Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended

DHS-DOJ issue a final rule to restrict asylum eligibility when crossing between ports of entry. In the update, the period for reduced interactions between borders is extended.


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Qatar Added to the Visa Waiver Program

Qatar is added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, enabling easier tourism and business processes, among other benefits. Qatar is the first Gulf country to enter the program.


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Afghan Nationals See Extensions to Some Expedited Processing and Fee Exemptions

USCIS announced the extension of some fee waiver benefits as well as expedited process for Afghan nationals who qualify as part of the Enduring Welcome program.


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Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS

USCIS announced updates to the age calculation for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances under the Child Status Protection Act.


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Oklahoma Immigration Law Not Impacted by Supreme Court Decision, says State

The state of Oklahoma is challenging a district court ruling that froze the state's law making it illegal for unauthorized immigrants to be present in the state.


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Immigration Board Finds Retail Theft Not Grounds for Removal

Retail theft does not qualify as an act of moral turpitude, or acts that are considered inherently dishonest or morally wrong, such as fraud or violent crimes. As such, retail…


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Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response

The importance of a timely response for permanent labor certification cannot be stressed enough. Delayed or inappropriate responses limit the options to receive the certification.


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Visa Denials for Afghan Allies Children Can’t Be Challenged, per DHS

A group of Afghan allies are challenging their children's visa denials. At the basis of the the challenge is the aging out of the Afghan allies' children, under the Afghan Special…


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Increase in Federal Judges Pursued Following Senate Bill Approval

The JUDGES Act proposes the addition of an additional 66 federal judges to address ongoing backlogs of federal cases, including immigration matters.


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Illegal Crossings Halved Following Biden Asylum Policy

Illegal encounters at the southwest border have fallen in half since the Biden asylum policy went into effect in June 2024. Asylum claims are paused for those crossing the border…


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