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DHS to publish new asylum regulations December 11, 2020

The US Department of Homeland Security has prepared a new final rule to be published on December 11, 2020. This…

4 years ago

USCIS issues notice of DACA reinstatement

USCIS published a notice on its website today indicating compliance with a court order that it reinstate the old DACA…

4 years ago

USCIS continues to extend TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced a Federal Register notice extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and the validity of TPS-related…

4 years ago

Federal judge orders DACA restored including initial applications

Federal District Court Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis issued an order on December 4, 2020, effectively restoring the DACA program to…

4 years ago

BIA issues decision Matter of Melgar, 28 I&N Dec. 169 (BIA 2020)

The Board of Immigration Appeals decided a new precedential decision on December 4, 2020. This decision, Matter of Melgar, relates…

4 years ago

USCIS recognizes court order vacating H-1B rule

USCIS issued a press release on December 4, 2020, recognizing the federal court order vacating its interim final rule. USCIS…

4 years ago

USCIS updates guidance for Schedule A occupations

USCIS issued a policy manual update on December 2, 2020, relating to Schedule A occupations. These occupations are part of…

4 years ago

BIA issues decision Matter of Padilla Rodriguez, 28 I&N Dec. 164 (BIA 2020)

The Board of Immigration Appeals decided a new precedential decision on November 23, 2020. This decision, Matter of Padilla Rodriguez,…

4 years ago

Court enjoins October 21, 2020 asylum rule relating to criminal bars

On November 19, 2020, a US Federal District Court judge issued an injunction against implementation of a new asylum rule.…

4 years ago