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The process of selecting supporters for the parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela has changed due to high submission rates. The change is effective now.

Implications to the U.S. immigration process are presented, including recommendations on how to prepare, if the U.S. government breaches the debt ceiling, kicking off a government…

For June 2023, both employment-based and family-based categories are holding steady, showing no further retrogression, or advancement. However, for India and China, we expect…

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced a delay in using the new Permanent Employment Certification (PERM) form and CW-1 applications through the Foreign Labor…

The Secure the Border Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Act proposes ending some Biden administration policies and enabling some Trump-era policies.…

The Lawful Pathways Final Rule institutes a presumption of ineligibility for asylum for individuals who try to enter the U.S. without a legal basis from the southwest border or…

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the ending of COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9. Employers must complete a physical review of documents for…

Afghan allies who came to the U.S. through the humanitarian parole option over the last two years can reapply for the program in June 2023, per the Department of Homeland Security…

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) announced a potential extension for the appeal of deportation orders for qualifying individuals.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced updates to their CBP One mobile app meant to simplify the migrant appointments process for asylum-seekers and migrants. In…