New Louisville Immigration Court to Open on April 2, 2018
The EOIR announced that it will open the Louisville Immigration Court in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 2, 2018.
New USCIS Mission Statement
In this post, we examine the new USCIS mission statement, comments from USCIS Director Cissna, and how it reflects the immigration priorities of the Trump Administration.
Supreme Court Denies Petition for Cert Before Judgment in DACA Case
The Supreme Court declined to grant the Government’s motion for cert before judgment in the DACA rescission case. Appeals will proceed through the normal course.
Five New Immigration Judges Sworn in on February 8, 2018
The EOIR swore in five new immigration judges to immigration courts including the Elizabeth Immigration Court, San Francisco Immigration Court, and Atlanta Immigration Court.
DOL Will Not Begin Releasing H2B Temporary Labor Certifications Until February 20, 2018
The USCIS announced that the DOL will not begin releasing H2B temporary labor certifications until February 20, 2018.
DOJ Restricts the Use of Guidance Documents in Affirmative Civil Enforcement Cases
In this post, we review a memo by Associate Attorney General Brand on limiting the use of guidance documents in affirmative civil enforcement cases.
Texas Service Center to Begin Processing L Visa Petitions on February 12, 2018
The USCIS announced that the Texas Service Center will begin processing Forms I-129 for L nonimmigrant petitioners beginning on February 12, 2018.
DOJ Announces First Denaturalization Under Operation Janus
The DOJ announced the first denaturalization that occurred as a result of the USCIS’s Operation Janus. The USCIS intends to refer approximately 1600 cases.
James McHenry Appointed as Permanent Director of EOIR
Attorney General Jeff Sessions appointed James McHenry as the permanent Director of EOIR. McHenry had been serving as the Acting Director of EOIR.
DOJ Announces Criminal Complaint Filed for Unlawful Procurement of Naturalization
This blog details a criminal complaint filed against Sidikjon Mamadjonov, a citizen of Uzbekistan, for unlawful procurement of naturalization under 18 U.S.C. 1425(b).
