April 26, 2023|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
Earlier this week, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that it would begin testing a new GPS monitoring device, worn on the wrist, as another tool in their “Alternatives to Detention” program. Approximately 50 individuals in the Denver area who are facing deportation will participate in the pilot program. Two versions of the watch will […]
April 25, 2023|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
USCIS updated Volumes 5 and 12 the USCIS Policy Manual on April 21, 2023. These sections contain information regarding the adoption of children born abroad and the requirements for citizenship and naturalization. In particular, this update helped to clarify the requirements for how to make an adopted child U.S. citizen. The highlights include: Clarifying how […]
April 24, 2023|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS announced a series of measures intended to provide some flexibility to applicants for immigration benefits. Among those measures, it provided that certain deadlines would be extended. The due date set forth on the following notices was effectively extended by 60 calendar days for notices issued by USCIS from […]
March 31, 2023|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
USCIS recently updated its Policy Manual to address situations when the last day to file a benefit request or respond to a USCIS request falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday. Effective March 29, 2023, USCIS will consider a paper-based filing or response timely if it is received by the next business day. For […]
March 29, 2023|Contributed by: Zachary New
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has officially completed its initial selection of registrants in the FY2024 H-1B Lottery. Companies who have registered prospective employees during the registration period from March 1-March 20 will be notified, and can begin submitting H-1B cap-subject petitions as of April 1. This year’s H-1B registration was, again, not without its […]
March 29, 2023|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
On March 20, 2023, the Social Justice Legal Foundation filed a class action complaint against The Geo Group, one of the largest for-profit prison operators in the United States.[1] In the suit, the Foundation brought the claims of seven current and previous detainees who had suffered from prolonged exposure to HDQ Neutral, a cleaning agent […]
March 28, 2023|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
In a rule effective May 4, 2022, USCIS temporarily increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents (EADs) from 180 to 540 days. The temporary rule applies to certain categories and applies only to those who timely file qualifying renewal applications until October 26, 2023. After October 26, 2023, USCIS intends to revert to 180-day automatic […]
February 27, 2023|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently announced updated guidance regarding when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purposes of calculating a noncitizen’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA). In short, this new guidance should result in fewer child applicants for adjustment of status “aging out” and losing the ability to obtain […]
February 24, 2023|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
On January 4, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule which would change United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fees. The rule, if implemented as proposed, would see drastic increases in application fees. For example, currently a marriage-based application for a green card, including the I-130 petition, I-485 application, I-765 work […]
February 23, 2023|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
When removal proceedings are initiated against an individual, they are issued a legal document called a Notice to Appear (“NTA”) detailing the statutory citation for their removal proceedings as well as the time, date, and location of their next court date. In recent years, Customs and Border Protection agents began issuing NTAs missing an essential […]
