Some Removal Notices May Be Updated by Immigration Judges

The Board of Immigration Appeals found immigration judges can correct information included on removal proceedings, including the date and time to appear.


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Spousal Green Card Program Stall and Challenges Continue

The Keeping Families Together spousal green card program is again stalled, with additional challenges being filed. At minimum, the program cannot process applications through…


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DHS Challenges Spousal Parole Program Block

DHS is challenging the temporary block of the Keeping Families Together spousal parole program. They claim the group of states led by Texas do not have a legal basis to the…


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DC Circuit Says Feds Can Withhold Asylum Assessments

USCIS is not required to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests to provide immigration officers' asylum assessments, per the D.C. circuit court.


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Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program

The immigration program offering qualifying individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the U.S. is now resumed with an updated vetting approach.


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Citizenship Bid Rejected Despite 21-Year Gov’t Delay

Despite a 21 year delay in addressing the issue, an individual's U.S. citizenship status was reversed, following two legal efforts to retain status.


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Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear

The Executive Office for Immigration Review released a policy memorandum clarifying requirements as to the timing required by DHS to file a Notice to Appear.


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USCIS Policy Manual Update to OPT Eligibility for STEM Fields

USCIS updated their Policy Manual for OPT eligibility for STEM majors. In the update, USCIS clarifies guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students and their eligibility for OPT…


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Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused

Keeping Families Together, the mixed status parole program, is now paused for fourteen days, following a lawsuit filed by a group of states including Texas. Applications can…


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U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is expanding interview services for qualifying individuals for specific visa types. Visitor visa interview appointments are not available.


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