Evaluating Family-Based Particular Social Group Claims for Asylum
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A new BIA decision discusses what constitutes a family-based particular social group for asylum and when family membership is one central reason for feared persecution.
JM Acosta and Immigration Definition of “Conviction”
In Matter of JM Acosta, the BIA clarified rules for the finality of criminal convictions for immigration purposes in removal proceedings.
SIJ Adjudications After Request for Evidence (RFE)
The USCIS updated its guidance on the 180-day period for adjudicating special immigrant juvenile petitions by removing provisions for tolling the 180-day period.
Determining Whether Adjustment Applicant Received Conditional or Humanitarian Parole
The Board of Immigration Appeals held that aliens released on conditional parole instead of humanitarian parole are ineligible for adjustment of status under the Cuban Adjustment Act.
Updated List of H2A and H2B Eligible Countries
A regularly updated list of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H2A agricultural worker visa and H2B non-agricultural worker visa programs.
L1 Visa Category and Sole Proprietorships
The USCIS updated L1 visa guidance for sole proprietorships, distinguishing sole proprietor cases from single business owner petitioners.
Humanitarian Reinstatement of Approved Form I-130 After Death of Petitioner
The USCIS may grant humanitarian reinstatement to the beneficiary of an approved Form I-130 after the death of the petitioning U.S. citizen or permanent resident relative.
Applying for F-1 and F-2 Student Visas
We discuss the F1 visa application process and establishing nonimmigrant intent for engaging in a full course of study.
Rules for F1 Student Visas at Public High Schools
The F1 visa category restricts the length and term of study for students at public high schools and prohibits study at public elementary schools.
F2 Status for the Spouse or Child of an F1 Student
We discuss the rules for obtaining F2 visa status as the spouse or child of an F1 visa student and limitations on working and studying in F2 status.
