Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Memorandum on FOIA GuidelinesAttorney General Garland issued a memo to the heads of all executive departments and company. It provided direction for the fair and effective authority of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued comprehensive new Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) direction today. These guidelines strengthen the federal government’s commitments …
Proponents of nationwide injunctions argue that they are a necessary tool. These injunctions check executive overreach and ensure the consistent application of federal law. Arguments For Nationwide Injunctions Uniformity of Law: A single, nationwide policy should have a single ruling. Having different policies in various states would create legal chaos. This would also lead to …
ICE announced the closure of Etowah County Detention Center in Gadsen, AL, And plans to limit use of Glades County Detention Center.Winn Correctional Center, And Alamance County Detention Facility. Deficiencies such as poor medical services.
The states of Arizona, Louisiana, and Missouri filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of the Western District of Louisiana requesting that the court vacate the CDC’s Title 42 termination order that was issued last week and enjoin the government from applying it.For more on the CDC moving to terminate Title 42 expulsions, — What it means and …
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 …
