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USCIS to Begin Accepting Cap-Subject H1B Petitions for the FY-2018 Cap on April 3, 2017

On March 15, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will begin accepting H1B petitions subject to the FY-2018 cap on April 3, 2017.

Judge Gorsuch Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Committee on Chevron Deference

On March 21, 2017, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Neil M. Goruch of the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit, began his second day of testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Federal Government Hiring Freeze Does Not Apply to Immigration Judges

In this article, we examine the background of the hiring freeze and the decision to exempt immigration judges.

April 2017 Visa Bulletin

In this article, we will review the relevant charts from the April 2017 Visa Bulletin for family - sponsored and employment-based immigrant visa applicants, including important information relevant to those seeking adjustment of status.

E-Verify Employers Have Through March 31, 2017, to Download Historic Records Report of E-Verify Records More Than 10 Years Old

This article cotains information regarding downloading E - Verify Historic Records Reports prior to the deletion of old E-Verify records.

Department of Homeland Security Commemorates its Fourteenth Year

On March 1, 2017, the Secretary of Homeland Security, John F. Kelly, released a message to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees commemorating the fourteenth anniversary of the Department's opening.

Review of the Oral Arguments Before SCOTUS in Sessions v. Dimaya (Crime of Violence Case)

In this article, we will examine the oral arguments made by the Government and by the respondent and contemplate what these arguments may mean going forward as the Supreme Court looks to decide Sessions v. Dimaya later this term.

President Trump on Immigration in Speech to Congress

On February 28, 2017, President Donald J. Trump gave a speech to a joint session of the United States Congress. For the purposes of this post, I will focus on the sections of President Trump's address that dealt with immigration.

EOIR Announces Investiture of 12 New Immigration Judges

On February 6, 2017, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the investiture of 12 new immigration judges.

USCIS Reissuing Receipt Notices to Ceratin EAD Renewal Applicants Who Revived Automatic Extensions

On February 1, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that on January 17, 2017, it automatically extended certain expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for up to 180 days for certain renewal applicants.

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