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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August 28, 2024
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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August 22, 2024
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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August 19, 2024
Employment-Based Petition Reforms on DHS 2025 Agenda
DHS released an agenda outlining potential employment-based petition reforms in their 2025 plans. Among the items to be reviewed are the rules that guide extraordinary ability,…
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August 17, 2024
Filing Guide for Keeping Families Together Program Published
The Keeping Families Together program for mixed status families to parole in place opens Monday August 19, 2024. Qualifying individuals can apply online only, including spouses…
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August 15, 2024
Data Breach Reportedly Includes Social Security Number of Most Americans
A recent data breach exposed an estimated 2.7 billion records including social security number, address, and more, exposing most Americans. Take time to protect yourself now.
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August 15, 2024
Asylum Processing at Northern Border To Be Expedited
Asylum processing at the northern U.S. border to Canada will soon be expedited, using similar but not precisely the same approach as processing at the southern border.
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August 15, 2024
Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Challenge Full Circuit Court
A group of 2020 and 2021 Diversity Visa lottery winners are challenging the full D.C. circuit court to reconsider a previous panel judge finding that the U.S. is not required to…
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August 12, 2024
USCIS Guidance Drives Increase in O-1A, National Interest Waiver Visas
The January 2022 guidance on O-1A and National Interest Waiver visas drove an increase in applications. However, attention to detail is required for a successful outcome.
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