Legal Articles, Immigration
If the U.S. citizen spouse passes away, may the surviving spouse (without legal status) still apply for a green card?
If the U.S. citizen spouse passes away, may the surviving spouse (without legal status) still apply for a green card?
EOIR Opens Houston - S. Gessner Road Immigration Court
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will open a third immigration court in Houston, Texas, on January 6, 2019. The new immigration court will be the Houston – S. Gessner Road Immigration Court.
EOIR Opens Los Angeles - Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) opened a new immigration court in Los Angeles on December 9, 2019. The new Los Angeles — Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court will cover Kern, San Luis Obsipo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties.
EOIR Swears in 28 New Immigration Judges on Oct. 20, 2019
On December 20, 2019, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) invested 28 new immigration judges in a ceremony presided over by Acting Chief Immigration Judge Christopher A. Santoro. The 28 new immigration judges were selected by Attorney General William P. Barr.
Leadership Changes at DHS
On November 13, 2019, the U.S. Senate confirmed Chad Wolf as the new Under Secretary of Homeland Security Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans by a vote of 54-41. He also assumed the role of Acting Secretary of Homeland Security and appointed Ken Cuccinelli to the second position in the Department.
Supreme Court DACA Oral Argument Recap
On November 12, 2019, the Supreme Court of the United States heard oral arguments in Department of Homeland Security v. Regents of the University of California, Docket No. 18-587. The case involves the validity of the DHS's decision to end the DACA program.
USCIS Reaches H2B Cap For First Half of FY 2020
On November 20, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached the H2B cap for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2020.
USCIS Proposes Rule on EADs Related to Pending Asylum Applications
On November 13, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed a new rule in the Federal Register titled “Asylum Application, Interview, and Employment Authorization for Applicants.”
Polish Nationals Eligible for Visa Waiver Program
On November 11, 2019, nationals of Poland became eligible to participate in the Visa Waiver Program.
