Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
USCIS announced that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is available to file online for certain affirmative asylum applicants. The agency has decided to make this form available, To file online to have its operations run more efficiently and effectively. USCIS will continue to accept the latest paper version of this form …
On Monday, October 31, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security’s final rule (PDF) to preserve and fortify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) went into effect. The final rule’s implementation means that DACA is now based on a formal regulation, thereby preserving and fortifying the program while the program remains the subject of litigation in court. Previously, …
Texas prison warden and his brother face charges — Former warden Michael Sheppard and his brother Mark Sheppard were arrested and charged after a roadside shooting that killed one migrant and injured another. Below is a concise, sourced summary of the allegations, procedural posture, and what migrants and advocates should do next. First, authorities allege …
Asylum seekers must file Form I-589 (affirmative asylum) or present a acceptable fear claim in expedited contexts; timing is critical in both scenarios. Early triage at intake—confirming identity, arrival status, any U.S. government agreement, and existing case numbers—is essential. Quick, accurate intake saves evidence, preserves deadlines (for asylum, SIV follow-up, or benefits), and helps coordinate …
Border agents fired shots a migrant in custody. The FBI is investigating a fatal shooting of a migrant that was in U.S. custody at a Border Patrol station near El Paso, Texas. The FBI responded Tuesday afternoon to a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent and “a person detained” at the station. Neither the FBI nor CBP have …
The quick exit from Afghanistan over a year ago has left many people in danger under Taliban rule. Disqualified Afghan Interpreters were denied visas even though they had positive reviews from their military supervisors. Many of the denials came after the interpreters were terminated by the private contracting companies that hired them. They have explained …
Private refugee sponsorship program, The Biden administration is planning to start within the following months to help the fugitive admissions in the United States. Private organizations and groups of everyday Americans will be able to sponsor and resettle refugees, Similar to the programs the U.S. conducted for the resettlement of Afghan and Ukrainian refugees this past …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to how long alawful permanent resident’s (Green Card holder’s) card remains valid when they file a renewal.Under the policy effective September 26, 2022, USCIS extended the automaticvalidity extension from 12 months to 24 months for those who properly fileForm I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. …
EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 petitions. USCIS is implementing the next phase of premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. This phase applies to certain previously filed Form I-140 petitions under an E13 multinational executive and manager classification or E21 classification …
Celebration of constitution citizenship day. USCIS has welcomed 19,000 new citizens in more than 235 naturalization ceremonies across the country between Sept. 17 and Sept. 23 to celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day. USCIS reaffirms its commitment to promoting citizenship and making the naturalization process accessible to those who are eligible. Along with the naturalization ceremonies, USCIS …
Deported veterans who return to US. The Biden administration applied a drive over a year ago to help exiled expert access certain benefits, Assist fitted service members to apply for U.S. To come back to the country. Many of the vets who were expel were once green card holders when they served but later were sentence of crimes …
Lead: decode “record” before acting A headline saying a “record number of migrants” is rarely precise — reporters and agencies use different measures. The important distinction is betweenstock (how many foreign-born people live in a place), flow (recent arrivals or encounters), and events (localized incidents).Each type of figure implies different operational and legal responses. Before …
Humane public charge rule. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule in the Federal Register which provides clarity for noncitizens on how DHS will administer the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The rule announced today speaks to the Biden Administration’s commitment to restoring faith in our legal immigration system. The …
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a Federal Register notice for the extension and expansion of eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberians and explaining how eligible Liberians may apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). USCIS Extends & Expands Work Authorization for Liberians under DED — What to Do Now USCIS has …
Counter labor shortages. Farmers in the U.S. are pushing towards immigration reform because it will ease counter labor shortages and lower food prices. The Farm Workforce Modernization Act already passed by the House and currently in the Senate would provide farmers with reliable employees by making a path to citizenship for undocumented agricultural workers and reforming seasonal …