USCIS Issues New Guidance on Sudan TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published updated guidance for Sudanese nationals currently protected under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Under the current designation, TPS protections and related benefits will remain in effect through October 19, 2026. Read more.
USCIS Issues New Guidance on Ukraine TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released updated guidance for beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Ukraine’s designation. According to USCIS, Ukraine’s TPS designation and related benefits are currently set to terminate on October 19, 2026. USCIS Issues New Guidance on Ukraine TPS and Employment Authorization for October 2026. Read more.
USCIS Proposes Changes to Premium Processing Timeframe
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed rule titled “Amending the Premium Processing Timeframe” has been submitted for regulatory review and is currently listed as a pending action under the federal rulemaking process on October 13, 2026. Read more.
USCIS Proposes Ending Deference for Nonimmigrant Worker Extension Petitions
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed removing its deference policy for certain Form I-129 extension petitions, which could lead to increased scrutiny and additional evidence requests for employers seeking to extend nonimmigrant worker status. Read more.
