The United States of America has a complex and intricate set of laws and regulations governing immigration and deportation. These laws are crucial in determining who can enter the country, under what circumstances they can stay and who may be required to leave....
Month: July 2023
SCOTUS Allows Biden Administration to Limit Immigration Arrests
In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court has granted clearance for the Biden administration to reinstate guidelines instructing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to focus its deportation efforts on immigrants with serious criminal convictions and those deemed...
Pedro Pascal and Ajay Banga among those on Carnegie’s 2023 Great Immigrants list
The Carnegie Corporation of New York recently released its annual Great Immigrants list, recognizing the exceptional achievements of immigrants in the United States. Among the esteemed honorees are Pedro Pascal, renowned for his roles in "The Mandalorian" and "The...
USCIS Celebrates Independence Day with 180 Naturalization Ceremonies
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services celebrated Independence Day by holding over 180 naturalization ceremonies from June 30 to July 7. More than 5,500 individuals have become new citizens. As an effort to reduce naturalization backlogs, USCIS welcomed 974,000 new...
Supreme Court Rules Obstruction of Justice a Deportable Offense
On June 22, 20223, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that offenses related to obstruction of justice can lead to deportation, even if there is no ongoing law enforcement investigation or pending court case. The justices voted 6-3 in favor of this ruling, resolving a...
USCIS Introduces Online Rescheduling for Biometrics Appointments
On June 28, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new self-service tool that enables individuals, and their attorneys and accredited representatives, filing benefit requests to reschedule most appointments for biometric services prior to...