Legal Articles, Deportation
USCIS to Recall Approximately 8,543 Green Cards Due to Production Error
On May 14, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin recalling approximately 8,543 Green Cards due to a production error. Because of the production error, the affected Green Cards were printed with incorrect “Resident Since” dates.
DOS Reviews Japanese Laws Affecting Certain Intercountry Adoption Cases
On April 13, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) stated that it is currently reviewing Japanese law regarding the transfer of custody of a child without a court order.
Russian Tourists Affected by Slow Visa Processing
On April 22, 2018, the Washington Post published an interesting article titled “Frustrated at visa holdup, Russians give up on American vacations.” The article quotes several prospective Russian visitors to the United States who are struggling to procure tourist visas.
Trump v. Hawaii "Travel Ban" Oral Argument Recap Part Two: Oral Argument In Favor of the Entry Restrictions
In this article, we will examine the oral arguments of Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco on behalf of the Government in Trump v. Hawaii, the case concerning the legality of President Donald Trump’s entry restrictions against nationals of seven countries...
USCIS Assists in Two Significant Immigration Fraud Prosecutions
On April 20, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a news release detailing how its Los Angeles Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) unit assisted in the investigation and ultimately successful prosecution of two immigration fraud perpetrators.
ICE Increases Arrests of Applicants at Interviews for Marriage-Based Immigrant Visas
On April 19, 2018, the New York Times published an interesting article titled “A Marriage Used to Prevent Deportation. Not Anymore.” The article discusses situations in which individuals with outstanding final orders of removal seek immigrant visas based on bona fide marriages to U.S. citizens.
USCIS Posts Ellis Island Documentary
On April 26, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), with the support of the National Park Service, released a documentary video titled “USCIS and the Legacy of Ellis Island”.
Trump v. Hawaii "Travel Ban" Oral Argument Recap Part One: Introduction
On April 25, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Trump v. Hawaii, No. 17-695. Trump v. Hawaii concerns the entry restrictions against nationals of seven countries in President Donald Trump’s September 24, 2017 Presidential Proclamation...
New Immigration Judge Sworn In to Serve on Arlington Immigration Court
On April 23, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the swearing in of a new immigration judge at the Arlington Immigration Court in Virginia.
Acting Director of ICE Thomas Homan to Retire
On May 1, 2018, the acting Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Thomas D. Homan, announced his retirement from federal service.