News in Brief

3 years ago

Redesignation of Haiti for TPS: DHS Secretary Mayorkas announced a new 18-month designation of Haiti for TPS, enabling Haitian nationals…

U.S. Citizens May Return to U.S. on Expired U.S. Passport

3 years ago

U.S. citizens will be able to return to the United States on an expired U.S. passport through December 31, 2021,…

Update on Children Separated at the Border Due to Trump Zero-Tolerance Policy

3 years ago

In February, President Biden signed an Executive Order establishing an Interagency Task Force on the Reunification of Families, in response…

Prosecutorial Discretion Memorandum Issued by DHS

3 years ago

On May 27, 2021, the DHS issued a highly anticipated memorandum for ICE trial attorneys providing interim guidance on enforcement…

USCIS Will Grant Work Permits to Victims of Crimes with Pending U Visa Applications

3 years ago

On June 14, 2021, USCIS announced a new policy expanding access to work authorization and protection from deportation for victims…

Department of State Priority Processing of Immigrant Visas

3 years ago

Because most U.S. embassies and consulates are still operating at a reduced capacity due to the continued impact of the…

Attorney General Garland Vacates Trump Era Decisions Restricting Asylum

3 years ago

On June 16, 2021, the Attorney General mercifully vacated precedential decisions in Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A- that…

Policy Updates: Eligibility for Naturalization

3 years ago

USCIS updated policy guidance in its Policy Manual regarding applicants’ registration to vote through a state’s department of motor vehicles…

USCIS Ends Biometrics Requirement for Extension/Change of Status for H-4, L-2, E Visas

3 years ago

USCIS has temporarily suspended the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, requesting an extension of stay or…

Unanimous Supreme Court Decision Creates Major Setback for TPS Recipients Seeking Permanent Residence

3 years ago

On June 7, 2021, the Supreme Court unanimous held in Sanchez v. Mayorkas that a grant of Temporary Protected Status…