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…

New USCIS Policy Announcements Expected to Benefit Applicants

3 years ago

Effective June 9, USCIS announced new policies on expedited processing, Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs),…

News in Brief

3 years ago

TPS for Venezuelans: DHS has designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective 3/9/21 through 9/9/22. The…

Certain Regulatory Requirements Suspended for Syrian and Venezuelan F-1 Nonimmigrant Students

4 years ago

Effective April 22, the DHS will provide relief to Syrian and Venezuelan citizens who are in the United States as…

Flexibilities Announced for Certain F-1 Applicants Filing for OPT

4 years ago

USCIS has experienced delays at certain lockboxes in issuing receipt notices for Form I‐765 for optional practical training (OPT) for…

Bill Passes Virginia State Legislature Expanding Jurisdiction for Special Immigrant Juvenile Cases

4 years ago

On March 18, 2021, Virginia passed legislation allowing for juvenile and family courts to retain jurisdiction of matters where a…

President Biden Keeps Refugee Numbers at Record Lows Due to Political Pressure

4 years ago

On April 16, 2021, President Biden signed an order limiting U.S. refugee admissions to 15,000 despite previously promising to increase…

DOS Provides Information on National Interest Exceptions (NIE) for Regional COVID Proclamations

4 years ago

On April 8, 2021, the DOS announced that the travel of immigrants, fiancé(e) visa holders, certain exchange visitors, and pilots/aircrew traveling…

H, L, and J Visa Processing Resumes; Presidential Proclamation 10052 Expires

4 years ago

Presidential Proclamation 10052, which temporarily suspended the entry of certain H-1B, H-2B, J, and L nonimmigrants, expired on March 31,…

COVID and Telecommuting Implications on Immigration Compliance

4 years ago

COVID-19 has led to a shift by employers toward more permissive telecommuting policies. Given that certain regulations in both the…