval Notice); and Forms I-94, Arrival/Departure Record for eligible Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through Jan. 4, 2021. Wed, 19 Feb 20 15:21:43 -0500 USCIS 2f329bfe-159d-4d58-b406-8b615fe9db6a Extension of the Designation of Syria for Temporary Protected Status https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/extension-of-the-designation-of-syria-for-temporary-protected-status The Department of Homeland Security has extended the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Syria for 18 months from October 1, 2019 through March 31, 2021. The extension allows currently eligible TPS beneficiaries to retain TPS through March 31, 2021, so long as they otherwise continue to meet the eligibility requirements for TPS. The 60-day re-registration period runs from September 23, 2019 through November 22, 2019. Thu, 10 Oct 19 15:34:28 -0400 USCIS 96d8abc6-906f-4740-a607-89c0f52a408c TPS Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti, and El Salvador reminder: Certain EADs Remain Valid through Jan. 2, 2020 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/tps-sudan-nicaragua-haiti-and-el-salvador-reminder-certain-eads-remain-valid-through-jan-2-2020 Employment authorization documents (EADs) with a category code of “A-12” or “C-19” and a Card Expires date as indicated in the chart, remain valid through Jan. 2, 2020. Thu, 10 Oct 19 15:31:03 -0400 USCIS 27d6d535-987c-45b4-914e-840935d299cd SAVE TPS Alert: DMV Real ID https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/save-tps-alert-dmv-real-id For purposes of assessing compliance with the REAL ID Act, please note that there is no definite end to the period of authorized stay for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries who present a Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) that contains a Category Code of A-12 or C-19 and a “Card Expires” date from the list below. Fri, 06 Sep 19 15:37:39 -0400 USCIS 4e701f1c-1b10-445a-a3dc-97e569197d4b “Northern Mariana Islands Long-Term Legal Residents Relief Act” Guidance for Certain Individuals Present in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/northern-mariana-islands-long-term-legal-residents-relief-act-guidance-for-certain-individuals USCIS announced it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization if applicable, for certain residents of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Wed, 03 Jul 19 15:41:41 -0400 USCIS 7744ba25-2fab-440c-a057-5b09e9d5a4b3 Easy-to-use Self Help Options https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/easy-to-use-self-help-options SAVE continues to implement enhancements to improve your experience by providing self-service options. Users who have forgotten their Login ID or Password are encouraged to manage their account online at https://save.uscis.gov/web. Users can select the ‘Forgot your User ID?’ or ‘Forgot your Password?’ link to obtain their User ID or reset their Password. Account super users help you obtain your Username or reset your Password. Tue, 02 Jul 19 15:57:28 -0400 USCIS 3acc9901-b6ba-4e30-86a5-27c0400f0c2e 10th Annual SAVE User Forum for 2019 https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/10th-annual-save-user-forum-for-2019 The 10th Annual SAVE User Forum will be held on Wednesday, July 17, 2019. This year’s theme is Verification News You Can Use. SAVE and its partners will discuss recent changes that could affect the verification process, share the latest news on the modernization effort, and offer guidance to help you assist your benefit applicants. Please stay tuned to the SAVE website for further announcements and information updates. Thu, 20 Jun 19 16:06:21 -0400 USCIS 6ab16d28-ad4b-4837-8cf7-ec970e7a0157 SAVE Verifier - May 2019 https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/save-verifier-may-2019 SAVE published the sixth issue of our quarterly e-newsletter, SAVE Verifier (PDF, 531.88 KB). Mon, 20 May 19 16:11:27 -0400 USCIS b8a4a904-51a0-474f-b00d-f97a6dbdfcf6 Participate in an Upcoming SAVE Prospective User Webinar https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/participate-in-an-upcoming-save-prospective-user-webinar USCIS’ Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) offers a monthly webinar for prospective users. This is our way of introducing the verification process to benefit-granting agencies. Participants will learn how SAVE provides fast, secure, and reliable immigration status information to help agencies verify the immigration status of benefit applicants and accomplish their missions. Mon, 29 Apr 19 16:13:31 -0400 USCIS e929400b-f7ad-463c-804c-afb0d4dd1bb4 Apply Today to Display the SAVE Logo on Your Website https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-whats-new/apply-today-to-display-the-save-logo-on-your-website Let everyone know that you are using SAVE—a fast, secure, and reliable verification service that assists your agency in maintaining program integrity. Request authorization to post the trademarked SAVE logo on your website and printed materials. Fri, 05 Apr 19 16:15:20 -0400 USCIS f74a57cb-ed68-439e-9577-21ecf36754af New Beacon Blog Highlights SAVE Updates https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/new-beacon-blog-highlights-save-updates SAVE published a blog on the Beacon highlighting some exciting enhancements within the last six months. Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS da97b873-a8e3-4430-9285-801fee76c4b5 SAVE CaseCheck Enhancements! https://www.uscis.gov/save/save-casecheck/save-casecheck-enhancements We have recently updated SAVE CaseCheck, our free online service for benefit or licensing applicants to track the status of their SAVE cases. SAVE CaseCheck allows benefit applicants to continue to use their verification case number or use numeric identifiers from select immigration documents – such as their I-94 or passport number – in combination with their date of birth. Click SAVE CaseCheck to learn more! Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 89a2f12d-68fc-4e7c-90c1-2f0bb8fd00fd Information for SAVE Users: American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act https://www.uscis.gov/save/whats-new/information-for-save-users-american-competitiveness-in-the-21st-century-act DHS will automatically extend the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) (Form I-766) related to the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act.  Thu, 20 Dec 18 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 29a789a7-1b09-4d03-85d6-c1df178b558d