Legal Articles, Immigration
Guyana Becomes Party to Hague Adoption Convention
The Department of State (DOS) noted that Guyana has deposited its instrument of accession to the Hague Adoption Convention.
Department of State Revokes Visa of ICC Chief Prosecutor
Several outlets have reported that the United States Department of State (DOS) revoked the visa of Fatou Bensouda, the Chief Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC). She is a citizen and national of The Gambia.
Kirstjen Nielsen out at DHS - Replaced by CBP Director Kevin McAleenan in Acting Capacity
On April 7, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen will soon be leaving her position. He added that he will appoint the Commissioner of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Kevin McAleenan...
President Trump Withdraws Nomination of Ronald Vitiello for Director of ICE
On April 5, 2019, President Donald Trump announced that he had withdrawn the nomination of Ronald D. Vitiello for director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Vitiello is currently serving as Acting Director of ICE.
Update on Premium Processing for FY 2020 Cap Subject H1B Petitions Requesting COS
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin premium processing for cap-subject H1B petitioners requesting a change of status on their Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker on May 20, 2019.
H1B Employer Data Hub Now Available
On April 1, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the launch of its H1B Employer Data Hub.
Sierra Leone Suspends Intercountry Adoption Cases Until April 30
On March 22, 2019, the Government of Sierra Leone notified the DOS that it had temporarily suspended all intercountry adoption cases until April 30, 2019.
EOIR Seeks Comment on Changes to Rules and Procedures Regarding Representation in Immigration Proceedings
On March 27, 2019, the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) published advance notice of proposed rulemaking with request for comment in the Federal Register (FR) at 84 FR 11446 (Mar. 27, 2019).
SEVP Publishes Reminder About STEM OPT Reporting Requirements
On March 21, 2019, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) published a reminder about STEM OPT reporting requirements for F1 students on STEM OPT extensions.
DAG Rosenstein Addresses New Immigration Judges
On March 15, 2019, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein delivered remarks at the investiture ceremony for 31 new immigration judges. The Deputy Attorney General’s (DAG) remarks focused on the enforcement of immigration laws and the asylum backlog.
