17 Jun 20, UNITED STATES Changes to F-1 OPT program appear likely in USCIS policy on TN classification of economists could TPS reregistration period set for Nicaragua, Honduras. 10 Nov 14, CHINA, UNITED STATES 8 May 18, UNITED STATES Reminder: Phased premium processing expansion begins, Fees for Electronic System for Travel Authorization increased. August Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to August Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories, USCIS updates Form I-9 receipts guidance, Temporary Protected Status extended, re-designated for Yemen, State Department announces extension of NIE validity, DHS to withdraw duration of status rule, Summer travel: COVID-19 restrictions present additional considerations. 4 Sep 20, UNITED STATES 15 Apr 21, UNITED STATES Berta Cassidy provided the USCIS updates and Amanda St. Jean provided the EOIR updates, follow up by questions. 27 Mar 20, UNITED STATES June Visa Bulletin: Cutoff priority dates announced for EU will not impose visa requirement on U.S. State Department moves to implement extreme vetting policies. July Visa Bulletin: EB-3 Philippines unavailable, EB-2 China DHS releases additional details on proposed OPT program DHS issues final rule on Visa Waiver Program. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). 6 Jun 19, UNITED STATES USCIS proposes new rule on parole for foreign Immigration relief available for Louisiana flood victims. 11 Jul 14, UNITED STATES Reminder: New RFE policy, premium processing suspension to Judge denies states request to halt DACA, CEOs sign letter opposing Trump immigration policies, USCIS to extend, broaden premium processing suspension, U.S., Mexico reach tentative agreement on trade. 13 Dec 18, UNITED STATES 17 Jan 14, UNITED STATES 3 Aug 20, UNITED STATES Agencies release joint guidance on internal I-9 audits, DHS proposes regulation implementing AC21, DOJ letter addresses citizenship discrimination. On April 12, President Biden nominated Ur Jaddou to become the director of U.S. /Senate Committee advances nomination of Jaddous nomination will now go to the full Senate for a vote. For information, go to ourUSCIS Adoption Contact Information page. 14 Sep 17, UNITED STATES Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) noted that Jaddou is uniquely qualified to serve as USCIS director at this critical time based on her prior experience as the agencys chief counsel under the Obama administration. 8 Aug 22, UNITED STATES 27 Feb 15, UNITED STATES 26 Nov 19, UNITED STATES 21 Dec 21, UNITED STATES 20 Oct 21, UNITED STATES 7 Oct 20, UNITED STATES 4 Jun 21, UNITED STATES 13 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 24 Sep 15, UNITED STATES 27 Sep 22, UNITED STATES USCIS also received $193 million for Operation Allies Welcome (OAW). To provide feedback on any of our engagements, areas of concern, or requests for additional information, visit ourFeedback Opportunitiespage. 24 Dec 15, UNITED STATES 22 May 18, UNITED STATES All of the votes in favor of confirmation came from Democrats, and all of the votes against confirmation were Republicans. 22 Mar 22, UNITED STATES 3 Feb 20, UNITED STATES California-born Jaddou is a daughter of immigrants a mother from Mexico and a father from Iraq. 4 Jan 19, UNITED STATES 30 Mar 16, UNITED STATES criticism for his lack of experience and past comments in support of sanctuary US Embassy, consulates in Russia to suspend nonimmigrant Labor Department updates PERM processing times. 12 Jun 19, UNITED STATES 31 Jan 19, UNITED STATES Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Ur Mendoza Jaddou, pledged to resolve increased processing times and put a dent in backlogged immigration applications during a May 26, 2021 nomination hearing before the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary. 31 Aug 21, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES Premium Processing rule clears OMB review. 8 Dec 17, UNITED STATES 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. 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. 22 Jun 22, UNITED STATES 12 Dec 16, GHANA, UNITED STATES 7 Sep 21, UNITED STATES 9th Circuit rules against Trump administration in challenge Presidential memo directs agencies to reduce visa overstays, H-1B Employer Data Hub shows high denial rates. Testing exemption for certain travelers from Shanghai, extended. DACA renewal deadline nears, legislative deal in the USCIS extends special measures to those hit by October Visa Bulletin: EB-1 China, India to become USCIS offices close in parts of Florida as U.S. State Department renews travel alert for Europe. In statement after the vote, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas praised Jaddou's experience and said she "will administer our nations immigration system fairly and justly. 26 Oct 16, 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. 11 Feb 16, UNITED STATES 14 Mar 20, UNITED STATES T&S is a boutique business immigration law firm with offices in San Francisco, Los Angeles, London, and Singapore dedicated to helping global businesses onboard the foreign national talent they need to innovate, compete, and grow. 14 Dec 15, UNITED STATES 6 Oct 14, UNITED STATES USCIS extends closures of in-person services until June CBP accepting requests for extension of satisfactory departure, H-1B contingency planning complicated by COVID-19. 24 Jun 22, UNITED STATES All of the votes in favor of confirmation came from Democrats, and all of the votes against confirmation were Republicans. Jaddou served as chief counsel for USCIS from June 2014 to January 2017. 21 Aug 18, NIGERIA, UNITED STATES Reminder: COVID-19 testing requirement on travel from China DHS extends COVID-19 vaccination requirement for nonimmigrant air Podcast: Travel from China, interview waivers, proposed immigration USCIS proposes fee hikes, increases will not take COVID-19 testing requirement on travel from China to State Department extends interview waiver policy for certain State Department publishes global visa wait times table. 24 Feb 15, UNITED STATES Fiscal solvency, reduced backlogs, and an upgrade to 21st century technology top the list of goals President Joe Biden 's nominee to lead U.S. 2 Jul 21, UNITED STATES If you have a question about your case, you may use our convenient online tools. 2 Sep 22, UNITED STATES 19 Oct 16, UNITED STATES 10 Jun 15, UNITED STATES 20 Mar 18, UNITED STATES President Trump used Title 42 to quickly expel illegal aliens at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and President Biden continues applying Title 42 to single adults. She spent the previous four years as the director of DHS Watch at Americas Voice, an open-borders advocacy group. 1, Judge Randolph Moss of the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia issued a decision in L.M.-M. v. Cuccinellia case challenging the appointment of the acting U.S. 10 Oct 14, UNITED STATES As is customary, senators have the opportunity to submit written follow-up questions to nominees, formally known as Questions for the Record (QFR). C-SPAN receives no funding from any government. 3 Jan 18, UNITED STATES Final guidance released on job portability during green Electronic passports required for Visa Waiver Program travelers. H-1B eligibility and wage regulations to be published Immigration agencies to publish H-1B eligibility, wage regulations, Diversity Visa 2022 registration opens Wednesday, State Department moves forward on business visitor regulations, Federal court issues limited injunction against work-visa ban, USCIS responds to injunction on fee regulation, Congress enacts changes to USCIS premium processing, PERM labor certifications to be issued electronically, Nationwide injunction ordered blocking USCIS fee rule, October Visa Bulletin: Advancement in most employment-based categories. 29 Oct 21, EUROPEAN UNION, UNITED STATES 24 Oct 14, UNITED STATES UK citizens to be eligible for Global Entry Update on F-1 OPT regulation and litigation, Diversity Lottery registration closes Nov. 3, DHS releases proposed STEM extension form. Jaddou, the daughter of Mexican and Iraqi immigrants, was previously the lead attorney at USCIS during the Obama administration. December Visa Bulletin: EB-3 to advance significantly for Ebola-related travel restrictions spread across globe. Reminder: H-1B electronic registration period closes March 25, DHS designates Myanmar for TPS, additional details forthcoming. 24 Sep 14, UNITED STATES These COVID-19: ICE extends guidance on online classes through Ukraine TPS registration opens Tuesday, regulatory requirements eased Sudan TPS registration opens Tuesday, regulatory requirements eased USCIS received 483,927 H-1B cap registrations, agency says, DHS announces new TPS designation for Cameroon. With limited questioning time and multiple nominees, nothing particularly newsworthy was extracted from senators of either political party about Jaddou. COVID-19: DHS to extend nonessential travel ban with December Visa Bulletin update: Modest advancement in most I-9 flexible measures extended until Dec. 31. 17 Feb 22, UNITED STATES 29 Oct 19, UNITED STATES Ms.Jaddouis the child of immigrantsher mother is from Mexico and her father is from Iraqand was born and raised in California. Mandatory E-Verify legislation passes House Judiciary Committee, Court reverses USCIS interpretation of H-1B specialty occupation, Supreme Court hears arguments in visa-denial case. September Visa Bulletin update: Final Action Dates to USCIS: Unselected H-1B cap petitions have been returned, H-1B fee one step closer after clearing OMB. 18 Apr 17, UNITED STATES 13 May 22, UNITED STATES All rights reserved. Russia added to the Homeless Nationalities list, immigrant Visa-free travel now available to Croatian nationals. 13 Aug 21, UNITED STATES 25 Jul 19, UNITED STATES 24 Apr 20, UNITED STATES 21 May 21, UNITED STATES 26 Sep 22, UNITED STATES 11 May 20, UNITED STATES 27 May 16, UNITED STATES, VENEZUELA The last confirmed director of USCIS was Lee Francis Cissna, a Trump nominee, who was approved by a vote of 54-43 in 2017 and served until 2019 .