DHS Secretary Says Some Asylum Seekers Try to ‘Game’ The System

In a recent interview, DHS Secretary Mayorkas stated some asylum seekers attempt to 'game' the system but are dealt with accordingly.


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Nonimmigrant Worker Options After Lay Off

A nonimmigrant worker has options if they have been laid off. Depending on the visa type, and the specific situation of the individual, the 60-day grace period, adjustment of…


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Iowa Green Card Holders May Be At Risk of Removal

Under an Iowa law scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2024, individuals who were previously deported as noncitizens but returned with a legal basis could be at risk of removal.


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USCIS Updates Family-Based Immigration Guidance

Updates to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Manual for family-based immigrant visa petitions were made, effective May 22, 2024. The USCIS updates include…


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New Immigration Court Docket Announced

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a new immigration court docket, the Recent Arrivals (RA) Docket, to streamline the…


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Immigration Backlog Rises to Over 3.5 M Cases

As of April 2024, immigration backlog cases are over 3.5 million, including 1.3 million asylum matters.


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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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