USCIS extends time for responses to certain requests

3 years ago
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USCIS is extending the flexibility for responses to certain requests. This was first announced on March 30, 2020 and is…

USCIS extends rule allowing free interpreters for asylum interviews

3 years ago

During the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS has provided contract interpreters without charge to many asylum applicants. This was intended to reduce…

House passes the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

3 years ago

The US House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 on March 18, 2021. This bill would…

House passes the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

3 years ago

The US House of Representatives passed significant immigration legislation for DREAMers and DACA recipients on March 18, 2021. This bill,…

USCIS updating numerous forms to eliminate public charge references

3 years ago

US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updates to numerous immigration forms on March 19, 2021. The forms are being updated…

TPS for Syria extended and redesignated

3 years ago

The US Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated its Temporary Protected Status designation for Syria. This announcement means…

USCIS policy alert on SIJ status and the Saravia v. Barr settlement agreement

3 years ago

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a policy alert on March 18, 2021, implementing certain policy changes related to…

USCIS announces relief for denied H-1B petitions

3 years ago

USCIS announced that certain H-1B petitions which were denied may be eligible for review and reconsideration. The notice specifically concerns…

BIA decision Matter of Aguilar-Mendez, 28 I&N Dec. 262

3 years ago

The Board of Immigration Appeals published a new decision on March 12, 2021, titled Matter of Aguilar-Mendez, 28 I&N Dec.…

ICE announces a process for reviewing cases for compliance with enforcement priorities

3 years ago

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has implemented a policy of case review which demonstrates a stark contrast from the previous…