NC State University Student Legal Services

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.