Canadian Immigration Numbers to Drop

Canadian immigration levels are planned to drop in the coming years. The number of permanent residents, temporary residents, and international students are also affected.


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US Conducts Removal Flight to India

A removal flight from the U.S. to India occurred on October 22, 2024. In the previous fiscal year, over 160,000 individuals have been returned to their home countries.


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DHS Urged to Clear Immigrant Employment Authorization Backlog

A group of congressional Democrats are urging USCIS to clear the immigrant employment authorization backlog prior to Biden leaving office, identifying funds and potential…


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Circuit Court Split Over Required Location of Asylum Seekers

A Ninth Circuit panel returned a split decision on a matter challenging the Biden administration requirement that asylum seekers must be on U.S. soil to qualify for processing…


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Sixteen States Challenge Border Asylum Officers Authority

A group of sixteen states led by Texas are challenging whether border asylum officers have the authority to approve asylum requests, stating the do not have the authority, per the…


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Texas Lacks Standing in Spousal Parole Program, per Biden Admin

The Biden administration is arguing that Texas does not have legal standing to challenge the spousal parole program and as such, the program stay should be revoked.


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Lebanese Nationals Currently in the U.S. Offered TPS and DED

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced qualifying Lebanese nationals currently in the United States can apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).


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Back Pay Owed Due to Lag in Reporting Termination of H-1B Worker

A recent lawsuit pointed out the importance of full compliance with USCIS guidelines when the termination of an H-1B worker occurs.


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Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests

USCIS updated their policy guidance to clarify expedite requests for travel-related requests, urgent or humanitarian needs or emergencies, and government interests.


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Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program

The Non-Minister Religious Worker Visa has a sunset date of December 20, 2024. The program for ministerial religious workers is not affected.


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