USCIS provides update on ASC operations and biometrics delays

4 years ago

On December 29, 2020, USCIS sent an email update on the status of its Application Support Centers (ASC) and delays…

USCIS to end Haitian and Filipino parole programs

4 years ago

USCIS announced today that it intends to terminate two separate programs which make use of its parole authority - the…

BIA issues decision Matter of Rivera-Mendoza, 28 I&N Dec. 184 (BIA 2020).

4 years ago

The Board of Immigration Appeals issued a new precedential decision on December 22, 2020, Matter of Rivera-Mendoza, 28 I&N Dec.…

Senate passes spending bill with COVID relief and immigration program extensions

4 years ago

With the House of Representatives and Senate passing H.R. 133, the bill now awaits the signature of the President, who…

EOIR delays non-detained hearings through 1/8/2021

4 years ago

The Executive Office for Immigration Review announced today that certain hearings would be rescheduled through January 8, 2021. Detained individuals…

USCIS agrees to pause its “blank spaces” rejection policy

4 years ago

According to counsel for the plaintiffs in the Vangala v. USCIS lawsuit, USCIS has communicated its intent to stop applying…

USCIS extends COVID-19 flexibility for responses to certain requests

4 years ago

During the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS has granted automatic extensions to certain types of requests. This allows applicants for many different…

EOIR publishes final rule increasing fees

4 years ago

On December 18, 2020, the Executive Office for Immigration Review published a final rule adjusting fees and other changes. The…

BIA issues decision Matter of M-A-M-Z-, 28 I&N Dec. 173 (BIA 2020)

4 years ago

The Board of Immigration appeals issued a precedential decision on December 17, 2020, Matter of M-A-M-Z-, 28 I&N Dec. 173.…

USCIS update on lockbox delays

4 years ago

On December 15, 2020, USCIS provided an update on serious delays currently being experienced at their lockbox facilities which receive…