On August 8, 2018, the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ) filed a grievance against the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), alleging that the EOIR violated an immigration judge’s authority to make decisions based on independent judgment...
On August 20, 2018, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) provided a status update to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, confirming that the agency is working to finalize a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM), which is expected to...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a warning in relation to a recent trend in telephone scams. The DHS warns that criminals are posing as government representatives, calling intended victims, and asking for funds to be sent via electronic transfer to resolve...
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed an increase in application fees charged by Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP). The fee increases are related to the payments submitted with Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) form I-901. Proposed Fees Assuming this proposal is...
This teleconference, which aired July 11, 2018, provides an overview of immigration issues related to employees traveling to the United States from abroad. Discussed are situations employees may face, including extreme vetting, visa processing, and what happens during the immigration inspection process by U.S. Customs...
It is important that F-1 students working pursuant to optional practical training (OPT) present proper documentation to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at U.S. ports of entry (POEs) to demonstrate that they can resume employment when they return. Additionally, they should be prepared...
This morning, the U.S. Supreme Court held that the travel ban implemented by President Trump in September 2017 was a permissible exercise of his authority under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Pursuant to this rule, the travel ban, which applies to citizens of Iran,...
Recently, the Employee Rights Section (IER) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Fraud Detection and National Security Directorate (FDNS) of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new memorandum of understanding (MOU) regarding information sharing for interagency referrals. This apparently...
Lawful permanent residents (LPRs, or "green card" holders) applying to naturalize, and various different categories of I-485 adjustment-of-status applicants, are required to attend U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in-person interviews before their respective applications may be approved. Given the heightened scrutiny in the current...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has added a number new features to the E-Verify system, designed to improve the user experience, reduce errors, and increase the speed and accuracy of the employment eligibility verification process. In addition, the USCIS has launched a new...
