September 12, 2024
EB-2 Visa Annual Limit Reached for FY2024
The annual limit for EB-2 visas for FY2024, which ends September 30, 2024, has been reached. No additional EB-2 visas will be available to issue until October 1, 2024.
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September 10, 2024
Visa Extension Allowed After US Worker’s Resignation
A U.S. Department of Labor judge approved a visa extension request following a U.S. employee's unexpected resignation. The previous denial was overturned based on the lack of…
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September 9, 2024
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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September 9, 2024
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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September 5, 2024
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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September 5, 2024
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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August 30, 2024
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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August 30, 2024
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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August 29, 2024
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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August 28, 2024
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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