Nicaragua Becomes Partner in ICE’s eTD System
Nicaragua became a partner in the eTD system, a new ICE/ERO initiative to identify individuals in immigration detention.
USCIS to Destroy Certain Documents Returned as Undeliverable After 60 Business Days
The USCIS will destroy Permanent Resident Cards, EADs, and Travel Documents returned as undeliverable by USPS after 60 business days unless contacted with correct address info
USCIS Website System Maintenance on Sunday, April 8
On April 5, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will conduct system maintenance on April 8, 2018, from 5 AM until 6 PM (EST). The USCIS stated that some of its online tools may be unavailable during the system ma
DOS Proposes Social Media Vetting and Other New Information Collections for Visa Applicants
The DOS proposed changes to the Form DS-260 and Form DS-160 and DS-156. These changes include questions pointing to social media vetting.
Queens Immigration Attorney Faces Federal Charges for Asylum Fraud
In this article, we review charges against an immigration attorney for engaging in asylum fraud and knowingly making false statements and representations under oath.
Vietnam EB5 to Become Oversubscribed in April 2018
The DOS has stated that Vietnam EB5 will become oversubscribed in April 2018, necessitating a final action date for EB5 petitions in May 2018.
U.S. Embassy in Mumbai to No Longer Process IR5, IR1, IR2, CR1, and CR2 Cases
Beginning on April 1, 2018, the U.S. Embassy in New Delhi will no longer process IR5, IR1, IR2, CR1, or CR2 cases. Interviews will take place with U.S. Consulate General in Mumbai.
Kevin McAleenan Confirmed as Commissioner of CBP
The U.S. Senate confirmed Kevin McAleenan as the new Commissioner of the CBP by a vote of 77-19. He had been serving as Acting Commissioner for over one year.
New USCIS Website Homepage
The USCIS announced changes to the USCIS website homepage on March 15, 2018. The new USCIS website homepage is designed for easier access to online resources.
USCIS Discusses Florida Marriage Fraud Ring Investigation
We examine a press release regarding three convictions in a marriage fraud ring involving U.S. citizens entering into sham marriages with individuals from former Soviet countries.
