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) –…
In a past article (District Court Stops Implementation of New Regulation that Will Make Asylum Almost Impossible), we advised that on December 11, 2020, the Trump Administration finalized a regulation (rule, 85 FR 80274) that would have created devastating results…
On December 11, 2020, the Trump Administration finalized a regulation (rule, 85 FR 80274) that would have drastically changed the United States asylum system. The rule was to become effective on January 15, 2021,and would have created the following devastating…