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ICE REQUIRES F-1 STUDENTS TO ATTEND IN-PERSON COURSES BEGINNING FALL 2020, DESPITE COVID-19
On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced the exemptions it had previously provided for nonimmigrant students in response to COVID-19 would end for the upcoming fall semester. These exemptions had allowed students on F and...
Unsuspecting issues that may affect your U.S. Citizenship eligibility and could place your residence status in jeopardy
Permanent Residence Status Issues Filing for citizenship is often viewed by many as an easy next step after obtaining lawful permanent resident status. However, the application and process can easily be fraught with complications that could not only lead to...
How Immigrants Should Evaluate and Minimize Their Risks While Protesting
Recent events have many of us wondering how to get involved in protesting racism in this country. For our immigrant clients who are not U.S. citizens, we wanted to share some guidance about participating in organized demonstrations. Whether or not...
Trump’s Newest Proclamation Bans Entry into the U.S. on H-1B, L-1, H-2B and J-1 Visas Beginning June 24
On June 22, 2000, a new Presidential Proclamation was issued making drastic changes that President Trump claims are necessary to protect U.S. workers. The Proclamation will suspend the entry into the U.S. of foreign nationals in the H-1B, L-1, H-2B,...
The U.S. Supreme Court Rules that DACA Can Stay, At Least for Now, and First-Time DACA Applicants May Apply!
In a surprising decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 18, 2020 that DACA can stay, at least for now. Specifically, the country’s highest court ruled that the Trump administration cannot immediately end the program, which currently protects approximately...
My Immigration Court Hearing was Postponed due to the Coronavirus. What can I do to Prepare for my Next Court Date?
All non-detained immigration court hearings are currently postponed through, and including, Friday, June 26, 2020. If your immigration court hearing was postponed, you should receive a new Notice of Hearing in the mail with the location, date, and time of...
USCIS Visitor Policy in light of USCIS Resuming Public Services on or after June 4, 2020
As states begin to reopen after the coronavirus lockdown, USCIS is preparing to reopen some domestic offices and resume public services on or after June 4, 2020. To protect their employees and the public, USCIS will reduce the number of appointments...
Administration Expands Opportunities for Certain Temporary Workers
For most people trying to use our immigration system, the Corona Virus (COVID-19) has resulted in agonizing delays with no end in sight: consulates have shut down; new “travel bans” have been enacted; interview, oath ceremonies, and fingerprints/biometrics appointments have...
