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Keeping Families Together

USCIS is now accepting requests under Keeping Families Together, a new process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.

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President Biden Issues a Memorandum on the DED for Certain Lebanese Nationals

On July 26, 2024, President Biden issued a Memorandum to the secretaries of state and homeland security authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure and employment authorization for 18 months for eligible Lebanese nationals.  

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DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status

On July 19, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Somalia for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 18, 2024, through March 17, 2026.

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DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status

On July 8, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Yemen for TPS for 18 months, from Sept. 4, 2024, through March 3, 2026.

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DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status

On June 28, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Haiti for TPS for 18 months, from Aug. 4, 2024, through Feb. 3, 2026.

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USCIS Extends EADs Under TPS Designations of Five Countries

We are extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan through March 9, 2025. 

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Processes for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans

DHS has implemented processes through which nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela, and their qualifying immediate family members, may request to come to the United States in a safe and orderly way.

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Immigration Relief for those Impacted by Unforeseen Circumstances

Have you been affected by unforeseen circumstances, such as natural catastrophes, severe illness, or a conflict abroad? USCIS has resources to help.

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