We begin the start of a new week with more unpleasant COVID-19 related delays. If you planned to attend an immigration hearing before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR), you may find yourself out of luck. The EOIR recently announced that beginning January 10, 2022, the agency has postponed…
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USCIS Announces Continued Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests Through March 26, 2022
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this post, we share with you an exciting new update from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that will provide relief to those who have received a Request for Evidence, Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID), or such similar request. USCIS RFE/NOID Flexibility…
The Latest on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program, AILA Urges USCIS to Hold EB-5 RC Petitions in Abeyance
The bad news continues for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program. As our readers will know, the EB-5 Regional Center program has been in a period of lapse following Congressional failure to reauthorize the program after its expiration at midnight on June 30, 2021. Such reauthorization was expected to…
49 Plaintiffs File Class Action Lawsuit Challenging Extreme I-765 Work Permit Processing Delays for Green Card Applicants and E-2 Spouses
Welcome back to Visalawyerblog! In this blog post we share with you some recent news regarding a new class action lawsuit that has been filed by 49 plaintiffs against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), seeking relief from the extreme processing delays…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…