Legal Articles, Deportation
BIA Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27: "Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida”
On February 27, 2018, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued Amicus Invitation No. 18-02-27, titled “Conviction for Possession of a Controlled Substance in Florida.”
SCOTUS Oral Arguments in Nielsen v. Preap (236(c) Case)
On October 10, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Nielsen v. Preap, Docket No. 16-1363.
USCIS to Begin Requiring Biometric Appointments For Domestic N-565 and N-600 Applicants
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news alert titled “USCIS Issuing Biometric Appointment Notices for Domestic N-565 and N-600 Applicants” on November 15, 2018.
USCIS Makes it Easier to Find Data on Website
On November 16, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news release on how it is simplifying users’ access to online data. We discuss the changes in this post.
Jeff Sessions Resigns as AG - Replaced by Matthew Whitaker in Acting Capacity
On November 7, 2018, now former U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions resigned at the request of President Donald Trump. Upon the resignation of Sessions, President Trump has appointed Matthew Whitaker as the acting Attorney General under the authority of 5 U.S.C. 3345(a)(3)...
USCIS Expands Information Services Modernization Program
On October 30, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a news release announcing that it is expanding its Information Services Modernization Program after having begun a pilot of the program in March.
USCIS Sending Corrected Forms I-751 Receipt Notices to Certain Conditional LPRs
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) stated that it began issuing new receipt notices for certain Forms I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions, on October 16, 2018.
Two Changes to Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual
On October 16, 2018, the Execution Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) made two important changes to the Board of Immigration Appeals Practice Manual. In this post, I will discuss the changes.
USCIS Assists in Successful Prosecution for Fraudulently Practicing Immigration Law
On October 19, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news alert about its efforts in assisting with the investigation and successful prosecution of an individual for fraudulently practicing immigration law.
USCIS Advances Process of Moving Texas Service Center
On October 12, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that construction has begun on a new home for the USCIS Texas Service Center.