NEW TPS DESIGNATION FOR HAITI
On May 21, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for TPS. With this new designation, Haitian nationals (and individuals without nationality) currently residing in the United States as of May 21, 2021, can file initial applications for TPS, …
SPECIAL RELIEF FOR BURMESE STUDENTS IN F-1 STATUS
On May 25, 2021, DHS issued a notice granting a “special student relief” for Burmese citizens in lawful F-1 student status until November 25, 2022. These students will benefit from relaxed employment authorization rules if they are experiencing severe economic hardship due to the Burmese crisis…
DESIGNATION OF BURMA (MYANMAR) FOR TPS
On May 25, 2021, the Secretary of Homeland Security (“DHS”) designated Burma for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). The designation of Burma for TPS finally comes as a sign of relief and hope for the Burmese nationals currently in the U.S., upon finding that extraordinary and temporary condition…
SPECIAL RELIEF FOR VENEZUELAN STUDENTS IN F-1 STATUS
On April 22, 2021, DHS issued a notice granting a “special student relief” for Venezuelan citizens in lawful F-1 student status until September 9, 2022. These students will benefit from relaxed employment authorization rules if they are experiencing severe economic hardship due to the Venezuelan …