This policy manual update consolidates and clarifies existing information in Volume 5 and supplements policy in Volume 12 of the Policy Manual on citizenship and naturalization. Read the full policy update here.
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USCIS has extended the temporary suspension of biometrics submissions for some nonimmigrant status applications until September 30th, 2023. This means some applicants won’t have to submit fingerprints and photographs with their applications. Read more here.
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has introduced a new online system called CeBONDS, which allows people to request bond eligibility verification, make cash bond payments, and send electronic notifications to bond obligors. This is part of ICE’s effort to modernize its immigration processes. Read the full announcement from ICE here.