Immigration Agencies

USCIS extends time for responses to certain requests

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

3 years ago

USCIS extends rule allowing free interpreters for asylum interviews

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

3 years ago

USCIS updating numerous forms to eliminate public charge references

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

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

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

3 years ago

DHS fully removes the public charge regulations

The US Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule to remove the public charge regulations. This move fully…

3 years ago

BIA decision Matter of Nemis, 28 I&N Dec. 250

The Board of Immigration Appeals published a new decision on March 8, 2021, titledĀ Matter of Nemis, 28 I&N Dec. 250.…

3 years ago

USCIS allowing for more flexibility with OPT work permits

Many students each year obtain work permits to allow them a period of optional practical training in their field of…

3 years ago

DHS announces a Family Reunification Task Force to undo family separations

Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security, announced a new task force dedicated to reuniting families on…

3 years ago

USCIS to resume using old civics test, 100 questions

USICS announced today that it intends to resume using the old naturalization civics test, the "100 questions," rather than the…

3 years ago