AI Translation Mistakes Endanger US Asylum Cases
AI translation apps caused issues in the U.S. asylum system, leading to unjust denials. Government contractors and aid groups increasingly use these tools, impacting 40% of Afghan and Haitian Creole asylum cases, with critics citing quality concerns in high-stakes situations.
Exemption of Biometric Services Fee
Effective October 1, USCIS waives the $85 biometric services fee for Form I-539. If you submitted your Form I-539 before this date and included the biometric fee, USCIS will return it. If you have combined the biometric fee with a paper-based Form I-539, it will be rejected. If the fee was combined with the application fee via credit card, USCIS will charge the application fee only.
New Online Change of Address Tool
USCIS launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) for applicants to update their addresses on pending applications. It streamlines the process, allowing customers with USCIS online accounts to update their addresses for various applications in one place. This eliminates the need for paper forms, calls, or office visits, benefiting almost all form types.
Additional Guidance for EB-5
USCIS provides additional guidance on its interpretation of changes to the EB-5 program made by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA), specifically the required investment timeframe and how it treats investors who are associated with a terminated regional center.
Contact Information for the U.S. Embassy in Israel
The State Department posted a message on social media, stating that U.S. citizens seeking to be in touch with the U.S. Embassy in Israel should reach out via the crisis intake form or via telephone.
Source: USCIS & AILA
