How to get to the U.S. with an expiring green card
How can I leave the U.S. with an expiring Green Card? Question: I have heard that most things are taking longer at the United States… Read More »How to get to the U.S. with an expiring green card
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Lawyers for migrants say U.S. officials slowed family reunifications
The Washington Post Reports on email conversations between immigration officials in the Trump Administration that appear to reveal the Administration purposefully slowed down the reunification of… Read More »Lawyers for migrants say U.S. officials slowed family reunifications
Afghanistan Designated for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only those who have been residing in the… Read More »Afghanistan Designated for TPS
USCIS preparing to resume public services on June 4
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is preparing some offices to reopen and resume, non-emergency public services on or after June 4. Due to the spread of… Read More »USCIS preparing to resume public services on June 4
US immigration arrests drop amid focus on most dangerous
Over the past year under the Biden administration, immigration enforcement arrests in the U.S. Have sharply dropped. Enforcement priorities have shifted to focus on people in the… Read More »US immigration arrests drop amid focus on most dangerous
U.S. census undercount.
According to the Census Bureau, the 2020 U.S. census reported that the overall population total was accurate but that Hispanic, Black, and Native American residents were undercounted.… Read More »U.S. census undercount.
Guidance on employment authorization for E and L nonimmigrant spouses.
USCIS announced it has updated guidance in its policy manual to address the documentation that certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses may use as evidence of employment… Read More »Guidance on employment authorization for E and L nonimmigrant spouses.
Cameroonians want TPS designation.
In late 2016, the Anglophone Crisis began in Cameroon. Cameroonian Anglophones began to protest and riot against the government, resulting in ongoing conflict, making living conditions in… Read More »Cameroonians want TPS designation.
DHS and the DOJ Issue a New Rule to Process Asylum Claims.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a rule to efficiently and fairly process asylum claimsMade by noncitizens subject to… Read More »DHS and the DOJ Issue a New Rule to Process Asylum Claims.
ICE lawyers directed to clear low-priority immigration cases.
Biden administration will potentially clear hundreds of thousands of deportation and asylum cases pending before immigration courts. On Sunday, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent out a… Read More »ICE lawyers directed to clear low-priority immigration cases.
Cubans arriving in record numbers at the southern border
Cuban migrants are arriving to the U.S.-Mexico border in the highest numbers since the 1980 Mariel boatlift. Over 32,000 Cubans were taken into U.S. custody last month… Read More »Cubans arriving in record numbers at the southern border
Conditional permanent resident interviews.
USCIS updated its policy to now adopt a risk-based approach When waiving interviews for conditional permanent residents (CPR) who have filed a petition to remove the conditions… Read More »Conditional permanent resident interviews.
U.S. officials processing undocumented Ukrainians.
Between February 1 and April 6, U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) processed 9,926 Ukrainians who lacked the legal documentation needed to enter the country. Some Ukrainians… Read More »U.S. officials processing undocumented Ukrainians.
Online filing for DACA renewal forms
USCIS announced that individuals who previously received deferred action under Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) can now file Form I-821D online. The option to file… Read More »Online filing for DACA renewal forms
The U.S. immigration agency operates vast surveillance.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) has developed a vast digital surveillance system, having access to details of almost every person in the country. Researchers from… Read More »The U.S. immigration agency operates vast surveillance.
CBP will disband ‘critical incident teams.’
The Biden administration is ending its “critical incident teams” within the U.S. Border Patrol by the end of September, after their role was under scrutiny earlier this… Read More »CBP will disband ‘critical incident teams.’
USCIS improving communication of case processing data
USCIS announced it will be simplifying and improving how it communicates case processing time data to the public. The change will promote transparency, efficiency, And customer service… Read More »USCIS improving communication of case processing data
Additional H-2B visas for second half of fiscal year
DHS and DOL announced the availability of an additional35,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. The visas are… Read More »Additional H-2B visas for second half of fiscal year
Supreme Court split in deportation case.
the Supreme Court released a split 5 to 4 ruling, Making it more difficult for federal courts to review the factual determinations that can lead to… Read More »Supreme Court split in deportation case.
Biden administration to appeal court’s ruling.
The Biden administration will appeal a ruling by a federal judge that temporarily halted lifting Title 42. Last week, U.S. District Court Judge Robert Summerhays stopped the… Read More »Biden administration to appeal court’s ruling.
Court Order gives Migrant Families a way around Title 42
A recently decided court order By a federal judge in Washington, D.C. Gives migrant families a way of crossing into the U.S. despite Title 42. The order… Read More »Court Order gives Migrant Families a way around Title 42