In-Person USCIS Services Remain Suspended Thru May 4, 2020, Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
USCIS field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers will remain closed until at least May 4, 2020
DOS Suspends Routine Visa Services Due to Coronavirus
The DOS has cancelled all routine immigrant and nonimmigrant visa appointments at U.S. Embassies and Consulates due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak
USCIS Suspends Premium Processing Due to Coronavirus
The USCIS has suspended the premium processing service for Form I-129 and Form I-140 petitions due to the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.
USCIS Accepting CW-1 Petitions Under CNMI Disaster Recovery Act
The USCIS is now accepting CW1 petitions under the CNMI Disaster Recovery Act for construction workers working on eligible projects.
Supreme Court Stays Illinois-Specific Injunction Against Public Charge Rule
The Supreme Court stayed an Illinois injunction against the public charge final rule, thus allowing it to take effect across the United States.
USCIS Response to Coronavirus Outbreak in China
The USCIS released guidance on its immigration response to the coronavirus outbreak, including field office closures in Beijing and Guangzhou.
DOS Updates Website to Increase Understanding of Family-Based Immigrant Visa Processing
The DOS updated its website to provide new and accurate information about fully digitized processing for family-based immigrant visa applications.
Supreme Court Stays Universal Injunction Against Public Charge Rule
The Supreme Court lifted a universal injunction against the new public charge rule entered by a New York District Court, allowing the rule to take effect.
EOIR Opens Los Angeles – Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court
The EOIR opened the Los Angeles – Van Nuys Blvd. Immigration Court on December 9, 2019
Supreme Court DACA Oral Argument Recap
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the DACA rescission case. We summarize the DACA oral arguments in this article.
