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08 Oct 2012

Same-Sex Partners Recognized as Family Relationship

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued correspondence stating that the relationship between long-term, same-sex partners will be recognized as a family relationship in a specific, limited context. The letter from Janet Napolitano, DHS Secretary, addressed the term family relationship as a factor...

19 Sep 2012

NewsFlash! Herguan University Students Reinstated!

There is a new twist for Herguan University. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has rescinded its withdrawal of Herguan University's SEVP certification. This means that, for now, Herguan has SEVP certification and Herguan students will be returned to active status in the SEVIS system.The confusion...

20:14 / F-1 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

31 Aug 2012

CBP No Longer Stamping I-20 for Students at POE

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently confirmed that officers have stopped stamping I-20s at airports and other U.S. ports of entry (POEs). This information was first circulated in mid-August 2012 by NAFSA: Association of International Educators (formerly known as the National Association of...

19:51 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student

19 Aug 2012

DHS Update on Deferred Action – August 2012

In a recent conference call, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released additional information regarding the new deferred action process for certain individuals who arrived in the United States as children. Following is a summary of the most recent information available regarding this new program. Background: June...

14:02 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

03 Aug 2012

NewsFlash! Herguan University SEVP Certification in Jeopardy

Herguan University in Sunnyvale, CA is at risk for losing its ability to participate in the F-1 student visa program. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a notice of intent to withdraw Herguan University's Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification on August 2, 2012....

01:45 / F-1 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

25 Jun 2012

NewsFlash! Supreme Court issues Split Decision on Arizona Immigration Law

The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision on the constitutionality of portions of Arizona's immigration law, known as S.B. 1070. The decision, handed down on June 25, 2012, pertains to four provisions of S.B. 1070. The Court determined that three of the four provisions...

15:48 / Homeland Security / Legislation / NewsBrief

22 Jun 2012

Foreign Nationals Brought to U.S. as Children Given Temporary Relief

President Barack Obama and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a major policy change on June 15, 2012, that could have far-reaching implications for some individuals who are present in the United States unlawfully. In short, the U.S. government will no longer seek...

12:09 / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student

15 Jun 2012

NewsFlash! DHS Blanket Prosecutorial Discretion for Persons Brought to U.S. Unlawfully as Children

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on June 15, 2012 that the United States will no longer seek to remove (deport) certain individuals who were brought to the U.S. while they were under age sixteen. These individuals will be eligible for deferred action (delaying...

17:38 / Homeland Security / NewsBrief

11 Jun 2012

Expanded List of STEM Eligible Degrees Announced

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently expanded the list of approved degree programs that are eligible for the 17-month Optional Practical Training (OPT) extensions. The ICE announcement is available online. Background: Basics of STEM Extensions In April 2008, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...

16:27 / For Employers / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

27 Apr 2012

Murthy Takes Action: UNVA Students Continue to Face Immigration Problems

The Murthy Law Firm has recently been contacted by a number of former University of Northern Virginia (UNVA) students facing immigration difficulties. Many of these problems are tied to the students having worked while on Curricular Practical Training (CPT). This issue arises when the former...

15:24 / Homeland Security / Investigation / NewsBrief / Student

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Same-Sex Partners Recognized as Family Relationship

NewsFlash! Herguan University Students Reinstated!

CBP No Longer Stamping I-20 for Students at POE

DHS Update on Deferred Action – August 2012

NewsFlash! Herguan University SEVP Certification in Jeopardy

NewsFlash! Supreme Court issues Split Decision on Arizona Immigration Law

Foreign Nationals Brought to U.S. as Children Given Temporary Relief

NewsFlash! DHS Blanket Prosecutorial Discretion for Persons Brought to U.S. Unlawfully as Children

Expanded List of STEM Eligible Degrees Announced

Murthy Takes Action: UNVA Students Continue to Face Immigration Problems

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