May 14, 2024
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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May 14, 2024
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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May 13, 2024
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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May 9, 2024
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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May 9, 2024
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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May 9, 2024
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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May 7, 2024
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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April 23, 2024
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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April 23, 2024
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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April 22, 2024
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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