In this blog post, we discuss what undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. Citizens can expect after applying for Parole in Place using the new USCIS online application called Form I-131F. What to Expect After Filing Form I-131F Parole in Place Once you have properly submitted the Form I-131F using…
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SCOTUS Overturns Chevron Doctrine Opening the Door for Immigration Challenges to Visa Denials
The recent Supreme Court decisions handed down in Loper Bright v. Raimondo and Relentless, Inc. v. Dep’t of Commerce, have overturned a longstanding rule known as the “Chevron” doctrine, which eliminates the need for federal courts to defer to federal agency decisions and regulations moving forward. This move essentially strips…
Biden Administration Announces Executive Order Limiting Asylum at the Southern Border: What You Need to Know
On Tuesday June 4, 2024, President Joe Biden’s rumored executive action on immigration was unveiled by the White House. Among its sweeping provisions, effective Wednesday June 5, 2024, the order will limit the number of migrants who can claim asylum at ports of entry along the southern U.S. border, while…
Biden Administration Ramps up Efforts to Expedite Court Proceedings for Asylum Seekers at Southwest Border
The Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department recently announced a new plan to expedite immigration court proceedings for asylum seekers who have recently arrived in the United States without lawful status. On May 16th senior administration officials from the Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department made it known…
The United States and Mexico Announce Bilateral Action to Address Illegal Immigration
As the 2024 U.S. presidential elections draw nearer, Biden and Mexico’s President Andres Manual Lopez Obrador, have announced joint efforts to combat illegal border crossings. The two leaders have said that their administrations will take steps to decrease illegal border crossings by ordering their national security teams to cooperate. While…
Court Showdown Over Texas’ Controversial Immigration Law SB-4
In this blog post, we share with you the latest regarding the controversial immigration law from the state of Texas known as SB-4. In a stunning turn of events, on Tuesday March 19th the Supreme Court of the United States cleared the way for the state of Texas to enforce…
Immigrants Without Passports Now Required to Undergo Facial Recognition Technology to Board Domestic Flights in the United States
Without any prior notice, the U.S. government has started requiring immigrants without passports, to submit to facial recognition technology in order to board domestic flights in the United States. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently confirmed this policy change, stating that migrants who do not have the proper photo identification,…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Gears Up to Pass Controversial SB4 Immigration Law, with Trump’s Support
Source: Flickr Creative Commons, Attribution Gage Skidmore As the 2024 United States presidential election draws closer Republican politicians are taking a strong stance against illegal immigration. Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently unveiled a new immigration law known as SB4 that will make it a state crime to cross the border…
New ICE Change of Address Tool for Noncitizens Awaiting Immigrant Court Proceedings
We are happy to inform our readers that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has launched a new online change of address form for noncitizens. What is the online change of address form? This new form gives noncitizens the option to update their information online instead of having to do…
This Week in Immigration: Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan, ICE launches online CeBONDS capability to automate bond payments
In this blog post, we share with you some recent updates in the world of immigration. Suspension of Visa Services in Sudan Today, April 24, 2023, the Department of State announced suspension of non-immigrant and immigrant visa services in Sudan, due to armed conflict in the country. The U.S. Embassy…