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USCIS Publishes New Edition Of Form I-693 (10/19/17 Edition)

In general, applicants applying for adjustment of status must submit a Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, completed by a designated civil surgeon. On November 3, 2017, the USCIS announced that it had released a new edition of the Form I-693 dated 10/19/17.

DHS OIG Finds Troubling Conditions At Several ICE Detention Facilities

On December 11, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office of Inspector General (OIG) released an interesting and troubling report titled “Concerns about ICE Detainee Treatment and Care at Detention Facilities.”

Immigration And Border Security In The Trump National Security Strategy Document

On December 18, 2017, the Executive Branch released the National Security Strategy of the United States of America. In this document, the Trump Administration articulated its national security policy and objectives going forward.

Encouraging Point on Israel in the Trump National Security Strategy Document

On December 18, 2017, the Trump Administration released its National Security Strategy document. In a separate post, I examined its points discussing border security and immigration in detail.

DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Announces New VWP Security Enhancements

On December 15, 2017, Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement new security measures for the Visa Waiver Program.

USCIS Publishes New Edition of Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status (10/19/17 Edition)

In important news for applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and current beneficiaries, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has published a new edition of the Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status.

Seven New Immigration Judges Begin Service

On November 6, 2017, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the investiture of seven new immigration judges. Each of the seven new immigration judges was appointed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

My Thoughts On President Trump's Recognition Of Jerusalem As The Capital Of Israel

On December 6, 2017, President Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel in a historic address. In this post, I offer my thoughts on the great news.

BIA Requests Amicus Briefs on Asylum Time Bar Exception Question

On October 17, 2017, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued Amicus Invitation No. 17-10-17. Amicus (friend of the court) briefs on the issue specified in the invitation must be submitted by November 16, 2017.

President Trump Nominates Alex Azar to be Next Secretary of Health and Human Services

On November 13, 2017, President Donald Trump announced on Twitter that he is nominating Alex Azar to be the next Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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