In early October of this year, without much attention or news coverage, the acting head of ICE signaled to employees that once mandatory training is completed by October 16, agents may begin exercising their duties under the expanded expedited removal guidelines. This...
Now that the dust has temporarily settled, USCIS has finally updated its website and made the I-944 available again under its list of available forms. Since all preliminary injunctions against the public charge rule have been lifted, the government will resume...
DHS issued a proposed rule last week that purportedly will make it easier to hold affidavit of support sponsors more accountable, but in practice will likely make the process more onerous, discouraging and deterring petitioners from executing the I-864. And since the...
The impact of COVID-19 on our world cannot be overstated, globally affecting cultures, practices, and rites of nearly every country. One industry that has been hit particularly hard is the marriage one, especially in India. Economic, health, and time concerns are...
Our office, as well as some of our attorney colleagues, have recently received USCIS Requests for Evidence that ask for evidence beyond the scope of what is required. This is happening particularly with respect to I-130 family cases, specifically USC children filing...
Now that consulates are slowly beginning to reopen, individuals whose interviews were postponed due to COVID should proactively inquire with the consulate as to when they can expect their interviews to be rescheduled. That being said, some preference categories will...
In the wake of the Supreme Court's ruling on DACA, USCIS recently released guidance on how it will implement and administer the program under Secretary Chad Wolf's regime. The August 21 memo confirms that DACA grants will be limited to one, instead of two-year grants....
We have recently noticed that USCIS has begun using old fingerprints that were previously captured for a number of applications, particularly I-90s. This is welcome news given the interminable delays permanent residents are already experiencing waiting for their...
In a startling turn of events, the Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit issued a decision last Wed limiting its injunction of the public charge rule to states only within its jurisdiction, namely, Connecticut, New York, and Vermont. As a result, the landscape is...
In a disappointing departure from the Sixth and Ninth Circuits, the Third Circuit recently published its position on TPS in Sanchez; Gonzalez v. DHS. In a precedential decision, the court held that TPS does not constitute an "admission" for purposes of adjustment of...
