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Immigration Roundup Reminders: U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel for Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th, Canada/Mexico Land Border Open for Fully Vaccinated Non-Essential Travel, Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Closing November 9th, and More!

In this blog post, we share with you a roundup of new immigration updates for the week starting with some important reminders. U.S. Welcomes International Air Travel from Fully Vaccinated Starting Monday November 8th As we have reported on our blog, the Biden administration has issued a new Presidential Proclamation…

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Federal Judge Andrew Hanen Blocks New First Time DACA Applications With New Injunction

Source: Flickr, Attribution: mollyktadams We are saddened to report that late Friday, July 16, 2021, Federal Judge Andrew Hanen of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas, granted the plaintiffs in the case, State of Texas, et al., vs. United States of America, et.al, a permanent…

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All About the August Visa Bulletin, What to Expect, and More!

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post, we will cover the release of the August 2021 Visa Bulletin and what you can expect for employment based and family preference categories during the month of August. The Department of State releases the visa bulletin on a monthly basis, which summarizes the…

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UPDATES: Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship, U.S. Passport Policies Offer Flexibility for LGBTQI+ community

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! It is the start of a brand-new week, and we are excited to bring you the latest updates in immigration news. Biden Administration Launches Nationwide Initiative to Promote Citizenship On July 2, 2021, the Biden administration and the Department of Homeland Security announced a joint nationwide…

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Biden administration extends TPS protections for Yemeni Nationals, Re-Registration Period Opens Tomorrow July 9th

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! We hope you had a wonderful fourth of July weekend with your family and loved ones. In this blog post, we share with you some exciting news for Yemeni nationals receiving benefits under the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. The Biden administration has made the decision…

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This Week in Immigration: USCIS Expands Expedite Criteria to Non-Profits, EAD Validity Extended to Two Years for Adjustment of Status Applicants, Burma’s TPS Open Registration, and More!

Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we share with you the latest immigration news from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). New USCIS Policies to Improve the Immigration System We bring you some exciting news regarding new policies adopted by USCIS that have been designed to…

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USCIS Announces the Return of the International Entrepreneur Parole Program

Welcome back to the Visalawyerblog! We have a very exciting announcement for you this afternoon. The International Entrepreneur Parole Program is back and in full force! Today, May 10, 2021, USCIS announced that it will no longer pursue Trump era efforts to terminate the International Entrepreneur Parole Program and will…

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BREAKING NEWS: House Passes Immigration Bill Creating Earned Pathway to Citizenship for Dreamers and Farmworkers

The news we have all been waiting for is finally here. The Democratic controlled House of Representatives has taken a colossal step toward making comprehensive immigration reform a reality. On Thursday evening, members of the House voted along party lines to approve two legislative proposals that would create a pathway…

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DHS Designates Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months

Welcome back to Visalawerblog! We hope you are having a wonderful start to your week. In this blog post, we discuss a new update for the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for the country of Venezuela. As luck would have it, on March 8, 2021, the newly sworn Secretary of…

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BREAKING: Biden Administration Rescinds Public Charge Rule Effective Immediately

Happy Friday! We bring you an exciting new update about the public charge rule. On Thursday, March 11, 2021, the Biden administration formally rescinded the Trump era “public charge rule,” which has been responsible for causing great headaches among adjustment of status and immigrant visa applicants. The public charge rule…

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