Legal Articles, Deportation
USCIS on Special Immigration Services for Some Affected by Hurricane Harvey
On August 31, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a reminder of special immigration services that may be available for those affected by Hurricane Harvey.
Reports Indicate that USCIS Will Implement New Interview Requirements on Certain AOS Applicants
On August 28, 2017, Stephen Dinan of the Washington Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will soon expand in-person interview requirements for certain individuals seeking adjustment of immigration status.
ICE and CBP Joint Statement on Hurricane Harvey
On August 25, 2017, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued a joint statement regarding Hurricane Harvey.
A Special Jerusalem Day: 50 Years of a Liberated and Reunified Capital
May 24, 2017, marked Yom Yerushalayim, or Jerusalem Day in English. The annual Israeli holiday marks the historic reunification of Israel's eternal capital in 1967. The 2017 edition of the holiday was special in that it marked the fiftieth anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification.
USCIS Discusses Large Scale Immigration Fraud Case
The USCIS assisted in an investigation that led to two individuals being convicted for conspiracy, making false statements in immigration applications and petitions, and mail fraud.
DOJ to Appeal 4th Cir Decision on Executive Order 13780 to SCOTUS
On May 25, 2017, the full United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit upheld a district court-issued injunction against section 2(c) President Donald Trump's Executive Order 13780.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions Issues Memorandum on "Sanctuary Jurisdictions"
On May 22, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a Memorandum regarding the implantation of Executive Order 13768, President Donald Trump's Executive Order on interior enforcement.
September 2017 Visa Bulletin
On August 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued the September Visa Bulletin. In this article, we will examine the final action dates for both the family-sponsored and employment-based preference cases. We will also examine the DOS's news and notes included with the September Visa...
DHS Visa Overstay Statistics for FY 2016
On May 22, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its Fiscal Year 2016 Entry/Exit Overstay Report. The report contains information regarding the number of individuals who overstayed their nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2016...
Senators Feinstein and Durbin Criticize ICE for Changing Private Bill Procedures
On May 8, 2017, Democratic Senators Dianne Feinstein of California and Dick Durbin of Illinois issued a harshly critical response to the decision of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to restrict the circumstances in which it will grant stays of removal...