I-212 Waiver - What is it and why would you need one? Managing Partner, Margaret W. Wong talks about the application for permission to reapply for admission into the united states after deportation or removal.
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Judge Rules DACA Program Unlawful Again, Biden Administration Vows to Continue Defense
On Wednesday, a federal judge once again delivered a verdict on the fate of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, reiterating his belief that it is in violation of the law. Judge Andrew Hanen, presiding over the U.S. District Court for the...
Affirmative Asylum Applicants Must Provide Interpreters Starting Sep. 13
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting on Sep. 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants must bring an interpreter to their asylum interview if they are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with their interview in a...
Electronic Communication about Work Permit Sent to Certain Asylum Applicants
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the initiation of a nationwide campaign for noncitizens who are eligible to work but have not yet applied for an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). DHS states that the purpose of the communication is to...
Biden’s Humanitarian Parole Program Threatened by Legal Challenge
A flagship Biden Administration immigration policy, offering temporary legal status to individuals from Latin America and the Caribbean, faces a court battle, with a group of Republican-leaning states contesting the policy's legality. Introduced in January, the...
Temporary Protected Status for Ukraine and Sudan Extended through 2025
On August 18th, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Ukraine and Sudan for 18 months, from October 20, 2023 through April 19, 2025, due to ongoing conflicts in these countries that...
USCIS Appointment Request Form Now Available Online
The USCIS has launched an Online Appointment Request Form, allowing individuals, attorneys, and representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field office without having to call the USCIS Contact Center. The form allows applicants and attorneys...
Biden to Allow More Families Stuck in Visa Backlog to Reunite in US
The Biden administration has initiated a program designed to permit specific Central and South American individuals who are ensnared in the family visa backlog to enter the United States and reunite with their relatives while awaiting the availability of their...
NYC Mayor Appeals to Biden for $12 Billion help with Migrant Housing
In New York City, the continued arrival of migrants from around the U.S. has prompted Mayor Eric Adams to once again reach out to the federal government for assistance in averting a looming budget crisis. The escalating expenses, which are predicted to reach $12.2...
USCIS Completes Second Round of H-1B Visa Lottery
The latest update from USCIS reveals that the process of selecting applicants for the H-1B visa has been successfully concluded. In an official statement released recently, USCIS announced the completion of the second round of random lottery selection for H-1B visas...