USCIS Class Action, Settlement Notices and Agreements RSS Feed https://www.uscis.gov/ The RSS Feed for the USCIS Class Action, Settlement Notices and Agreements page en Ahmed v. DHS, Deadline Report https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT-113-Notice-of-Lodging-Deadline-Report-%28Dkt_113-1_exhibit-attached%29.pdf Defendants’ Notice of Lodging of Deadline Report Fri, 19 Jan 24 16:53:04 -0500 USCIS 412a086f-3473-485b-b4b0-a04ea506b466 DKT 112 Notice of Lodging https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT_112_Notice_of_Lodging.pdf Defendants’ Notice of Lodging of Status Report Thu, 11 Jan 24 17:16:54 -0500 USCIS 07fa2128-eb03-48b3-9bb5-c961be33a7c5 Ahmed v. DHS Public Status Report https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT_112-1_Exhibit_A_Asylum%20Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS Public Status Report Table 1: Class Member Asylum Data Thu, 11 Jan 24 17:16:51 -0500 USCIS 6dc4bc7e-52b5-4a3f-a442-3c3ee7e4a13f Ahmed v. DHS Status Report - Exhibit B https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT_111-2_Exhibit_B_Parole_Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS Status Report - Exhibit B - Parole Report  Thu, 14 Dec 23 15:22:36 -0500 USCIS 421cb07c-e0ea-4012-89fe-15425532d61e Ahmed v. DHS Public Status Report - Exhibit A https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT_111-1_Exhibit_A_Asylum_Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS Public Status Report - Exhibit A - Class Member Asylum Data Thu, 14 Dec 23 15:22:33 -0500 USCIS 63461ace-ed92-4efb-b1f4-b54a4193325d Applying for Asylum with USCIS for Ms. L. Settlement Class Members https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/applying-for-asylum-with-uscis-for-ms-l-settlement-class-members On Dec. 11, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California approved a class action settlement agreement in Ms. L. v. ICE, 18-cv-00428 (S.D. Cal.) (“Settlement Agreement”). Tue, 12 Dec 23 16:15:27 -0500 USCIS 71a1d42a-2383-47f5-8b56-feea346d67d3 Ahmed v. DHS DKT 110 - 1 Exhibit A October Deadline Report https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT110-1-Exhibit_A_October_Deadline%20Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS  Exhibit A October Deadline Report Wed, 15 Nov 23 17:39:57 -0500 USCIS 4a20fcfd-9bc5-45b8-bc6f-465408697727 Ahmed v. DHS DKT 109 - 2 Exhibit B Parole Report https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT109-2-Exhibit_B_Parole%20Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS Exhibit B Parole Report Wed, 15 Nov 23 17:39:56 -0500 USCIS 7a563f39-4b16-4c97-a1ef-708663e97b77 Ahmed v. DHS DKT 109 - 1 Exhibit A Asylum Report https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT_109-1-Exhibit_A_Asylum_Report.pdf Ahmed v. DHS Exhibit A Asylum Report Wed, 15 Nov 23 17:39:55 -0500 USCIS f13f9c5d-2f2f-424b-b2ad-e8b37471f64b Ahmed v DHS Public Status Report Class Member Asylum Data published 10112023 Exhibit A https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/AhmedvDHSPublicStatusReportClassMemberAsylumDatapublished10112023ExhibitA.pdf USCIS’ Public Status Reports pursuant to the fully executed class action settlement agreement in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:230-cv-01892-JST (N.D. Cal). You may access the October 11, 2023, Class Member Asylum Data report, and the Class Member Parole Data report through this link. Wed, 11 Oct 23 17:00:22 -0400 USCIS 3892b0c4-8f84-41ec-90bb-0e57b19fc9bf Ahmed v DHS Public Status Report Class Member Parole Data published 10112023 ExhibitB https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/AhmedvDHS%20PublicStatus%20ReportClassMemberParoleDatapublished10112023ExhibitB.pdf USCIS’ Public Status Reports pursuant to the fully executed class action settlement agreement in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:230-cv-01892-JST (N.D. Cal). You may access the October 11, 2023, Class Member Asylum Data report, and the Class Member Parole Data report through this link. Wed, 11 Oct 23 16:47:00 -0400 USCIS be0f61c4-36e0-4481-bb95-67c5717861f1 Final Settlement Approval and Order in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:23-cv-01892-JST https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT103-2SettlementAgreement.pdf This message is intended to notify you of the final class settlement in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:23-cv-01892-JST (N.D. Cal). For more details, you may access the final settlement agreement. Mon, 25 Sep 23 16:55:17 -0400 USCIS ca044919-2a60-4132-829e-d3d67b4917a3 Final Settlement Approval and Order in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:23-cv-01892-JST https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/DKT105-OrderApprovingSettlement.pdf This message is intended to notify you of the final class settlement in Ahmed et al v. U.S. Department of Homeland Security, No. 4:23-cv-01892-JST (N.D. Cal). For more details, you may access the final settlement agreement. Mon, 25 Sep 23 16:53:06 -0400 USCIS fe727935-00b0-4180-828c-36ad547bc9aa Rosario Class Action https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/rosario-class-action If you have applied for an initial Employment Authorization Document (EAD) based on a pending asylum application, you may be eligible to have your EAD processed within 30 days. Mon, 19 Sep 22 11:13:00 -0400 USCIS 59013925-476c-44a1-ac37-af74db1534fc Notice of Potential Class Membership, Al Otro Lado v. Mayorkas https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/AOL_Class_Action_Notice.pdf This notice is intended to provide information for individuals who (1) may be an AOL PI Class Member; (2) had the “third-country transit rule” applied to their immigration case; (3) were ordered removed from the U.S. under an “expedited removal order”; and (4) currently reside in the United States.  For more details, you may access the Al Otro Lado Class Action Notice of Preliminary Injunction. Tue, 13 Sep 22 13:34:40 -0400 USCIS bcf542f6-28a5-4263-92c6-c3d6f2cae5dd Certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Recipients with Orders of Removal or Deportation Seeking Adjustment of Status With USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/certain-temporary-protected-status-tps-recipients-with-orders-of-removal-or-deportation-seeking This notice provides information for certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients with orders of removal or deportation seeking adjustment of status with USCIS. Thu, 11 Aug 22 16:10:14 -0400 USCIS 7f34e165-a87f-41d1-9734-93d930a91075 Final Settlement Approval and Order in Class Action Involving the University of Northern New Jersey https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Fang-Order-Certifying-Settlement-Class-and-Granting-Final-Approval-of-Settlement-and-Judgment.pdf This message is intended to notify you of the final class settlement in Dong, et al. v. Johnson, et al., No. 2:17-2092-ES-JSA (D.N.J. filed 3/30/2017). For more details, you may access the final settlement agreement. IF YOU FILE ANY FORM WITH USCIS UNDER THIS SETTLEMENT YOU MUST EMAIL USCIS AT DongSettlementFiling@uscis.dhs.gov TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A CLASS MEMBER. INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, RECEIPT NUMBER, AND, IF ANY, A-NUMBER Wed, 04 May 22 12:25:11 -0400 USCIS 6ff73551-456f-4411-a3eb-f0508598f9a7 Final Settlement Approval and Order in W.A.O. v. Jaddou, No. 2:19-cv-11696 (D.N.J.) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/Final-Settlement-Approval-WAO-v-Jaddou.pdf This notice is intended to notify you of the final approval and order in W.A.O. v. Jaddou, No. 2:19-cv-11696 (D.N.J.). Thu, 21 Apr 22 16:18:54 -0400 USCIS 1fbcec81-2e1d-4e03-b671-9229a03821a8 Al Otro Lado Class Action Notice of Preliminary Injunction https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/notices/Al_Otro_Lado_class_action_notice.pdf This notice provides information about the preliminary injunction orders issued by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California in Al Otro Lado v. Mayorkas, Case No. 17-02366 (S.D. Cal.). If you were removed from the U.S. under an expedited removal order and believe that you are an AOL PI class member who may be eligible for return to the U.S. Fri, 25 Mar 22 15:45:57 -0400 USCIS d572cc4a-81c9-4ed1-be3d-52442982591f Notice of Proposed Settlement W.A.O. v. Jaddou, No. 2:19-cv-11696 (D.N.J.) https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/notices/WAO-Notice-of-Proposed-Settlement.pdf This notice is intended to inform you of the proposed settlement in W.A.O. v. Jaddou, No. 2:19-cv-11696 (D.N.J.). W.A.O. v. Jaddou is a class action that was filed in federal court in New Jersey in 2019. For more details, you may access the Notice of Proposed Settlement. Fri, 25 Feb 22 10:37:31 -0500 USCIS e2173430-5dc6-4a17-851d-adf36124b478 NOTICE FOR CERTAIN NATIVES OR CITIZENS OF CUBA WHO ARE “ARRIVING ALIENS” AND WHO WERE DENIED ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS UNDER THE CAA BASED SOLELY ON A DETERMINATION THAT THEY HAD NOT MET THEIR BURDEN OF ESTABLISHING THAT THEY HAD BEEN ADMITTED OR PAROLED https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/notices/USCIS_CAA_AA_485_Denied_NoParole_Process-Feb232022.pdf This Notice is intended to inform you that certain natives or citizens of Cuba who are “arriving aliens” and who were denied adjustment of status under the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA) based solely on a determination that they had not met their burden of establishing that they had been admitted or paroled may file a new Form I-485, a timely Form I-290B, or, for a period of one year from the date of this Notice, an untimely Form I-290B with USCIS if they meet all of the qualifying criteria listed in the Notice. Wed, 23 Feb 22 12:09:23 -0500 USCIS 1c8a2391-9544-4685-99cd-14136c74896c Notice of Proposed Settlement in Class Action Involving the University of Northern New Jersey https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/legal-docs/UNNJ.Final-Notice-for-Distribution.pdf This message is intended to inform you of the proposed class settlement in Dong, et al. v. Johnson, et al., No. 2:17-2092-ES-JSA (D.N.J. filed 3/30/2017), a lawsuit that involves the University of Northern New Jersey. You may access the Notice above. AFTER THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT IS APPROVED, IF YOU FILE ANY FORM WITH USCIS UNDER THIS SETTLEMENT YOU MUST EMAIL USCIS AT DongSettlementFiling@uscis.dhs.gov TO IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS A CLASS MEMBER. INCLUDE YOUR FULL NAME, RECEIPT NUMBER, AND, IF ANY, A-NUMBER. Wed, 26 Jan 22 14:35:50 -0500 USCIS c18370ba-03b2-4dfb-bd38-a75cd5368ce5 Notice of Final Class Action Settlement in A.O. et al. v Jaddou, et al., No. 19-cv-6151 (N.D. Cal) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-final-class-action-settlement-in-ao-et-al-v-jaddou-et-al-no-19-cv-6151-nd-cal This notice is intended to notify you of the final class settlement in A.O. et al. v Jaddou, et al., No. 19-cv-6151 (N.D. Cal). For more details, you may access the final settlement agreement. Tue, 30 Nov 21 14:03:40 -0500 USCIS 84408d9f-5491-4b21-b230-ee7012eee018 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND HEARING IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT ABOUT H-1B PETITIONS FOR MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST POSITIONS FILED ON OR AFTER JAN. 1, 2019 https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-proposed-settlement-and-hearing-in-class-action-lawsuit-about-h-1b-petitions-for-market You are hereby notified that a hearing (the “Fairness Hearing”) has been scheduled for October 19, 2021, at 10:00 am Pacific Time at the San Jose Federal Courthouse, Courtroom 6, 4th Floor, 280 S. 1st St., San Jose, CA 95113, before the Honorable Magistrate Judge Susan van Keulen of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, for consideration of a proposed settlement of the claims that have been brought on your behalf in this lawsuit. Fri, 03 Sep 21 16:27:27 -0400 USCIS d488cc06-c08d-4fe6-9d59-8b40f301af4e Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement in A.O. et al. v Jaddou, et al., No. 19-cv-6151 (N.D. Cal) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-proposed-class-action-settlement-in-ao-et-al-v-jaddou-et-al-no-19-cv-6151-nd-cal This notice is to inform you of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, against Ur M. Jaddou, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Terri Robinson, Director of the National Benefits Center, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services; the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (the “Government”). Thu, 26 Aug 21 13:55:15 -0400 USCIS f944201a-704a-4736-b875-392b82fa3bea Notice of Settlement Agreement in Vangala v. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, No. 4:20-cv-08143 (N.D. Cal.) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-settlement-agreement-in-vangala-v-us-citizenship-and-immigration-services-no-420-cv-08143 On July 20, 2021, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, Oakland Division, granted final approval of the settlement agreement in the case of Vangala et al. v. USCIS et al., No. 4:20-cv08143(N.D. Cal.). The agreement affects certain individuals who had their Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, Form I-918, Petition for U Nonimmigrant Status, or Form I-918 Supplement A, Petition for Qualifying Family Member of U-1 Recipient, rejected due to the “No Blank Space” rejection policy. Thu, 19 Aug 21 13:36:57 -0400 USCIS df67d3fa-9feb-4438-9db5-9c8befd2577c Notice of Consent Order Providing Interim Relief to Certain Applicants Filing Form I-765 for OPT https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-consent-order-providing-interim-relief-to-certain-applicants-filing-form-i-765-for-opt Pursuant to a court order, USCIS extended the flexibilities for certain foreign students affected by delayed receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization. These flexibilities have been extended to include applications received on or after Oct. 1, 2020, through Oct. 31, 2021, inclusive. Applicants can file Form I-765 up to 120 days before the program end date if the application is received by Oct. 31, 2021. Thu, 29 Jul 21 18:10:46 -0400 USCIS 1e5cebbc-88bc-4a43-b357-a78e1a5f3925 J.O.P. v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, et. al., Information https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/jop-v-us-dept-of-homeland-security-et-al-information On Aug. 2, 2019, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland in the case of J.O.P. v. U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security, et. al., Civil Action 8:19-cv-01944, issued a temporary restraining order enjoining U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from applying the May 31, 2019, unaccompanied alien children (UAC) memorandum, “Updated Procedures for Asylum Applications Filed by Unaccompanied Alien Children.” Tue, 23 Mar 21 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS c9848dcc-b31c-4b30-a2ba-1f225361f962 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND HEARING IN CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT INVOLVING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE FILED, OR WILL BE FILING, AN ASYLUM APPLICATION MORE THAN ONE YEAR AFTER ARRIVING IN THE UNITED STATES. https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-proposed-settlement-and-hearing-in-class-action-lawsuit-involving-individuals-who-have You are hereby notified that a hearing (the “Fairness Hearing”) has been scheduled for November 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM before the Honorable Ricardo S. Martinez of the United States District Court for the Western District of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, for consideration of a proposed settlement of the claims that have been brought on your behalf in this lawsuit. Tue, 22 Dec 20 11:58:12 -0500 USCIS 0372287f-81a6-4ccc-98f9-a75c27cba476 NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT: B.H., et al., v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, et al., No. CV11-2106-RAJ, also known as the ABT Class Action https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-settlement-bh-et-al-v-united-states-citizenship-and-immigration-services-et-al-no-cv11 NOTE: The ABT settlement agreement has expired. As of Aug. 25, 2020, USCIS does not accept ABT Claim Forms. Tue, 25 Aug 20 17:00:00 -0400 USCIS 1714d9d2-1fd1-444b-8c43-7f092253ef66 Notice of Final Class Action Settlement – J.L. v. Cuccinelli, 18-CV-4914 (N.D. Cal.) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-final-class-action-settlement-jl-v-cuccinelli-18-cv-4914-nd-cal This webpage is intended to notify you of the final class action settlement in J.L. v. Cuccinelli, 18-CV-4914 (N.D. Cal.). For more details, you may access the final settlement agreement. Wed, 18 Dec 19 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 6420f3ff-8b9f-4b64-afe2-07979b9e70d1 Class Notice – R.F.M. v Nielsen, 18-CV-5068 (SDNY) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/class-notice-rfm-v-nielsen-18-cv-5068-sdny UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK NOTICE TO THE CLASS IN R.F.M., et al., v. Nielsen, et al., 18-cv-5068. If you received a Special Findings Order from a New York Family Court after you turned 18 and then filed or plan to file a petition for Special Immigrant Juvenile (“SIJ”) classification, you may be able to get help from a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”), the Department of Homeland Security, and other federal officers (the “Government”). Thu, 13 Jun 19 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 49c12ad8-2bc3-45d2-ad23-f24aaed0ba4e J.L., et al v. Cissna, et al, Special Immigrant Juvenile Status Class Notice https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/jl-et-al-v-cissna-et-al-special-immigrant-juvenile-status-class-notice UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA If you received guardianship order from the California Probate Court after you reached the age of 18 and then filed or will file for Special Immigrant Juvenile Status (SIJS), you may have a right to relief in a federal class action lawsuit: J.L., et al v. Cissna, et al, United States District Court Northern District of California Case Number 18-cv-04914-NC Tue, 12 Mar 19 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS de1cf5df-7d37-4007-b954-cd57ddc4c9c6 NOTICE OF PROPOSED SETTLEMENT AND HEARING IN CLASS ACTION INVOLVING DETAINED NONCITIZENS WHO ARE AWAITING A “REASONABLE FEAR DETERMINATION” https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/notice-of-proposed-settlement-and-hearing-in-class-action-involving-detained-noncitizens-who-are ALFARO GARCIA, ET AL. V. JOHNSON, ET AL., Case No. 4:14-cv-01775-YGR IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE NORTHERN DISTRICT OF CALIFORNIA TO: All individuals who meet all of the following characteristics (collectively, the “Class”): Wed, 26 Aug 15 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 9ef4094f-13aa-4364-b78b-ec3564f42afd Important Notice of Proposed Class Action Settlement for Individuals Who Have Filed a Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition (Form I-730 Petition) on Behalf of a Relative https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/important-notice-of-proposed-class-action-settlement-for-individuals-who-have-filed-a-refugeeasylee In May 2010, a class action lawsuit, Tsamcho v. Napolitano, No. 10 CV 2029 (E.D.N.Y), was filed in federal court for the Eastern District of New York, challenging U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) re-openings and denials of refugee /asylee Form I-730 petitions when the relative of the Petitioner (the Beneficiary) was unable to appear at the U.S. Consulate or Embassy for an interview. Fri, 18 Jan 13 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS 842ced7d-cb95-40d6-8edb-c87de512a4ed Ramos v Chertoff (02 C 8266, Northern District, Illinois) https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/ramos-v-chertoff-02-c-8266-northern-district-illinois On April 29, 2005, the Department of Homeland Security announced that a settlement had been reached in this case. Settlement in Ramos v Chertoff You will need Adobe Reader software to view the files. Tue, 09 Nov 10 03:00:00 -0500 USCIS d65d64ab-e110-425b-91ea-d9352a9bb836 Walters v Reno https://www.uscis.gov/laws-and-policy/other-resources/class-action-settlement-notices-and-agreements/walters-v-reno On Sept. 20, 2001, INS published a notice on the settlement agreement, informing class members of their rights and responsibilities under the agreement. You may access the agreement below. You will need the free Adobe Reader software to view the file. Settlement Agreement (PDF, 22.14 KB) Thu, 20 Sep 01 04:00:00 -0400 USCIS 19097494-6077-430e-bbbc-0ff247707ead