November 2022 Visa Bulletin Mirror Image of October 2022 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State released the November 2022 visa bulletin. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment of…


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Appeals Court Finds DACA Unlawful, Allows Current Enrollees to Renew

A federal appeals court found the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) unlawful. However, they are allowing current enrollees to renew their status as the matter is sent…


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Retention Policy of Electronic Devices Seized at Border Under Review

The retention policy of electronic devices seized at the border for individuals entering the U.S. is being considered by the first circuit court following one circumstance of a…


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Foreign STEM Grads Work Policy Upheld

A policy put in place by the Obama administration has been challenged but upheld. Foreign STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates who are on student visas…


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Existence of a Non-Detention Policy Challenged by Florida

The state of Florida is requesting a trial to determine if the Biden administration is suggesting the release of individuals who are subject to detention. The state has asked a…


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Labor Certification Challenge Based On Lost Email Denied

A company appealed the denial of a sponsorship application, stating an audit notification was lost as it was placed in a spam folder. Upon appeal, the U.S. Department of Labor…


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Embassies in India Will Open 100,000 Visa Appointments in November 2022

In the coming weeks, U.S. embassies in India will make 100,000 visa appointments available for H and L worker visas for drop box cases. This is available for first-time…


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Judge Denies 2022 Diversity Visa Winners Unlawful Delay Claim

A federal judge found a group of 2022 diversity visa winners who sued the State Department over unlawful delays in scheduling their interviews will not be able to prove their…


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USCIS Announces Extension of Temporary Waiver of 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Some Forms

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the extension of a temporary waiver for civil surgeon signatures for qualifying forms. The current waiver ends on September 30,…


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Removal Challenge Allowed In Spite of Missing the Filing Window

An individual trying to reopen their removal matter due to an invalid conviction was originally denied due to missing the filing window. The person did not file the challenge…


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