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USCIS Extends TPS for Haitians; ICE Extends Work Authorization for Certain Haitian F-1 Students

Posted on 03/17/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended temporary protected status (TPS) for eligible nationals of Haiti for an additional 18 months, effective July 23, 2014, through January 22, 2016.… Read More

Posted in EAD, F Visas, Students, TPS,

DHS Extends Haiti TPS, Extends Suspension of Certain Requirements for F-1 Haitian Students

Posted on 10/21/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Homeland Security has published a notice in the Federal Register extending Haitian temporary protected status (TPS) for an additional 18 months, ending on July 22, 2014 (PDF).… Read More

Posted in EAD, F Visas, TPS,

CBP Discontinues Admission Stamps on Forms for F, M, J International Students and Scholars

Posted on 09/16/2012 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

As of August 10, 2012, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) no longer provides admission stamps on Forms I-20/DS-2019 for prospective and returning international students and scholars (traveling on F,… Read More

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