Audit Finds Incomplete Processing of Migrants by CBP

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of the Inspector General (OIG) found that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) failed to issue A-numbers, or alien…


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Asylum Final Rule Published by DHS

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an asylum final rule which became effective on February 7, 2022. The updated rule reflects the outcome of a legal effort between…


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USCIS Announces Next Phase of Premium Processing For Some EB-1, EB-2

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the next phase of premium processing EB-1, EB-2, becoming available for some qualifying petitioners. Individuals must…


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‘Historic’ Number of Immigration Cases Closed In FY2022

A record number of cases have been closed in the first 11 months of the current U.S. government fiscal year. The 375,000 cases processed used the Biden administration court…


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How to Read the Visa Bulletin for Family-Based Visa Cases

Understanding how to read the Visa Bulletin is critical to successfully completing the required documentation at the right time. With a focus on the family-based visa, we review…


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Asylum Case Appeal Denied Based on Government Protection Proof

An asylum bid has been denied in the appellate court, with the Sixth Circuit stating the U.S. Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) correctly found the applicants did not provide…


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Asylum-Seekers Claim Delay of Employment Authorization Processing

A group of asylum-seekers is pursuing a summary judgment against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security due to ongoing delays in processing employment authorization. A…


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Comprehensive Guide: Filing Lawsuits to Compel Action on Excessively Delayed Immigration Cases

As many individuals have unfortunately experienced, lengthy immigration delays have increased dramatically in recent years. Both at the USCIS processing stage and during the…


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The October 2022 Visa Bulletin Shows Retrogression for EB-2 India

he Department of State released the much-awaited October 2022 visa bulletin, the first visa bulletin for the fiscal year 2023. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of…


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DHS Publishes Fair and Humane Public Charge Rule

The Department of Homeland Security announced the publication of the final rule, providing a fair and humane public charge rule. The rule is scheduled to be published in the…


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