DACA Discrimination Lawsuit Revival Urged

The Fourth Circuit court is being asked to review a previous lawsuit claiming DACA status discrimination. The individual filing the lawsuit claims a large oil company rescinded an…


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Updates on U.S. Consulates in India

U.S. Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular options as of October 25, 2022. Over 100,000 appointment slots were opened for the H and L visa categories, resulting in…


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Additional 32 Immigration Judges Across 16 Courts Added by DOJ

The U.S. Department of Justice welcomes additional immigration judges to immigration courts in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Tennessee, Texas, and…


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Second EAD and AP in the Same Category Getting Denied by USCIS

Due to processing backlogs and fluctuations in visa availability, many employment-based Adjustment of Status (AOS) applicants have resorted to filing a second AOS application in a…


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How to Read the Visa Bulletin for Employment-Based Cases

The U.S. immigration law provides foreign nationals with a variety of ways to become lawful permanent residents (green card holders) through employment in the United States. These…


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FY2024 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Open Until November 8

The U.S. Department of State is accepting online applications for the FY2024 Diversity Visa lottery. The registration period opened on October 5 and will close at noon EDT on…


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USCIS Extends Select COVID-19 Flexibilities

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of select COVID-19 flexibilities for some requests, continuations, notices, and motions. The selected…


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DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

The Department of Homeland Security announced that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only Ethiopian citizens already in the U.S. as…


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DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility Through July 2023

The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Form I-9 flexibility through July 2023. The current flexibilities were scheduled to end on October 31, 2022.


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Basis of Asylum-Seeker Work Permit Lawsuit Challenged

A lawsuit filed to challenge Trump administration policies that delayed asylum-seekers work permit access should be eliminated, per the Biden administration. The basis of the…


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