EOIR – Reminder Regarding Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program
The EOIR released a reminder about the Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program. The EOIR’s Fraud and Abuse Prevention Program was created in 2006.
The Matter of J-S-S- (Burden for Determining Mental Competence in Immigration Proceedings)
The BIA held in Matter of J-S-S- that no party in removal proceedings has burden of establishing competency. Rather, the IJ must make a competency determination
Preponderance of Evidence in the Immigration Context (Matter of E-M-)
In Matter of E-M-, the INS considered how the preponderance of the evidence standard works in immigration in a legalization case.
Admissibility of Impeachment Evidence Presented in Cross-Examination
The BIA clarified when impeachment evidence submitted by the Government on cross-examination is admissible in immigration court.
Automatic 180-Day EAD Extensions Temporarily Extended to 540 Days
540 days extension rule for Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) extension by USCIS expires on October 27, 2023.
INS v. Rios-Pineda: The Authority of the Attorney General to Deny Motions to Reopen
INS v. Rios-Pineda affirmed the AG’s discretion to deny a motion to reopen. This applies the power to deny motions to reopen to apply for cancellation of removal.
Retrieving a Form I-94
Most Form I-94s are now issued electronically. This article explains how to retrieve a Form I-94 by using the CBP’s Form I-94 website.
Restrictions on Change of Status from M1 to F and M1 to H
We examine prohibitions and exceptions involving change of status from M to F and M1 status and H status change of status for M1 students
Filing Special Immigrant Juvenile Form I-360 in Person Before 21st Birthday
-1024x405.jpg)
Special immigrant juvenile petitioners may apply to file their Form I-360 petition in person with a USCIS field office within two weeks of their 21st birthday.
New or Amended H1B Petitions after Material Change to Terms or Conditions of H1B Employment
In this article, we examine when new or amended petitions are filed for H1B employees, including new worksites and specialty occupation changes.
