Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians

7 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

8 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

9 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

9 months ago

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

What Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Means for Foreign Workers

9 months ago

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) addressing the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use…

Settlement Agreement Reached for Trump-Era Separated Families

9 months ago

On October 16, 2023, the United States reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in 2018 on behalf…

DOS Announces Pilot Stateside Visa Renewal Program for Certain H-1B Applicants Begins January 29

9 months ago

DOS announced a pilot program to permit stateside visa renewal for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain requirements.  …