Last week, USCIS issued a new policy memorandum that significantly modifies a long-standing government interpretation of what constitutes unlawful presence for students and exchange visitors. Unlawful presence is an important concept for individuals who stay past...
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Month: May 2018
No More Administrative Closure for Immigration Court Cases
In a previous article, we briefly discussed the differences between administrative closure and judicial termination of an immigration court case. Just last week, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rendered his ruling in Matter of Castro-Tum, 27 I & N Dec. 271 (A.G....
How To File For Your Brother’s or Sister’s Visa or Green Card | Latest Developments
Over the last few months, the Trump Administration has vociferously touted its plan to reform the immigration system by truncating "chain migration." Put simply, adult children, brothers, sisters, and parents would no longer be eligible through a family relationship...
Immigration Issues 10-Year Green Card By Mistake | Error on Green Card
Occasionally, USCIS may issue green cards that erroneously indicate the wrong date of expiration. In fact, in late 2016, a New York Times article reported that an Officer of Inspector General report found that more than 2400 permanent residents who were approved for...