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EOIR Swears in Seven New Immigration Judges on May 5, 2017

On May 8, 2017, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it swore in seven new immigration judges. The ceremony was held on May 5, 2017. The seven new immigration judges were the first appointed by Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

New Orleans Immigration Court to Close From 8/16 - 8/22 to Prepare for Relocation

On August 1, 2017, the Executive Officer for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will temporarily close the New Orleans Immigration Court at noon on August 16,2017. This closure is to prepare for relocation. The New Orleans Immigration Court will reopen at its new location on August 22,2017.

Pew Research Center Conducts Interesting Study on U.S. Immigrants

On May 3, 2017, the Pew Research Center released a highly interesting report titled "Key findings about U.S. immigrants." The study contains numerous statistics and charts, and is well worth reading in full.

DHS Secretary John Kelly Appoints Julie Kirchner as New CIS Ombudsman

On May 2, 2017, Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly announced the appointment of Julie Kirchner as the CIS Ombudsman.

EOIR Announces Plans to Relocate Las Vegas Immigration Court

On May 4,2017, the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) announced that it will temporarily close its Las Vegas Immigration Court at noon on May 10,2017, in order to prepare for relocating the Court. The Las Vegas Immigration Court will recommence hearings at its new location on May 16,2017.

USA Today Reports Apparent Slowdown in Refugee Admissions

On May 8, 2017, Alan Gomez of USA Today reported that refugee admissions have "dropped sharply" in March and April. According to the report, the United States admitted 2,070 refugees in March, which represented the lowest total since 2013, and 3,316 refugees in April...

House Passes "Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017" - Analysis and Discussion

On May 2, 2017, the United States House of Representatives passed the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 on a mostly party-line vote of 229-19].

Senate Confirms Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor

On April 27, 2017, the Senate confirmed Alexander Acosta as Secretary of Labor by a vote of 60-38. Secretary Acosta was sworn into office one day later. The confirmation completed President Donald Trump's cabinet.

USCIS Completes Data Entry of All Selected FY 2018 Cap-Subject H1B Petitions

On May 3, 2017, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2018 H1B cap-subject petitions selected in the H1B lottery. Accordingly, the USCIS will begin returning H1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected...

New Budget Funds Key Immigration Programs Through September 30, 2017

On May 5, 2017, President Donald Trump signed legislation to fund the federal government through September 30, 2017. The legislation extends key immigration programs.

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