July 2022 Visa Bulletin – Advancement in EB-2 India

The July 2022 Visa Bulletin shows some advancement for nationals of India in the EB-2 category. There is no movement at all for the EB-3 category. There is some movement for…


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Biden ICE Immigration Enforcement Policy Overturned

A Texas federal judge vacated a Biden administration policy regarding the prioritization of immigration enforcement. The judge stated it contradicts a legal requirement to detain…


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CDC Ends COVID Testing Requirement Prior to International Flights to U.S.

The requirement for those entering the United States via air travel to complete COVID testing before departure has been dropped. This change is active as of Sunday, June 12th at…


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Deportation Decisions To Consider Military Service

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will consider military service by noncitizens or someone in their immediate family in deportation decisions, considering it a…


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False Social Security Card Grounds for Deportation

A Honduran man was denied permission to stay in the US and deported after being convicted for possession of a forged social security card with a counterfeit government seal. This…


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Investors in EB-5 Project To Receive $1.65M in Damages

Developers in the project, based in Chicago, must pay the investor group damages. Developers broke an agreement with investors by failing to pay the class action's settlement in…


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Delay in Processing Citizenship Applications Drives Lawsuit

Thirteen lawful permanent residents have filed a lawsuit regarding a delay in the processing of their citizenship applications by the United States Citizenship and Immigration…


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USCIS Public Charge Resources Website Information Update

The USCIS Public Charge resources website has been updated, with a focus on reducing fear and confusion among immigrants and establishing trust in the legal system. The Department…


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Review of H-1B Wages and Call for Cap Increase and Reform

A common misconception of H-1B visa workers is that they are "cheap." However, data comparing H-1B wages to those of all U.S. workers proves otherwise. Out of all U.S. wage…


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New Asylum Application Process Opens For Migrants

Qualifying migrants can apply for asylum under a new program aimed to reduce the wait time for a decision from years to months. The new program is expected to impact only a few…


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