Foreign nationals potentially facing the three- or ten-year unlawful presence bars should be aware of a recent policy change that USCIS is now implementing. Under the new guidance, which became effective June 24, 2022, the government will no longer c…
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June has been a historic month for the Supreme Court, which released many groundbreaking, seismic opinions ranging from the Second Amendment (New York State Rifle and Pistol Assn, Inc. v. Bruen) to abortion (Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organiza…
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In a recent precedential decision out of the Third Circuit, the Board of Immigration Appeals ruled that findings of guilt in proceedings that afford defendants all of the basic constitutional protections are “convictions” for immigration purposes…
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As a permanent resident of the United States, something that you’ve been hoping to be able to do is to bring your stepchildren to the country. Although you are not related by blood, you’d like to be able to have them come to the country and live…
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In a welcome change to how the government adjudicates green card renewal cases, USCIS has announced a new policy update with respect to I-751 cases. Under the new protocols, the agency will be scrapping a Trump era policy that required interviews for…
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Due to logistical changes implemented as a result of COVID-19, it is not uncommon for some interviews to be conducted remotely by officers in different states. Some of our clients appearing for examinations in Newark, for example, have been interview…
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Less than two years ago, the Trump administration aggressively stepped up his enforcement agenda by expanding ICE’s Expedited Removal program. Under its expedited removal powers, ICE officers are authorized to practically deport individuals from th…
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Beginning this month, sponsors completing the I-864 Affidavit of Support should consult the latest HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2022 to determine whether the 125% threshold has been met. (Sponsors who are on active duty in the US armed forces petitioni…
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Government Designates Ukraine for TPS On March 3, 2022, US Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the designation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”). In light of ongoing armed conflict and hostilitie…
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In light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, many Congressmen as well as advocacy groups, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), have called upon the Biden Administration to pass relief measures for Ukrainian nationals abroad a…
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