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Edition Date: 12/26/19. Starting 4/20/20, we will only accept the 12/26/19 edition. Until then, the 5/31/18 edition can be used.

Edition Date: 12/26/19.

Edition Date: 01/27/20. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.

Edition Date: 01/27/20. Effective Feb. 24, prior editions will be rejected.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year 2020.

USCIS today announced an update to the USCIS Policy Manual to align USCIS practice with congressional intent and existing regulations by clarifying requirements surrounding naturalization applicants’ absences from the United States.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security today implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule. Under the final rule, DHS will look at the factors required under the law by Congress, like an alien’s age, health, family status, assets, resources, and financial status, education and skills, among others, in order to determine whether the alien is likely at any time to become a public charge. The rule now applies nationwide, including in Illinois.

To learn more about how USCIS is currently applying the public charge ground of inadmissibility, visit our Public Charge Resources page. Last Reviewed/Updated: 02/17/2022