U.S. census undercount.
According to the Census Bureau,The 2020 U.S. census reported that the overall population totalWas precise but that Hispanic, Black,and Native American residents were undercounted. Meanwhile, the census overcounted white and Asian American locals.The undercount of minority populations could affect those groups’ political influence. It could sway decisions by businesses,And governments over the next decade. On Thursday, it …
Guidance on employment authorization for E and L non-immigrant spouses.
USCIS announced it has updated guidance In its policy manual to address the documentation,That certain E and L citizen spouses may use as evidence of employment authorization based on their citizen status.On Nov. 12, 2021,USCIS issued a policy announcement to clarify that the agency will consider E and L spouses to be employment,Authorized based on their valid E …
Cameroonians Call for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Designation
In late 2016, the Anglophone Crisis began in Cameroon.Cameroonian Anglophones began to protest and riot against the government, proceed in ongoing conflict, making living conditions in Cameroon unsafe.Due to the conflict, many Cameroonians fear for their lives and happiness.Advocates and Cameroonians are hoping to gain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) appointment.The order for TPS choice include ongoing armed conflict, a …
DHS and the DOJ issue a new rule to process asylum claims.
New rule to process asylum claims. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) are issuing a law to ably and fairly process asylum claims made by aliens subject to rushed removal. Those who are allow for asylum will be granted relief quickly. It allows asylum officers within USCIS to consider the asylum …
ICE lawyers directed to clear low-priority immigration cases.
ICE lawyers directed to clear low-priority cases — An internal ICE directive asked Office of the Principal Legal Advisor (OPLA) attorneys to prioritize the resolution or administrative closure of cases deemed low priority under agency enforcement guidelines, with the stated goal of reducing backlog and focusing resources on national-security, public-safety, and border enforcement priorities. What …
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 taken to custody last month which is double the number of Cubans that arrived in February. The migrants are flying to Nicaragua, Who recently dropped their visa requirement for Cubans last fall. From there, The migrants are …
USCIS Interview Tips for Conditional Permanent Residents
USCIS updated its policy to now adopt a risk-based approach When waiving interviews for applicants with conditional permanent resident status. These are applicants who have filed a petition to remove the conditions on their permanent resident status. As a permanent resident, any change in interview policies could directly impact the process.On when to waive interviews for conditional …
U.S. officials processing undocumented Ukrainians.
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 fleeing the Russian invasion have traveled to Mexico seeking refuge in the United States. CBP reported during this period processing 41,074 “legal entries” of Ukrainians who …
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 DACA renewal forms online will make operations more efficient and effective. USCIS is trying to minimize reliance on paper records and continue a transition to an electronic environment. The online …
The U.S. immigration agency operates vast surveillance.
Immigration agency operates 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 the Center on Privacy & Technology released a review of the activities of Ice showing how the agency went beyond its responsibilities and now is conducting …
CBP will disband ‘critical incident teams.’
The Biden government 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 year. The teams handle multiple authority, such as collecting evidence for CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility, which handles issues arising from misconduct. The team’s involvement in handling matters of misconduct …
USCIS Enhances Transparency in Case Processing Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is taking significant steps to boost transparency for applicants. The agency is rolling out enhanced online tools to provide more accessible and understandable updates on case processing times and status. These updates include clearer explanations of potential delays and steps in the adjudication process. The goal is to reduce …
Additional H-2B visas for second half of fiscal year
DHS and DOL announced the availability of an additional35,000 H-2B temporary nonfarm worker visas during the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. This are for U.S. employers seeking to employ additional workers from April 1, 2022 through September 30, 2022. This distributionconsists of 23,500 available to returning workers who received an H-2B temporary nonfarm worker visas or …