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Attorney General Jeff Sessions Issues Memorandum on "Sanctuary Jurisdictions"

On May 22, 2017, U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions issued a Memorandum regarding the implantation of Executive Order 13768, President Donald Trump's Executive Order on interior enforcement.

September 2017 Visa Bulletin

On August 9, 2017, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) issued the September Visa Bulletin. In this article, we will examine the final action dates for both the family-sponsored and employment-based preference cases. We will also examine the DOS's news and notes included with the September Visa...

DHS Visa Overstay Statistics for FY 2016

On May 22, 2017, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released its Fiscal Year 2016 Entry/Exit Overstay Report. The report contains information regarding the number of individuals who overstayed their nonimmigrant visas in fiscal year 2016...

Senators Feinstein and Durbin Criticize ICE for Changing Private Bill Procedures

On May 8, 2017, Democratic Senators Dianne Feinstein of California and Dick Durbin of Illinois issued a harshly critical response to the decision of the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to restrict the circumstances in which it will grant stays of removal...

U.S. Immigration and Refugees

Both refugees and asylees must meet the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) definition of "refugee." However, there is a key difference between refugees and asylees in how one seeks the statuses.

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer Informs Congress of Intent to Re-negotiate NAFTA

On May 18, 2017, the United States Trade Representative, Robert Lighthizer, notified Congress that President Donald Trump intends to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

ICE Reports Immigration Arrests Up in Early 2017

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reported that in the 100 days subsequent to the signing of President Donald Trump's Executive Orders regarding immigration enforcement priorities, the ICE "has arrested more than 41,000 individuals who are known...

Robert Lighthizer Sworn in as United States Trade Representative

On May 11, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as the new United States Trade Representative by a vote of 82-14. He was sworn into office as United States Trade Representative on May 15, 2017.

Robert Lighthizer Sworn in as United States Trade Representative

On May 11, 2017, the United States Senate confirmed Robert Lighthizer as the new United States Trade Representative by a vote of 82-14. He was sworn into office as United States Trade Representative on May 15, 2017.

CBP Reports Decline in Apprehensions/Inadmissibles at Southwest Border in April 2017

On May 9, 2017, the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published new border apprehension statistics along the Southwest border for April of 2017.

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