Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS

USCIS announced updates to the age calculation for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances under the Child Status Protection Act.


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Oklahoma Immigration Law Not Impacted by Supreme Court Decision, says State

The state of Oklahoma is challenging a district court ruling that froze the state's law making it illegal for unauthorized immigrants to be present in the state.


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Immigration Board Finds Retail Theft Not Grounds for Removal

Retail theft does not qualify as an act of moral turpitude, or acts that are considered inherently dishonest or morally wrong, such as fraud or violent crimes. As such, retail…


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Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response

The importance of a timely response for permanent labor certification cannot be stressed enough. Delayed or inappropriate responses limit the options to receive the certification.


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Visa Denials for Afghan Allies Children Can’t Be Challenged, per DHS

A group of Afghan allies are challenging their children's visa denials. At the basis of the the challenge is the aging out of the Afghan allies' children, under the Afghan Special…


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Increase in Federal Judges Pursued Following Senate Bill Approval

The JUDGES Act proposes the addition of an additional 66 federal judges to address ongoing backlogs of federal cases, including immigration matters.


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Illegal Crossings Halved Following Biden Asylum Policy

Illegal encounters at the southwest border have fallen in half since the Biden asylum policy went into effect in June 2024. Asylum claims are paused for those crossing the border…


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No Detention Time Limit for Removal Proceedings

A district court review found an immigration judge incorrectly released an individual on bond on the basis that they were detained in excess. Per U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there…


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Validity Extended to 36 Months for Green Card Renewal

Green card renewal periods are extended to 36 months in recognition of continued processing delays, effective September 10, 2024, to qualifying applications.


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DC Circuit Asked to Review Spousal Work Permits

The full D.C. circuit court panel of judges are being asked to review spousal work permits following a three-judge panel finding the program can continue.


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