ice | Scott Legal, P.C.

Family Immigration Immigration Visa Waivers

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

So, if my spouse is subject to the permanent bar because of his past unlawful presence, subsequent departure and re-entry without admission and inspection, what options if any do we have available? Honestly, not that many. One option to consider…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 18, 2021

Immigration White House & President Immigration News

What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration?

What impact will this election have on immigration? What are some of the changes we expect to occur under a Biden-Harris administration? The past four years have seen dramatic changes in U.S. immigration policy under the Trump administration. The arrival…

Jenny ZhanNovember 9, 2020

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Factors to consider in a scenario when someone you know is detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement.

My undocumented spouse is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. I would like to know if there is a way to get him released from immigration custody. After being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, “ICE” you…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 14, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Federal Judge Declines Request to Release Families in ICE Detention

On Wednesday, a federal judge has denied a blanket request to release families in ICE custody. The initial request urged the release of families in detention given the confined setting and potential spread of the coronavirus. Despite raising the issue…

Jenny ZhanJuly 23, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)

ICE has announced today that it is extending its relaxed I-9 employment verification procedures for another 30 days, or until November 19, 2020. In normal times, when an employee starts at a company, companies are obligated to completes the I-9…

Jenny ZhanJuly 20, 2020

Immigration News

ICE Rescinds International Student Visa Policy

As Colleges and University announce their course work for next semester, some schools have changed their schedules to all online courses for students due to the COVID pandemic. As a result, ICE and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP)…

Jenny ZhanJuly 14, 2020

Immigration News

ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online

Jenny ZhanJuly 8, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: ICE Sued by Immigration Group for Release of High-Risk Individuals in Virginia

On Thursday, three immigration groups filed a lawsuit against Immigration and Citizenship Enforcement (ICE) on behalf of nine people being held in Virginia detention facilities. This is one of many lawsuits being filed around the country. The immigration groups are…

Jenny ZhanApril 10, 2020

COVID-19

Coronavirus Update: Attorneys file Emergency Motion to Halt in-person Immigration Hearings

On Wednesday, immigration advocates and attorneys filed an emergency motion to a federal judge to temporarily halt in-person court hearings for detained immigrants. The motion argued that continuing to hold in person court hearings during the coronavirus pandemic is unnecessarily…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2020

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

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Government to Process Deferred Action Cases Again After Backlash

The government announced on Monday that it will process recently denied deferred action cases from seriously ill immigrants who are currently undergoing life saving medical care again. This is a reversal of a previous policy that has drawn widespread criticism…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 20, 2019

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

Proposed Rule to Overturn Flores Settlement

The Trump Administration issued a proposed rule last week that will overturn the current Flores Settlement. The proposed rule would allow immigration children waiting for court dates to be detained in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facilities indefinitely. The Flores…

Jenny ZhanAugust 27, 2019

Immigration

ICE Increases Fee for International Students, Exchange Visitors, and SEVP-Certified Schools

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) petition and application fees will increase on June 24, 2019. Foreign nationals who enter the United States to pursue educational degrees are admitted as F-1…

Jenny ZhanMay 24, 2019

Immigration News

ICE Doubles Number of Worksite Investigations

Since the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced its program to “create a culture of compliance among employers”, there has been a marked increase of I-9 inspections in the last seven months. In the 4-day period between July 16…

Jenny ZhanJuly 26, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

USCIS to Issue NTA’s

On July 5, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a new Policy Memorandum regarding procedure for cases where an adjustment of status application is denied. An adjustment of status is when an individual wish to extend…

Jenny ZhanJuly 10, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

Trump Signs Executive Order to End “Catch and Release”

On April 6, 2018, the Trump administration announced that it was ending the practice called “catch and release” at the United States-Mexico border. “Catch and Release” is the unofficial name of a protocol that has been followed by immigration enforcement…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

ICE Will No Longer Automatically Release Pregnant Detainees from Immigration Custody

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on March 29 in a directive that it will no longer automatically release detained illegal immigrant women who are pregnant. This overturns an Obama administration directive that allowed pregnant women who were found…

Jenny ZhanMarch 30, 2018

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration

What is a “Sanctuary City” and what are the Sanctuary City policies?

The term “Sanctuary City” is applied to cities that do not cooperate with the federal government’s enforcement of immigration law by not permitting municipal funds or resources to be used in the furtherance of immigration enforcement. Further, these cities embrace…

IanScottMay 8, 2017

Deportation & Humanitarian Immigration Immigration Questions & Answers

What are my rights if Immigration Enforcement (ICE) comes to my home? What if ICE Comes to My Home to Deport Me?

In the last few weeks, Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) has introduced mandates that suggest a shift from focusing resources on certain individuals targeted for deportation as a result of criminal acts to anyone who is in the United States unlawfully…

IanScottMarch 8, 2017

ice | Scott Legal, P.C.

Potential options for noncitizens subject to permanent bar based on unlawful presence.

What is Biden’s previous position on immigration? What are some of Biden’s Proposed Changes to Immigration?

Factors to consider in a scenario when someone you know is detained by Immigration Customs Enforcement.

Coronavirus Update: Federal Judge Declines Request to Release Families in ICE Detention

Coronavirus Update: ICE Extends Form I-9 Compliance Procedures during COVID-19 Pandemic (Updated)

ICE Rescinds International Student Visa Policy

ICE Announces that International Students on F-1 Visas will Lose their Visas if their Coursework is Entirely Online

Coronavirus Update: ICE Sued by Immigration Group for Release of High-Risk Individuals in Virginia

Coronavirus Update: Attorneys file Emergency Motion to Halt in-person Immigration Hearings

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

Government to Process Deferred Action Cases Again After Backlash

Proposed Rule to Overturn Flores Settlement

ICE Increases Fee for International Students, Exchange Visitors, and SEVP-Certified Schools

ICE Doubles Number of Worksite Investigations

USCIS to Issue NTA’s

Trump Signs Executive Order to End “Catch and Release”

ICE Will No Longer Automatically Release Pregnant Detainees from Immigration Custody

What is a “Sanctuary City” and what are the Sanctuary City policies?

What are my rights if Immigration Enforcement (ICE) comes to my home? What if ICE Comes to My Home to Deport Me?

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