posted on: February 25, 2021
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday lifted a freeze on green cards issued by his predecessor during the pandemic that lawyers said was blocking most legal immigration to the United States. Former President Donald Trump last spring halted the issuance of green cards until the end of 2020 in the name of […]
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On Dec. 1, 2020, USCIS implemented a revised naturalization civics test (2020 civics test) as part of a decennial test review and update process. USCIS determined the 2020 civics test development process, content, testing procedures, and implementation schedule may inadvertently create potential barriers to the naturalization process. This action is consistent with the framework of the Executive Order […]
posted on: February 22, 2021
In summary, the plan: – Offers an eight-year path to citizenship for millions of people who were living in the United States unlawfully on Jan. 1, 2021. They would be eligible to apply for a green card after five years in a temporary status if they pass background checks and pay their taxes, and could […]
posted on: February 17, 2021
On Monday, DHS posted a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the regular cap and the advanced degree exemption, and it introduces an electronic registration requirement for petitioners seeking to file H-1B […]
posted on: February 16, 2021
USCIS announced last week that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 9 and run through noon Eastern on March 25. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to fill out petitioner and beneficiary information and submit their registrations. If the agency receives enough petitions by March 25, it will randomly select registrations and send […]
posted on: February 15, 2021
On Tuesday, the First Circuit found that searches of cellphones and other electronic devices at the U.S. border do not require a warrant or probable cause and can be used to search for contraband. The court ruled in favor of ICE and CBP, finding that the government’s security interests are at their peak when dealing with […]
posted on: February 9, 2021
View Article Here Changes to the immigration laws announced by the Biden administration were included in an immigration bill it sent to Congress (but not yet publicly available), and include these proposals: End the practice of requiring separate immigrant visa numbers for the spouse and children of the principal applicant. Currently, for example, a “principal,” who is […]
posted on: February 8, 2021
All recent regulations, policies, and guidance that have limited legal immigration will go through a full review, including the USCIS fee hike, public charge rule, and health insurance proclamation. The executive order also reestablishes the Task Force on New Americans, which will focus on promoting immigrant integration and inclusion. Read more here
posted on: February 5, 2021
Today the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is publishing a rule (https://public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2021-02665.pdf) that will delay implementation of the January 8, 2021 final rule that had been pushed through by the Trump administration which would have significantly changed the H1B registration system. Under the now-delayed rule, registrations would have been prioritized if they offered the highest […]
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President Biden will implement a multi-pronged plan to ensure safe, lawful, and orderly migration to the United States. The administration will examine the root causes of migration to better understand what causes people to flee their homes. It will also collaborate with foreign governments, international organizations, and nonprofits to build other countries’ capacity to provide […]
