Recent Immigration Rulings from the U.S. Supreme Court

8 months ago

Disappointingly, the U.S. Supreme Court held 6-3 that Texas’s SB4 could go into effect. The most controversial aspects of the…

TPS for Burma Extended and Redesignated

8 months ago

On March 22, 2024, DHS extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma for 18 months, through November 25, 2025. Burmese…

Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Syrians

8 months ago

On January 26, 2024, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced the extension and redesignation of Syria for Temporary…

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians

8 months ago

On February 14, 2024, President Biden issued an executive order authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for 18…

USCIS Fee Hike: Lawsuit A Potential Block to Asylum Program Rule

9 months ago

USCIS is [updated] its government filing fees on April 1, 2024, in large part increasing the filing fees for most…

Refugees and asylees have significantly contributed to the U.S. economy

9 months ago

A recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report reveals that refugees and asylees have significantly contributed to the…

USCIS Filing Fees Increase Effective April 1

9 months ago

USCIS filing fees for most petitions and applications are increasing effective April 1, 2024. In a final rule just issued,…

Family Reunification for Ecuadorians

9 months ago

Recently,  DHS announced a Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador. This parole process applies to certain Ecuadorian nationals who are…

Alien Smuggling: A Pitfall on the Pathway to Lawful Permanent Residence

10 months ago

Alien smuggling is a ground of inadmissibility that is often overlooked when applying for admission, seeking adjustment of status, or…

USCIS Changes Procedure for Filing for Asylum After Termination of Immigration Court Proceedings

10 months ago

On October 16, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new instructions for asylum applications submitted after court dismissal…