New Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility effective December 23
DHS issues new "public charge" ground of inadmissibility to provide clarity and consistency reversing policies of Trump Administration
It's a mess
Visa Interview Delays Only Getting Worse
Words (Still) Matter
The Supreme Court issued a decision today that turned on the word "a" resulting in the eligibility of many to apply for relief from deportation.
Words Matter
With today's inauguration of President Biden and the official beginning of his administration, all Americans can look forward to a new day ahead in U.S. immigration policy. From the “Muslim Ban” Executive Orders issued days after taking office through major, procedure-changing regulations relati...
No Furlough at USCIS, but Delays Forecast
USCIS announced today it will be able to avoid a planned August 30 furlough of more than 13,000 employees. While this is surely good news for immigrants, family members and businesses with pending applications, nobody should start celebrating just yet. In making this announcement, USCIS Deputy ...
Open Your Classrooms or Say Goodbye to Foreign Students!
The Trump Administration has presented colleges and universities with the impossible choice for the Fall 2020 semester: Open Your Classrooms or Say Goodbye to Foreign Students!
The Dream continues for DREAMERS
In a 5-4 decision issued today by Chief Justice Roberts, the Supreme Court allowed the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program to live on. While a huge victory for pro-immigrant advocates, it is important to examine what the Supreme Court stated, and what they did not state, before...
DOJ Judge Not Buying What This 7-Eleven Was Selling
On June 9, 2020, the Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) within the Department of Justice's Executive Office for Immigration Review issued a decision, United States v. 1523 Avenue J Foods, Inc. d/b/a 7-Eleven Store No. 36802, 14 OCAHO no. 1361 (2020) reducing Respondent's (...
