October 27, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
1. Why are we suing? What is this case about? We are looking to assist individuals who have filed Form I-601A, Application for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers with USCIS more than fifteen months prior to January 5, 2023. We will be suing USCIS because the two USCIS service centers managing those cases are failing to […]
October 26, 2022|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
With the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program having spent years in legal limbo, the Department of Homeland Security on September 28, 2021 published a notice of proposed rulemaking. After review public comments, a final rule was published on August 24, 2022, with an effective date of October 31, 2022. The new regulations kept […]
October 25, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
When a lawful permanent resident applies for citizenship in the United States, they are required to pass two tests: an English test and a U.S. history and civics test. If an applicant has a medically diagnosed disability which would prevent them from being able to pass these tests, they may submit a waiver prepared by […]
October 17, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
Advance Parole Mandamus Case FAQ Thank you for your interest in our new lawsuit challenging USCIS’ delay in adjudicating advance parole applications filed on Form 1-131. Ready to sign up as a plaintiff? Instructions are here. The sign-up deadline is —October 31, 2022. Why are we suing? What is this case about? USCIS is failing to […]
October 17, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
EAD Delays (Kang v. DHS) Round 2 FAQ Thank you for your interest in our new lawsuit challenging USCIS’ delay in adjudicating EADs (I-765 work permit applications). On November 8, 2021, we filed a case called Kang v. Department of Homeland Security that asked a federal judge to order USCIS to process your EAD applications […]
September 27, 2022|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
September 17-23 marked Citizenship Day and Constitution Week at United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The agency reports that over 19,000 new citizens were sworn in during the week, including at Citizenship Day-themed ceremonies around the country. In addition, USCIS launched a new Eligible to Naturalize Dashboard on its website. The Dashboard displays data […]
September 26, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
Border state governors ignited a political spectacle this year by shipping human beings from the U.S. border into areas like Washington, D.C., New York City, and Chicago.[1] The individuals they loaded onto busses had come to the United States from all over the world to seek protection from war, terrorism, starvation, cruel socialist dictators, and […]
September 26, 2022|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
On September 26, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced both an extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Burma through May 25, 2024, and a redesignation of TPS for eligible individuals. TPS is a temporary benefit that is offered in select circumstances when extraordinary and temporary conditions prevent individuals from a particular country […]
September 26, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
Round 3 Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Wastage FAQ 1. Why are we suing? We are looking to assist individuals who have filed employment-based adjustment of status cases who are facing delayed adjudications and who were ready to process, but skipped over in the most recent fiscal year. Plaintiffs in this case will be those who had […]
September 6, 2022|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
DV-2022 Tbilisi Litigation FAQ Why are we suing? We are looking to assist individuals who have been selected in the DV-2022 program and have submitted all required documentation but are unable to get the State Department to complete processing on the case. This case is for DV-2022 selectees who have already been interviewed and have […]
