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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…

4 years ago

DHS designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

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

4 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.…

4 years ago

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

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

4 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…

4 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…

4 years ago

President Biden revokes Trump travel ban which separated families

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

4 years ago

USCIS expands premium processing to E-3 status

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

4 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…

4 years ago

New temporary guidelines on enforcement from ICE

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

4 years ago