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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen Questions and Answers (PDF, 155.16 KB)

August 04, 2021

On August 4, 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Public Engagement Division (PED) held a stakeholder engagement to discuss Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen. During the webinar, USCIS provided an overview of TPS, explained eligibility requirements, and shared filing tips. We responded to questions submitted in advance and via chat during the webinar.

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Yemen Webinar (PDF, 1.24 MB)

August 04, 2021

H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) - Representative Slotkin (PDF, 752.67 KB)

August 03, 2021

Correspondence regarding H-4 EAD renewal processing delays.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) - Representative Harder (PDF, 885.89 KB)

July 30, 2021

Correspondence regarding delays in DACA processing.

Asylum Cases Pending - Representative Connolly (PDF, 772.23 KB)

July 29, 2021

Questions regarding pending asylum cases and the backlog.

H-2B program - Kearney (PDF, 1.7 MB)

July 29, 2021

Correspondence regarding U.S. Labor and Immigration Policy and Employment of Immigrant Workers.

Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) Liberian Engagement – Questions and Answers (PDF, 102.48 KB)

July 21, 2021

Nexus – Particular Social Group (PSG) LP (RAIO) (PDF, 931.16 KB)

July 20, 2021

This module discusses membership in a particular social group (PSG), one of the protected grounds in the refugee definition codified in the Immigration and Nationality Act. The discussion describes membership in a particular social group (PSG) and examines its interpretation in administrative and judicial case law. The primary focus of this module is the determination as to whether an applicant has established that past harm suffered or future harm feared is on account of membership in a particular social group.

Asylum Seekers - Negash (PDF, 703.08 KB)

July 16, 2021

Correspondence from U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) proposing consideration of their CLEAR Program (Connecting Legally Entering Asylum seekers to Resources).

Filipino World War II Veterans Parole (FWVP) - Senator Hirono (PDF, 1015.52 KB)

July 13, 2021

Correspondence regarding processing delays for immigration benefits, particularly DACA and support for passage and enactment of the Filipino Veterans Family Reunification Act.

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