USCIS Policy Manual Updates

USCIS Updates EAD Validity Periods for Certain Categories

USCIS has updated the USCIS Policy Manual to reflect changes in Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods for specific categories, as mandated by recent legislation. These changes apply to pending or newly filed requests on or after July 22, 2025.

USCIS Implements New Immigration Parole Fee

USCIS has issued policy guidance implementing a new immigration parole fee, as established by the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This fee applies to all aliens paroled into the United States on or after October 16, 2025, unless an exception applies.

USCIS Rescinds Expedited Naturalization for Certain SSI Beneficiaries

USCIS has rescinded its policy guidance for expedited naturalization processing for certain Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. This change impacts individuals who were previously eligible for expedited processing under a settlement agreement related to the Kaplan v. Chertoff case.