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Immigration Court Update: Standard Filing Deadlines Returned to 15 days
The Biden administration made an important change to the immigration court process by returning the standard filing deadline to 15 days before a final hearing. This deadline refers to the number of days in advance of a hearing that a...
U.S. House of Representatives passes Immigration legislation that would offer protection from deportation for millions of immigrants
The U.S. House of Representatives last month passed the “Build Back Better” social spending bill. This bill may be the last chance to achieve reform to the nation’s immigration system before the 2022 midterm election. This bill if passed by...
Illinois Driver’s License Renewals
We have heard reports from clients who have experienced difficulties renewing their driver’s licenses or state IDs at the Illinois Secretary of State. General Background: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois residents have struggled to get their driver’s licenses or...
B-2 ‘Bridge Petitions’ no longer required for Applicants for Change of Status to F-1 Student
On July 20, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new policy guidance that eliminates the need for individuals who have applied for a change of status (COS) to F-1 student status, to also apply to change or extend...
VACATED ASYLUM DECISIONS BY ATTORNEY GENERAL GARLAND MAY HELP PENDING ASYLUM SEEKERS QUALIFY FOR RELIEF
On June 16, 2021 Attorney General Garland issued decisions vacating Matter of A-B, 27 I&N Dec. 316 (A.G. 2018) (A-B-I), Matter of A-B-, 28 I&N Dec. 199 (A.G. 2021 (A-B-II), and Matter of L-E-A, 27 I&N Dec. 581 (A.G. 2019)...
DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
In 2017, the Department of Homeland Security introduced the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program, which was intended to allow foreign entrepreneurs to create and develop start-ups in the United States. This beneficial program was put into place to strengthen to...
U.S. Embassy in Moscow limits services after Russia hiring ban
The U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia announced that effective May 12, 2021 the Embassy will significantly reduce its consular services to include only emergency U.S. citizen services and very limited number of age-out and life or death emergency immigrant visas....
Recent DOS Updates
Earlier this week, the Department of State posted a series of updates on their Facebook page, answering frequently asked questions. The department is experiencing a backlog in interviews due in part to COVID restrictions on consular operations and travel. The...
