Immigration Agencies

EOIR releases an online version of official guidance

The Executive Office for Immigration Review has released an online compilation of its practice manuals and official guidance. EOIR describes…

4 years ago

Lists of H-2A and H-2B eligible countries published

The US Department of Homeland Security published a notice of the countries eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B…

4 years ago

USCIS replacing green card sticker extensions with letters

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

USCIS sends update on lockbox delays

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

President Trump extends visa ban until March 31, 2021

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago

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

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

4 years ago