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DHS Extends TPS for Somalia

The Department of Homeland Security has extended and redesignated Somalia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months, from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024. TPS is granted to certain groups of people in the wake of natural disasters, wars,…

Khadija DerrickJuly 27, 2023

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Immigration

DHS Proposes New Filing Fees

DHS has introduced a new proposed fee schedule that will increase the filing fee costs for the majority of applications, especially employment based petitions.

Khadija DerrickApril 6, 2023

Immigration

DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022that Somalia designation for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is extended for 18 months from March 18, 2023 to September 17, 2024.

Khadija DerrickMarch 31, 2023

Immigration

DHS Extends and Redesignates Yemen for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on December 30, 2022 that Yemen has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from March 4, 2023 to September 3, 2024 due to the ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary conditions…

Khadija DerrickMarch 31, 2023

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Immigration

DHS Postpones Real ID Deadline Again to May 2025

The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers’ licenses and identity documents, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism.

Khadija DerrickMarch 7, 2023

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Immigration

DHS Issues New Public Charge Rules

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new public charge rules that will take effect on December 23, 2022.

Khadija DerrickNovember 23, 2022

Immigration

DHS to Extend TPS for Venezuela for 18 Months

The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Venezuela has been extended for an additional 18 months.

Khadija DerrickJuly 27, 2022

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

The Department of Homeland Security announced on May 19, 2021 that Afghanistan has been designated for Temporary Protected Status for 18 months from May 20, 2022 to November 20, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJune 9, 2022

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Immigration

DHS Publishes Proposed Regulation to Establish DACA

The Department of Homeland Security has published a proposed regulation to establish the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals through administrative process and comment rulemaking.

Khadija DerrickOctober 18, 2021

Family Immigration Immigration

Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Reinstated for all States Except for Vermont, Connecticut, and New York

On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. On August 12, 2020, a Second Circuit Court of Appeals order limited the nationwide injunction to Vermont, Connecticut, and New…

Jenny ZhanAugust 18, 2020

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Immigration News

New York Federal District Court Issues Temporary Injunction on State Department and DHS Public Charge Rules

On July 30, 2020, New York District Court Judge George Daniels issued a nationwide preliminary injunction on the public charge rules. This injunction applies to both the State Department and the Department of Homeland Security. In the new public charge…

Jenny ZhanJuly 30, 2020

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COVID-19 Immigration

Summary of the Changes to U.S. Immigration as a result of the Coronavirus Outbreak

USCIS, ICE, DOJ, DHS, and CPB have enacted many changes in the last months as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Below summarizes the major changes that have happened to the immigration system. Border Control and Limit on Travel Starting…

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2020

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Immigration News

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline

The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers' licenses and identity documents, as well as various immigration issues pertaining to terrorism. The…

Jenny ZhanApril 3, 2020

Immigration News

New DHS Public Charge Rule to Take Effect on February 24

On January 27, 2020, the Supreme Court lifted a nationwide injunction blocking the new public charge rule initially slotted to take effect on October 15, 2019. Starting on February 24, 2020, the new public charge rule will take effect in…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 31, 2020

Immigration News

DHS Extends Deadline for Public Comment Period for Proposed Fee Changes

DHS has extended the public comment period for the proposed fee changes to December 30. This extension gives stakeholders more time to weigh in on the recent proposal that would significantly increase most USCIS filing fees. For the detailed breakdown…

Jenny ZhanDecember 9, 2019

Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law News

Federal Immigration Policy Changes To Look Forward to in the New Year

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of State have announced the planned publication dates for proposed changes to several different visa categories. Here is what we can look forward to in the coming year. H-1B Visas Planned publication date:…

Jenny ZhanDecember 4, 2019

Immigration News

DHS Proposal to Increase Visa Application Fees

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed a fee schedule that would increase the filing fees for most applications. The proposal also seeks to increase the premium processing timeline to 15 business days instead of the current 15 calendar days.…

Jenny ZhanNovember 21, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Under Review

The Department of Homeland Security have submitted a proposal to charge an unknown amount of fee for companies registering foreign nationals for the upcoming H-1B cap online registration system. Starting next year, employers have to register each individual foreign national…

Jenny ZhanJune 3, 2019

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Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

DHS will Continue to Accept DACA Renewal Applications

Last November, the Trump Administration requested the Supreme Court to expedite and consolidate review of challenges to its decision to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. On September 5, 2017, the Trump Administration announced the end of…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 22, 2019

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Temporary Protected Status Extended for Yemen Nationals

On July 5, 2018, the Department of Homeland Security announced that temporary protected status (TPS) for Yemen nationals will be extended to March 3, 2020. Yemen nationals will be required to re-register to extend their benefits, DHS has not yet…

Jenny ZhanJuly 5, 2018

Immigration Law Changes & New Law Investor Visas

DHS moves to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on May 25, 2018 that is will published a proposed rule in the Federal Register on May 29th to terminate the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), an Obama era regulation that sought to allow…

Jenny ZhanMay 29, 2018

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released it spring 2018 regulatory agenda, proposing significant changes to the B-1 and B-2 temporary visitor categories, the H-1B and EB-5 programs, F-1 practical training, and H-4 employment authorization. B-1 and B-2 Classifications:…

Jenny ZhanMay 10, 2018

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Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

On December 14, 2017, the Acting Secretary of Homeland Security announced that it would be ending its designation of Temporary Protected Status (“TPS”) for eligible nationals of Nicaragua. The termination of Nicaragua’s TPS will come into effect on January 5,…

Jenny ZhanDecember 21, 2017

DHS Extends TPS for Somalia

DHS Proposes New Filing Fees

DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS

DHS Extends and Redesignates Yemen for TPS

DHS Postpones Real ID Deadline Again to May 2025

DHS Issues New Public Charge Rules

DHS to Extend TPS for Venezuela for 18 Months

DHS Designates Afghanistan for TPS

DHS Publishes Proposed Regulation to Establish DACA

Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Reinstated for all States Except for Vermont, Connecticut, and New York

New York Federal District Court Issues Temporary Injunction on State Department and DHS Public Charge Rules

Summary of the Changes to U.S. Immigration as a result of the Coronavirus Outbreak

Department of Homeland Security Extends REAL ID Deadline

New DHS Public Charge Rule to Take Effect on February 24

DHS Extends Deadline for Public Comment Period for Proposed Fee Changes

Federal Immigration Policy Changes To Look Forward to in the New Year

DHS Proposal to Increase Visa Application Fees

Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Under Review

DHS will Continue to Accept DACA Renewal Applications

Temporary Protected Status Extended for Yemen Nationals

DHS moves to rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule

Department of Homeland Security Releases its Spring 2018 Regulatory Agenda

DHS to Terminate Temporary Protected Status for Nationals of Nicaragua

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