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USCIS to Begin Deactivating E-Verify User IDs That Have Not Been Accessed for 270 Days

Beginning on August 1, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin deactivating E-Verify user IDs that have not been accessed for 270 days. In order to avoid deactivation, E-Verify users should log in to their accounts at least once every 270 days.

USCIS Releases Updated Edition of Form I-131

On June 8, 2016, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted an updated edition of the Form I-131, Application for Travel Document. The new edition of the Form I-131 is dated May 3, 2016.

Comparing the "Same or Similar" Final Memorandum to the Draft Memorandum

In this post, I will revisit our article on the Draft Memo and examine how AILA’s comments and suggestions fared in the Final Memo.

USCIS Announces Filipino World War II Veterans Parole Program Policy

In this post, I will explain the reasons why USCIS implemented the program and why I think it is an appropriate exercise of the Attorney General’s statutory parole power.

Pew Research Survey Indicates Increasing Support for Restrictions on Speech

A recent Pew Research Survey indicates that support for restrictions on certain types of “offensive” speech is on the rise. In this post, I will explain why this trend stands against our traditions and constitutional values.

New Series of Posts: Analyzing the Effect of Election Issues on Immigration

It is no exaggeration to say that every aspect of our immigration system will be affected by the results of this November’s federal elections. While many people look simply to who the President is, it is important to remember that there are many other moving parts to our immigration system.

The "Welcome Dayton" Program

In this post, I will take a look at Dayton's “Welcome Dayton” initiative and how its principles should be welcomed by those seeking positive changes to our immigration laws.

Threats to the Pro-Israel Consensus in the New GOP, and What Must be Done to Preserve It

In this post, we will look at how the Republican Party became the preeminent pro-Israel Party, and what must be done to keep it that way.

LGBT Immigration

In this article, we will review certain provisions of immigration law that touch on LGBT immigrants.

Our Articles on Recent BIA Precedent Decisions

In this post, I will provide a list of recent BIA precedent decisions that we have covered here at myattorneyusa.com with a brief description of the BIA’s holding and a link to our article for each case.

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