TPS Beneficiaries EAD Extension Deadline

Qualifying Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders may be eligible for an EAD extension. Specific requirements apply with a deadline of October 26, 2023. If you need help,…


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Affirmative Asylum Applicants Required to Bring Interpreters to Interviews

Affirmative asylum applicants who are not fluent in English are required to bring an interpreter to their asylum interview, effective September 13, 2023.


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Proposal to Grant Immigration Judges Permanent Administrative Closure Authority

The Biden administration is proposing making immigration judges’ authority to pause qualifying removal cases a permanent policy. Referred to as administrative closure, the…


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Rio Grande Barrier Ordered Removed

Texas must remove a floating barrier from the Rio Grande River, per a federal judge. The barrier, meant to reduce illegal border crossing, was found to be in violation of the…


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K-1 Visa: The Importance of Timely Marriage

The K-1 visa, often referred to as the fiancé visa, is an avenue for the fiancée of U.S. citizens to come to the United States with the intention of getting married in the…


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New Backlog Record for Employment‐Based Green Card

According to an analysis from the CATO Institute, a new record of 1.8 million employment-based cases is in the green card backlog which sets a new high. But that's just the start.


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Update On Processing Delays for Advance Parole Applicants

Advance Parole grants certain immigrants the option to return to the U.S. after traveling abroad without needing a visa. It's essential for Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants…


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What You Need To Know About R-1 Temporary Religious Worker Visa

The R-1 Temporary Religious Worker visa is an option for those who wish to bring a qualifying foreign minister, clergyperson, or religious worker to the U.S. The R-1 is a…


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Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief

USCIS issued additional policy guidance regarding the “sought to acquire” requirement under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).  The new guidance offers helpful clarifications…


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USCIS Proposes Fee Updates

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) completed their bi-annual review of fees, noting that 96% of the costs incurred by the organization are paid through fees, not…


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