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USCIS Publishes Draft of Proposed New Public Charge Rules

On September 22, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that, in the near future, it will publish an extremely consequential proposed rule revising the definition of “public charge” under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).

Two Individuals Admitted as Refugees Indicted For Immigration Fraud

On September 20, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that two refugees were indicted by a federal grand jury in Tuscon, Arizona, on eleven counts “for violations of false swearing in an immigration matter and false statements to a government agency.”

Three Sisters Convicted in Family-Sponsored Immigration Fraud Case

On September 21, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had assisted in the investigation of three individuals in upstate New York in a visa fraud case. The investigation led to the convictions of all three individuals.

USCIS Celebrates Constitution Week With 260 Naturalization Ceremonies

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is celebrating Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, which occurs on September 17, “with over 260 naturalization ceremonies across the country from Sept. 14 to 23 as part of … Constitution Week.”

SCOTUS Oral Arguments in Pereira v. Sessions (When NTA Triggers Stop-Time Rule)

On January 12, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in Pereira v. Sessions, Docket No. 17-459. On April 23, 2018, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case.

Consequence of Criminal Conduct for Non-Citizens

Non-citizens who come into contact with the criminal justice system may face serious immigration consequences, particularly in recent years.

Habeas Corpus Petitions

Habeas Corpus petitions are a remedy for individuals who are detained by the government for an extended period of time without criminal charges.

Student Visas

Student visas are an excellent option for young people to attend school in the United States and attain practical training upon graduation.

S, T, U and VAWA Visas for Victims of Crimes or Abuse

S, T, U and VAWA are a class of visas falling under the general designation of victims of abuse or crime, and they are important paths to legal residence because they automatically waive many grounds of inadmissibility or removability.

Asylum Claims Based on Coercive Family Practices Persecution

Coercive family practices by foreign governments, such as China's one-child (now two-child) policy, are specifically designated by the Immigration and Nationality Act as grounds for an asylum claim.

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