Lawsuits Challenging Iowa Immigration Law Filed

Similar to other states, lawsuits have been filed over the Iowa immigration law proposal. The law gives state authorities the power to arrest and remove noncitizens previously…


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Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Urge Courts to Issue Visas

A group of diversity visa lottery winners are pushing the D.C. circuit court to resolve the pending review of a challenge to delay issuance of roughly 9,000 visas.


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USCIS Urges Earlier Filing for DACA Renewal Request

Current DACA holders are urged to submit renewal requests between 120-150 days prior to current expiration date to minimize risk of expiration.


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New Proposed Rule Addresses Asylum Processing

The Biden Administration announced a proposed rule expanding border agents authority to more quickly determine if individuals will qualify for asylum protection.


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June 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Family-Based Visas, Limited Employment-Based Change

The June 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement across most Family-Based visas, with limited movement for Employment-Based visas.


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Executive Action on Immigration Encouraged by Democrats

President Biden is being encouraged to use executive action to provide a streamlined path to lawful status for long-term undocumented immigrants in the U.S.


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VAWA Self-Petitions and Related Filings Centralized

USCIS updated the intake process for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, effective April 1, 2024. 


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Oklahoma Immigration Bill Passes State House

Oklahoma is poised to join Texas, Florida, and Iowa in passing state laws addressing immigration. The state House passed the bill, now moving to the state Senate.


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Recent Supreme Court Decision Cited as Basis to Allow Texas Immigration Law

Texas argues that using the same reasoning as cited in a recent Supreme Court case, the federal government does not have a legal basis to sue the state and pursue an injunction to…


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H-1B Seekers Can Take Legal Action Due to Alleged Employer Fraud

A federal judge found that H-1B holders can pursue legal action over possible visa revocation without proper notice due to their employer’s alleged fraud.


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