Immigration Impact reported that thousand of immigration files are currently stuck in caves underground, which cause serious delay in the USCIS's ability to adjudicate immigration applications. The cases filed from March to June 2020 are particularly affected. Since the USCIS is unable to retriev...
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The Latest Development in the DOL's Adjudication of the PERM Applications
For this entire year, we have witnessed debilitating effects this pandemic has on everyone's life, and the employment green card sponsorships filed by employers seeking to employ alien workers are no exception.
DHS to Extend TPS to October 4, 2021
The DHS has announced that it will automatically extend the validity of TPS-related documentation for beneficiaries under TPS designations for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal through October 4, 2021, from the current expiration date of January 4, 2021.
Dream Project Scholarship Now Accepting Applications
Dream Project, a non-profit organization registered in Virginia, has a scholarship program for those who are DACA or TPS recipients, asylum seekers, or undocumented.
Federal Court Restores DACA
The Federal Court restores DACA!!! On December 4, 2020, the Federal Court orders the DHS to restore DACA. For questions regarding your case, please contact us for a private consultation.
The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) Appears to Have Opened a Door for TPS Adjustment in the 6th, 8th, and 9th Circuits
On November 23, 2020, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a decision in Matter of Padilla Rodriguez, 28 I&N Dec. 164 (BIA 2020).
SUCCESSFUL DEFENSE AGAINST TERMINATION OF ASYLUM STATUS
We are pleased to report the successful defense of an asylee from attempted termination of his asylum status due to alleged Terrorism-Related Inadmissibility Grounds (TRIG).
USCIS Announces a Revised Naturalization Civics Test
The USICIS announced on November 13, 2020 that it will implement a revised version of the naturalization civic test. The revised test will essentially double up the current civic test, which requires the passing score of 60% - answering 6 out of 10 questions correctly. Under the revised test, an applicant must answer 12 out of 20 questions correctly to pass the civic test.
Biden Plans Sweeping Reversal of Trump Immigration Agenda
CBS News today reported that President Elect Biden, within his first 100 days, plans a sweeping reversal of various immigration restrictions that President Trump had imposed in the last four years.
Field Trip to West Virginia
I have been taking road trips to visit clients in West Virginia for as long as I have been practicing law. My last road trip was before the 2016 Presidential Election. I generally pay a close attention to the places I visit by looking at the local activities such as for sale signs, lease signs, ...
DHS PROPOSES A PRE-REGISTRATION RULE FOR H-1B CAP-SUBJECT PETITIONS
Hi everyone, happy Thanksgiving to you all. We have something interesting to share about the upcoming H-1B season. DHS PROPOSES A PRE-REGISTRATION RULE FOR H-1B CAP-SUBJECT PETITIONS In October 2018, the DHS proposed to establish an electronic registration program for petitions subject to H-1B...
Implementation of New USCIS Policy in Issuing Notice to Appears (NTA)
Hi everyone. Please note that USCIS will begin to implement its June 28, 2018 policy memo on the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs). Starting November 19, 2018, USCIS may issue NTAs based on denials of Forms I-914, I-914A, I-918, I-918A, I-360, I-929, and I-730, as well as I-485 when filed with...
Vacant/Blighted Property Issues for DC Property Owners
Recently I represented clients who own a property in DC which they bought in 2016. They did not know that DC has a law that requires vacant property owners to register with the DC government. https://dcra.dc.gov/node/514352 This registration is important for many reasons. The primary reason is ...