SEVP Establishes Program to Combat Student Visa Fraud

To better combat student visa fraud, SEVP is offering a new program training designated school officials (DSOs) in recognizing and reporting fraud to the proper channels.


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Appeals Court Upholds Consular Non-Reviewability for Visa Appeals

Rejected visa applications are exempt from consular non-reveiwibility if the decision causes undue harm to a U.S. citizen and didn't have a legitimate reason.


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USCIS Updates SAVE Program

USCIS recently announced updates to the SAVE program that help state-level officials verify whether voter applicants are registered U.S. citizens.


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Detainees Seek Court Block Against ICE Arrests

Plaintiffs seeking a judicial block against warrantless ICE arrests in the D.C. asked the court to include all possible future detainees within the judicial block's scope.


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Government Revives Expansive Public Charge Rule

Consular agents adopted an expanded application of the public charge rule to better asses if visa applicants' dependency on government assistance.


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CBP Biometrics Authority Expanded

The CBP is expanding its authority to collect biometrics from individuals entering and leaving the U.S. as to better align with the immigration enforcement goals of the DHS.


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Supreme Court Ruling Affirms Limiting Passport Identification

The Supreme Court ruled that male and female are the only valid genders for passport identification standards. Additionally, valid U.S. passports must display their owner's birth…


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USCIS Proposes Expansion of Biometric Collection Authority

A newly proposed USCIS rule expands its authority to collect biometric information form individuals involved in requesting immigration benefits.


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New $1,000 Immigration Parole Fee: What to Know

The new $1,000 immigration parole fee applies to all noncitizens entering the United States, except for individuals with pending I-485 Adjustment of Status applications.


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Court Rules Asylum Appeals Must Establish Nexus of Harm

A Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals decision reaffirms that targeting by organized crime organizations solely for extortion doesn't establish a nexus of harm and doesn't count…


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