On December 29, 2020, USCIS sent an email update on the status of its Application Support Centers (ASC) and delays in the biometrics process. This […]
USCIS announced today that it intends to terminate two separate programs which make use of its parole authority – the Haitian Family Reunification Parole program […]
The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a new precedential decision on December 22, 2020, Matter of Rivera-Mendoza, 28 I&N Dec. 184. The primary question for […]
With the House of Representatives and Senate passing H.R. 133, the bill now awaits the signature of the President, who is expected to sign it. […]
The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced today that certain hearings would be rescheduled through January 8, 2021. Detained individuals will continue to have their […]
According to counsel for the plaintiffs in the Vangala v. USCIS lawsuit, USCIS has communicated its intent to stop applying its “blank spaces” policy starting […]
During the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS has granted automatic extensions to certain types of requests. This allows applicants for many different types of immigration benefits an […]
On December 18, 2020, the Executive Office for Immigration Review published a final rule adjusting fees and other changes. The rule will become effective January […]
The Board of Immigration appeals issued a precedential decision on December 17, 2020, Matter of M-A-M-Z-, 28 I&N Dec. 173. This decision relates to the […]
On December 15, 2020, USCIS provided an update on serious delays currently being experienced at their lockbox facilities which receive benefit applications. The full notice […]
