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Applying to Use E-Verify Trademark

On February 1, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers enrolled in E-Verify that they may apply to post the trademarked E-Verify logo on their website and printed materials.

USCIS to Begin Accepting CW1 Petitions on April 2, 2018

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that it will begin accepting petitions under the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI)-Only Transitional Worker (CW1) program subject to the fiscal year 2019 CW1 cap on April 2, 2018.

Kevin McAleenan Confirmed as Commissioner of CBP

On March 19, 2019, the United States Senate confirmed Kevin McAleenan as the new Commissioner of the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) by a vote of 77-19.

DACA Update: DACA Program Remains in Effect Beyond March 5 Due to Court Injunctions

On September 5, 2017, then-acting Secretary of Homeland Security Elaine Duke published a memorandum providing for the draw-down of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Supreme Court Denies Petition for Cert Before Judgment in DACA Case

On January 9, 2018, Judge William Alsup of the United States District Court for the District of Northern California preliminarily enjoined the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from rescinding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program on multiple grounds.

March 2018 Visa Bulletin

In this article, we will examine the relevant charts from the DOS and USCIS for beneficiaries of approved immigrant visa petitions in March 2018. We will also go through news and notes included with the March 2018 visa bulletin.

Married Florida Undocumented Aliens Who Are Abused May Obtain Greencards

Married Florida Undocumented Aliens Who Are Abused May Obtain Greencards

DACA

DACA and undocumented immigrants.

Second Preliminary Injunction Against DACA Rescission

On February 13, 2018, Judge Nicholas G. Garaufis of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against the rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.

Driver's Licences/IDs Issued in American Samoa No Longer Accepted for Commercial Air Travel

Beginning on February 5, 2018, the Transportation Security Agency (TSA) will no longer accept American Samoan-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards as proof of identity to board commercial aircraft.

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