Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
OFLC announced that FLAG will upgrade the H-2B form fill-and-submit module. H-2B submissions after 6:00 pm (ET) on April 28, 2022, Must be submitted in the new form module. H-2B cases submitted before this time will be deleted, and a new application will need to be created using the upgraded module.
USCIS is issuing individual notices to certain TPS Syria beneficiaries whose applications to renew Form I-766 are pending. Not be disqualified for other reasons. Registration for TPS does not prevent you from applying for or maintaining a nonimmigrant status, such as a tourist visa; however, you should submit Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, and obtain a travel …
Waiver criteria for family-based. USCIS issued policy guidance regarding conditional permanent resident (CPR) cases, stating that USCIS officers may consider waiving an interview in these cases if an candidate meets certain condition and improve interview waiver basis to eliminate automatic transfer in certain cases. Prior policy requiring mandatory CPR interviews did not prove to be an efficient use of …
DHS announced it will extend necessary for non-U.S. Travelers entering the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals to be fully vaccination against COVID-19.And provide proof of vaccination upon request.
Immigration Customs Enforcement’s recent memo to OPLA, Attorneys on civil immigration enforcement, And prosecutorial discretion, (known informally as the Doyle Memorandum) takes effect on Monday, April 25, 2022.
ICE announced an extension until October 31, 2022, of flexibility in rules related to Form I-9 compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The extension will continue to apply to employees hired on or after April 1, 2021. Who work exclusively in a remote setting due to COVID-19-related precautions. The Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) flexibility regarding Form …
DOS provided updated guidance for nationals of Ukraine seeking to enter the United States. The guidance clarifies information on the “Uniting for Ukraine” program, nonimmigrant visas, immigrant visas, humanitarian parole, refugee status, and more.
U.S. officials processed nearly 10,000 undocumented Ukrainians at the border in the two months following Russia’s 2022 invasion. Many sought refuge by traveling to Mexico, highlighting the need for efficient pathways. During this time, many undocumented Ukrainians were processed at official entry points, reflecting urgent migration needs. In response, the U.S. launched Uniting for Ukraine (U4U), a program …
filing DACA renewal forms. USCIS announced that individuals who previously received deferred action under filing DACA renewal forms online. Currently, the option is only available for individuals, Granted DACA. They must file Form I-765 to support their DACA filing, which is also available online. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that individuals who previously received …
ICE announced new policies on protections for detained noncitizens with serious mental disorders. Updates include ICE-specific guidelines on monitoring detainees with mental disorders, Ensuring that ICE provides EOIR with the requisite information, additional safeguards, and more.
DOS posted the May 2022 Visa Bulletin, Which in addition to final action dates and dates for filing, Contains notes on the diversity (DV) Category including DV-2022 results, The reauthorization of I5 and R5 visa class, The extension of the SR category, And more.
Notices of special student relief and TPS. DHS released advance copies for F-1 nonimmigrant students whose country of citizenship is the Republic of Sudan or Ukraine (regardless of country of birth) and who are experiencing severe economic hardship as a result of the crises in those countries. DHS also released advance copies of notices of special student relief and TPS designating both Sudan and Ukraine for …
EOIR rescinds three policy memoranda — The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has cancelled three standing policy message addressing asylum decision and continuances: PM 19-05 (Guidance Regarding the Adjudication of Asylum Applications), PM 21-06 (Asylum Processing), and PM 21-13 (Continuances). As a result, practitioners should expect change. They also must act quickly to protect …
