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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.

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.

Five New Immigration Judges Sworn In On February 8, 2018

On February 8, 2018, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) announced the swearing in of five new immigration judges.

Strong Support For Israel's Right To Defend Itself From DOS And DOD

On February 9, 2018, the Israeli military intercepted an Iranian drone in Israeli airspace. In response, the Israeli Air Force struck the Iranian base in Syria from whence the drone had been dispatched.

DOL Will Not Begin Releasing H2B Temporary Labor Certifications Until February 20, 2018

On February 7, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) will not begin releasing H2B temporary labor certifications until February 20, 2018. This is “due to an unprecedented number of applications.”

Israeli Judoka Tal Flicker Triumphs Over Discrimination In Abu Dhabi Judo Competition

From October 26 to 28, the “Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Slam” took place in the city of Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The UAE, like the majority of Muslim-majority countries in the region, has no diplomatic relations with Israel and is outright hostile toward the Jewish people.

Natalia Veselnitskaya Denied Parole For Hearing In Prevezon Case

An interesting case arose recently involving the denial of immigration parole for a prominent Russian lawyer seeking to represent a client in litigation in the United States.

Supreme Court Agrees To Hear "Travel Ban" Case

On January 19, 2018, the Supreme Court of the United States granted certiorari in Trump v. Hawaii, one of the challenges to Presidential Proclamation 9645. more commonly known as the third version of the “travel ban.”

Alex Azar Sworn In As New Secretary Of Health And Human Services

After being confirmed by the Senate by a vote of 55-43, Alex Azar was sworn in as the new Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a ceremony at the White House on January 29, 2018. In this post, we provide notes on the Azar swearing in and what the HHS does in the immigration context.

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