Many individuals who have filed affirmative asylum applications have been waiting for months or years to get scheduled for their asylum interview or to get a decision issued in their case, often while separated from their families. In a past…
In a previous article (Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Announces New Case Review Process for Certain Immigrants In ICE Custody), we advised that on March 4, 2021, ICE announced a new case review process (ICR) for detained immigrants who believe…
On March 4, 2021, ICE announced a new case review process (ICR) for detained immigrants who believe their particular case falls outside of ICE’s enforcement, detention, and removal priorities. What Are ICE’s Priorities Regarding Enforcement, Detention, and Removal? ICE has…
In a previous article (Biden’s American Dream and Promise Bill Passes the U.S. House of Representatives), we discussed President Biden’s Dream and Promise Act which legislation recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. In that article, we noted that one…
Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs) should file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card, when their Green Cards are about to expire. USCIS’s Past Practice to Extend Validity of Green Card for I-90 Applicants Until January 6, 2021, United States…
On March 18, 2021, the United States House of Representatives passed an immigration bill that, if passed by the Senate, would allow a path to citizenship for two types of immigrants in the United States: DACA and TPS recipients. Who…
On March 30, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) extended the deadline to respond to certain requests in an effort to assist applicants and petitioners in response to COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the ongoing pandemic, USCIS has since further…
On December 31, 2020, President Trump issued Proclamation 10131, continuing his prior Proclamations 10014 and 10052, which suspended the entry of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants into the United States due to possible harm to economic interests following the COVID-19 Pandemic. The proclamations…
President Biden has proposed a sweeping immigration bill that would make more people eligible for legal status. The new immigration bill provides hope for many immigrants, but they will not be able to apply for any of the proposed benefits…
On January 20, 2021, President Biden issued several orders on immigration. Some took place immediately while others will take time to be implemented. The following are some of the important policy changes: - Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) –…