Palmer Polaski Immigration Alerts

BIA Allows Judges to Make Changes to Charging Documents

After several precedential Supreme Court decisions on Notices to Appear (NTA), the initial charging document that starts removal proceedings, the…

4 weeks ago

E-2 Treaty Investors: Closer Look at the Requirements

The E-2 treaty investors visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to foreign nationals from certain treaty countries who make a…

1 month ago

Public Charge: A Taxing Inadmissibility Ground

While the public charge ground can be challenging and confusing for many, it is critical to note that not all…

2 months ago

Student Visa Policy Update

On August 27, 2024, USCIS issued a Policy Alert regarding F-1 students, clarifying various course-related and optional practical training (OPT)…

2 months ago

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers: Still a Good Backup Option

While the Keeping Family’s Together Program remains on hold, many eligible applicants would be wise to pursue collateral alternatives, including…

2 months ago

Keeping Families Together Program Updates

On August 19, 2024, DHS began accepting applications for the Biden Administration’s new “Keeping Families Together” program, allowing parole-in-place for…

3 months ago

News in Brief

Illegal Entries at Southern Border Significantly Down: Illegal entries, based on border arrests, were lower in July of 2024 than…

3 months ago

How to Lose U.S. Permanent Residency

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, i.e.,  green card holders, enjoy many benefits and privileges. For instances, they…

4 months ago

SCOTUS Rules on U.S. Citizen’s Rights to Challenge Spousal Visas Denials

In Department of State v. Muñoz, the United States Supreme Court issued a disappointing 6-3 landmark ruling, upholding consular non-reviewability,…

4 months ago

T Visas: USCIS Offers Clarifying Guidance to an Often-Overlooked Benefit

USCIS recently announced a final rule on April 29, 2024, aiming to clarify the requirements for obtaining T nonimmigrant status…

4 months ago