Law Offices of Brian D. Lerner
Deportation Lawyers & Immigration Attorneys Helping Families Nationwide
Since the US withdrawal from Afghanistan, USCIS has received more than 35,000 applications for humanitarian parole. So far, USCIS has denied about 470 of these applications and conditionally approved more than 140. Meanwhile, the US government continues to help Afghans,Evacuating more than 900 American citizens and an additional 2,200 Afghans since the military withdrawal. By doing …
The renewed commitment to refugee admissions restores a vital humanitarian pathway. It supports people fleeing persecution, conflict, or imminent danger. Refugee resettlement provides vetted access to lawful presence and immediate work authorization on arrival.. For many families, it means safety and a chance to rebuild. Practical steps matter. Start by collecting and preserving evidence of …
New York City Mayor Eric Adams allowed a noncitizen voting bill to become law. Opponents aim to challenge the new law, Yet unless a judge stops its implementation, NYC will be the first major city in the US to grant widespread municipal voting rights to noncitizens. States such as Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, and Florida have adopted rules …
The US Supreme Court is hearing two cases that could impact thousands of unauthorized immigrants currently detained in the US.The plaintiffs in the two cases are arguing,That immigrants held in detention for longer than six monthsTo a bond hearing.The Justice Department disagrees,.Arguing that the immigration statute in question does not entitle immigrants to a hearing and that the lower courts do …
Why this matters & next steps Reports of Haitian nationals being rescued at sea or at the border often lead to complex screening and processing. People may be evaluated for expedited removal, issued a Notice to Appear (NTA) for immigration court, or considered for humanitarian protections such as asylum, withholding of removal, or Convention Against …
Law enforcement agencies and public health officials have reported a significant increase in the presence of fentanyl across Texas in recent years. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is significantly more potent than heroin or morphine and is responsible for a growing number of overdose deaths across the United States. Authorities say the rise …
USCIS announced that Form I-730, Will used those admitted to the US As a principal refugee Or if they granted status in the US As a principal asylee within the previous two years. To request follow-to-join benefits For a spouse and/or unmarried children under 21 years of age only. In some cases, USCIS may grant a waiver …
A group of Nicaraguan Asylum-Seekers pleaded with a US immigration judge to not send them back to Mexico. The federal government recently resumed Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program hearings in El Paso, Texas. Several dozen foreign nationals detained in the US ,This week from Juarez to plead their case. Asylum-seekers must prove prosecution based on race, gender, …
ICE ERO updated its COVID-19 Pandemic Response Requirements (PRR) to set forth expectations. It assists detention facility operators in sustaining detention operations during the pandemic. The PRR sets mandatory requirements and best practices for all detention facilities housing ICE detainees. Given the seriousness and pervasiveness of COVID-19, ICE is taking necessary and promptmeasures.
EOIR released an amendment to policy memorandum 21-18, Stating that in cases involving non-detained respondents, Amendments to applications and other supplemental filings can be submitted up to 15 days before individual calendar hearings, Unless the immigration judge specifies otherwise. The amendment is effective as of yesterday, December 16.
Advised Against Haitian Deportations, DHS civil rights office raised an internal warning to migrant and border officials that ousting Haitians to their tense home country risked breaking U.S. Civil and human rights duties and advised them against the practice in late August.
EOIR announced the appointment of 22 new immigration judges by Attorney General Merrick Garland, including five Unit Chief Immigration Judges. Biographical information has been provided for each of them. They recognizes the many benefits of a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is looking for qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our team. After a thorough …
Biden administration will make an additional 20,000 seasonal, guest-worker visas available for the winter season for the first time. Department of Homeland Security has previously upped the number of available visas for the summer season, which is among the busiest for bringing in workers, citing labor shortages. Monday’s announcement of 20,000 visas is in addition to the 33,000 visas …
OFLC reminded employees and stakeholders that the filing window to submit Form ETA-9142B and appendices requesting work start dates of April 1, 2022, or later, will open on January 1, 2022, at 12:00 am (ET).Applications filed earlier will be denied. OFLC will randomly order for processing all H-2b applications filed during the initial three calendar days …
