posted on: April 13, 2020
Many people assume that most foreign-born individuals, especially Hispanic immigrants, are here illegally. However, that is not the case. Our Virginia immigration attorneys work to fight that incorrect assumption. Many other immigration statistics might surprise you. Keep reading to find out more interesting statistics about immigrants in the United States. Interesting U.S. Immigration Statistics 1. […]
posted on: April 10, 2020
A gay man from Ghana was brutally attacked for his sexual orientation before he escaped and made his way to the U.S. Immigration judges denied his claim in part because there were not multiple attacks. On appeal, a federal appeals court ruled that the man must have his claim reconsidered, saying a single attack can be […]
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Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has been difficult for immigration lawyers to meet with their clients, gather evidence, and complete visa petitions. Though USCIS has recently waived fingerprinting requirements and relaxed some evidence deadlines, many deadlines are still in place. A lawsuit filed by the American Immigration Lawyers Association has sought the suspension of those deadlines. The […]
posted on: April 9, 2020
Last week, USCIS announced that responses to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and Intent to Deny (NOID) would be due 60 days after the listed deadline. On March 30, USCIS expanded that flexibility to Notices of Intent to Revoke (NOIR) and Notices of Intent to Terminate (NOIT) regional investment centers. This also applies to certain filing date requirements […]
posted on: April 8, 2020
On March 30, USCIS announced that the agency will still process Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, despite COVID-19 closures. For applicants who filed their extension after the office closures or whose appointment has been canceled, biometrics will be reused. – Weekly Immigration Briefing by Olivia Hester, Immigration Law Analyst at Docketwise
posted on: April 7, 2020
As of April 1, those randomly selected from the initial electronic registration process may now submit their FY 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions. The petition must be filed within the time period on the registration selection notice. – Weekly Immigration Briefing by Olivia Hester, Immigration Law Analyst at Docketwise
posted on: April 6, 2020
On April 1, USCIS announced that the temporary office closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended to May 3. USCIS will continue to provide limited emergency services, including processing employment authorization extensions. – Weekly Immigration Briefing by Olivia Hester, Immigration Law Analyst at Docketwise
posted on: April 3, 2020
On Monday, the Trump administration postponed all hearings for asylum seekers through April 22. Asylum seekers must still present to a port of entry on their original hearing date to receive a rescheduled hearing date. Asylum seekers living in Mexico under the Migrant Protection Protocols must continue to wait in Mexico for their future court date. – […]
posted on: April 2, 2020
ICE is requiring immigration lawyers to bring their own protective gear when visiting clients in ICE detention. They will not be allowed to visit their clients without the medical gear, which consists of vinyl gloves, N-95 or surgical masks, and eye protection. This decision, which was rolled out over the weekend, comes during a national shortage of […]
posted on: April 1, 2020
Last Friday, the U.S. and Mexico decided to restrict travel across the shared border due to COVID-19 concerns. DHS clarified that cargo and trade would continue, and health care workers would still be able to cross between the two countries. A spokesperson for Mexico also clarified that those with existing permission to enter Mexico, such as to […]
