DHS Issues New Enforcement Guidelines

On September 30, 2021, DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas issued a long-awaited agency memo governing immigration law enforcement. The new guidelines apply to the enforcement branches of our government, namely, US Customs and Border Protection (which e… Read More
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Changes Coming to Affidavit of Support | Tax Returns and Credit Scores

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-8… Read More
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Social Media and Internet Search Results of Immigrants To Be Monitored | DHS "Extreme Vetting"

Back in May of 2017, the Office of Management and Budget approved a new questionnaire that allows the Department of State to inquire into social media handles of US visa applicants warranting further scrutiny. On Form DS-5535, applicants are instruct… Read More
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