DHS fully removes the public charge regulations

4 years ago

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

DHS designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

4 years ago

The US Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status on March 9, 2021. This decision will allow…

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

4 years ago

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

H-2B cap reached for the 2021 fiscal year second half

4 years ago

USCIS announced on February 24, 2021, that it reached the H-2B cap on February 12th. According to USCIS: On Feb.…

USCIS allowing for more flexibility with OPT work permits

4 years ago

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

DHS announces a Family Reunification Task Force to undo family separations

4 years ago

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

President Biden revokes Trump travel ban which separated families

4 years ago

On February 24, 2021, President Biden issued a presidential proclamation revoking an earlier Trump proclamation which had prevented many people…

USCIS expands premium processing to E-3 status

4 years ago

USCIS announced that as of February 24, 2021, it would expand premium processing eligibility to E-3 changes and extensions of…

USCIS to resume using old civics test, 100 questions

4 years ago

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

New temporary guidelines on enforcement from ICE

4 years ago

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced new interim operating guidance to govern its civil enforcement priorities. According to the press…