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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…

4 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…

4 years ago

House passes the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021

The US House of Representatives passed the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 on March 18, 2021. This bill would…

4 years ago

House passes the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021

The US House of Representatives passed significant immigration legislation for DREAMers and DACA recipients on March 18, 2021. This bill,…

4 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…

4 years ago

TPS for Syria extended and redesignated

The US Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated its Temporary Protected Status designation for Syria. This announcement means…

4 years ago

USCIS policy alert on SIJ status and the Saravia v. Barr settlement agreement

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a policy alert on March 18, 2021, implementing certain policy changes related to…

4 years ago

USCIS announces relief for denied H-1B petitions

USCIS announced that certain H-1B petitions which were denied may be eligible for review and reconsideration. The notice specifically concerns…

4 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.…

4 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…

4 years ago