Asylum Denial Reinforced by BIA

The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled in favor of denying a Nepalese national asylum in the U.S., explaining she was already properly resettled in India.


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EB-1A Visa Final Merit Limits Changed

A Nebraska court found USCIS erred in imposing an additional review phase for EB-1A visa petitioners without giving any prior notice.


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EB-1A Filings Surge as H-1B Pressure Intensifies

Frustration around the H-1B visa has led many highly-skilled professionals to file for the EB-1A visa, or extraordinary ability visa in greater numbers over the past fiscal year.


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ICE Director Ordered to Appear in Court

A Massachusetts federal judge issued a court order for the acting ICE director to appear in court about the agency's failure to give detainees access to bond hearings.


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Impact of a Government Shutdown on Immigration Services

With another government shutdown on the horizon, employers and foreign workers should expect pauses for several employment-based immigration services until the shutdown ends.


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Family Reunification Program Termination Blocked

A federal judge struck down the government's efforts to terminate the family reunification program, citing a lack sufficient reasoning from the DHS beyond claims beneficiaries…


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Omission of Family Immigration Information Grounds for Application Denial

The omission of any family immigration information on an individual's application is grounds for denial and counts as immigration fraud.


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BIA Ruling Reinforces Good Moral Character Requirement

A recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling reinforces the good moral character requirement for individuals applying for naturalization and lawful permanent residency.


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USCIS Processing Facilities Closed Due to Extreme Weather

USCIS processing facilities across multiple states are temporarily closed due to the recent winter storm, individuals with urgent immigration issues should seek USCIS centers that…


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Immigration Detention Facilities Require Notice Before Congressional Visit

A federal judge denied calls to block the enforcement of a new DHS policy that requires members of Congress submit a notice of intent at least seven days before they visit…


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