USCIS replacing green card sticker extensions with letters

4 years ago

USCIS announced on January 12, 2021, that it was beginning to replace the stickers which have been used to extend…

EOIR postpones non-detained cases in some courts through February 5, 2021

4 years ago

The Executive Office for Immigration Review has extended the date for non-detained cases which are postponed if the court does…

USCIS sends update on lockbox delays

4 years ago

On January 8, 2021, USCIS sent a second update regarding the current lockbox delays. These delays are affecting cases going…

DHS asylum rule enjoined by federal lawsuit in Pangea v. DHS

4 years ago

US District Court Judge James Donato enjoined a sweeping federal regulation which would undercut the US asylum system on January…

BIA decision, Matter of O-M-O-, 28 I&N Dec. 191

4 years ago

The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a new decision, Matter of O-M-O-, relating to findings of document fraud in immigration…

USCIS publishes final rule modifying the H-1B selection process

4 years ago

USCIS has finalized a controversial rule which would modify the registration and selection process for H-1B cap-subject petition. The final…

President Trump extends visa ban until March 31, 2021

4 years ago

President Trump issued a last-minute extension of the presidential proclamation which prevented visa approvals and entrance for a large number…

USCIS posts notice on the extension of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness program

4 years ago

USCIS issued an email notice of the extension of the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness (LRIF) program. This program was extended…

Department of State describes phased process for resuming visa appointments and services

4 years ago

The US Department of State published an update on December 30, 2020, describing the phased resumption of visa services abroad.…

USCIS extends CNMI parole and employment authorization

4 years ago

USCIS announced today that it will automatically extend parole, and employment authorization for parolees who timely applied for Commonwealth of…