BIA Clarifies Qualifications for Withholding of Removal

The BIA decision reinforces the need for credible evidence…


DOS Announces Pilot Program of Expedited Visa Appointments

The State Department announced a pilot program letting visa…


Undocumented Immigrants Subject to Fees or Voluntary Removals

Undocumented immigrants face a choice between voluntary…


DHS Updates Asylum System Rules

The DHS announced an interim final rule letting USCIS…


Denaturalization Operations Increase

The DOJ planned on opening quadruple the number of…


Appeals Court Rejects Bid to Revive $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

A federal appeals court denied enforcement of the $100,000…


Government Weighs Up to $100,000 Bond for Some Green Card Applicants

The DOS announced a potential $100,000 bond payment of…


Judge Halts Visa Denials Tied to Social Media Work

A federal judge paused the DOS policy enabling visa denials…


New Immigration Rule Imperils Status of International Students

The new fixed four year duration of status for F-1 and J-1…


DHS Finalizes Visa Admission Periods

The DHS issued a final rule limiting F-1 and J-1 visa…