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10/08/2024

Hurricane Helene North Carolina Court Information:

Western counties affected by Hurricane Helene have extended deadlines pursuant to a September 29, 2024, order of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina extending deadlines in court matters that would have occurred between the period between September 26, 2024, to October 14, 2024 have been extended to October 14, 2024. To learn more about how the extension visit the NC Courts website.

View an amended order declaring catastrophic conditions resulting from severe weather and flood advisories in multiple western counties.

02/23/2024

A new USCIS rule for filing fees for immigration benefits will take effect on April 1, 2024.

On Jan. 30, 2024, USCIS announced a final rule to adjust certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees for the first time since 2016. With the final rule, USCIS can recover its operating costs more fully and support timely processing of new applications.

09/21/2023

10/31/2022

Because of lengthy wait times at some U.S. embassies and consulates, the Department of State advises any visa applicant to consider traveling to an embassy or consulate outside his or her home country with shorter wait times. Consult with an attorney before pursuing this option.

Safely Resuming Travel by Vaccine Requirement and Rescission of Travel Restrictions on Brazil, China, India, Iran, Ireland, the Schengen Area, South Africa, and the United Kingdom

10/18/2022

On October 14, a federal court decided that the new DACA regulation is unlawful, but the court prohibits the government from granting initial DACA applications only. The decision will likely be appealed. Current DACA recipients continue to retain their deportation relief, employment authorization, and eligibility to file for DACA renewal.

06/14/2022

The Wake County Register of Deeds will be opening a Passport Acceptance Facility and start accepting passport applications on June 21, 2022. All appointments must be scheduled in advance.

Wake County Register of Deeds to Open Passport Acceptance Facility The Wake County Register of Deeds office will begin accepting new passport applications on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.

05/18/2022

Effective May 4, USCIS automatically extends the validity of the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants up to 540 days from the expiration dates on their current EADs.

Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization and/or EADs while their

04/18/2022

People who lost money to scammers using Western Union between 2004 and 2017 must file to get a refund by July 1, 2022.

The .gov means it’s official. Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you’re on a federal government site.

04/11/2022

The IRS tax filing deadline is Monday, April 18, 2022.

Avoid tax scams with tips and knowledge on how they work.

Attorney General Josh Stein. Find North Carolina's Department of Justice information today.

03/21/2022

The U.S. government offers citizens of Afghanistan Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and employment authorization for 18 months. An F/J status holder may have the TPS status at the same time. If you are a student at NC State and interested in applying for TPS, please email us at [email protected]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States as of March 15, 2022, will be eligible for TPS.

03/04/2022

The U.S. government offers citizens of Ukraine Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and employment authorization for 18 months. An F/J status holder may have the TPS status at the same time. NC State students interested in applying for TPS, please email us at [email protected]

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months.

02/28/2022

National Interest Waiver Recorded Discussion from 2/18/2022.