Here are the latest updates from USCIS and their potential effects on you:
Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship:
Update: USCIS has revised its guidance to clarify the rules and procedures for children to acquire U.S. citizenship. This includes updates to the provisions under which children born abroad can become U.S. citizens.Effect: If you have children born abroad, this update could streamline the process for them to gain U.S. citizenship. It clarifies the requirements and potentially simplifies the steps you need to take.
Promotion of Family Unity:
Update: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced actions to promote family unity, including a new process for considering parole in place for noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the U.S. for at least ten years.Effect: If you have a spouse who is a noncitizen and has been in the U.S. for a significant period, this could provide an opportunity for them to adjust their status without leaving the country, thereby maintaining family unity.
Naturalization and Citizenship:
Update: USCIS has naturalized 589,400 new citizens so far in FY 2024 and has made significant progress in reducing the backlog of naturalization applications. Special naturalization ceremonies were held nationwide during the Independence Day celebrations.Effect: If you are in the process of applying for naturalization, you might experience shorter wait times for your application to be processed. This update also underscores USCIS's commitment to welcoming new citizens.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS):
Update: DHS has extended and redesignated TPS for Somalia and Yemen due to ongoing conditions that prevent individuals from safely returning to these countries.Effect: If you are from Somalia or Yemen and currently hold TPS, your status will be extended, allowing you to remain in the U.S. legally. It also opens up the possibility for new applicants from these countries to apply for TPS.
These updates reflect USCIS's ongoing efforts to improve immigration processes, support family unity, and ensure the safety and inclusion of immigrants.
For more detailed information, you can visit the USCIS Newsroom
