USCIS Proposes Rule on EADs Related to Pending Asylum Applications
The USCIS proposed a new rule restricting the classes of aliens eligibile for employment authorization based on pending asylum applications.
Trump EO on Insurance Requirement for Immigrants Temporarily Blocked
President Trump for restricting visas for immigrants without health insurance
USCIS Produces New Security-Enhanced Travel Document
The USCIS began producing security-enhanced travel documents on October 24, 2019.
Bold Immigration Proposal in the U.S. Senate
We discuss Senate 2603, a bold immigration proposal from Senator Dick Durbin, coming off HR 1044, which focused on Indian employment applicants only.
Three Injunctions Entered Against New Public Charge Rule
Three Federal district courts entered injunctions against the implementation of the public charge final rule which was slated to take effect on October 15.
Trump Administration Proposes FY 2020 Refugee Cap of 18,000
President Donald Trump set the refugee ceiling for FY 2020 at 18,000, significantly lower than in previous years.
EOIR Moves Three Immigration Judges to Broadway Immigration Court
The EOIR will move three immigration judges from the New York City Immigration Court to the new Broadway Immigration Court.
USCIS Reopens Non-Military Deferred Action Cases That Were Pending on August 7, 2019
The USCIS reopened deferred action requests by non-military requestors that were pending on August 7, 2019.
New Broadway Immigration Court Opens in Manhattan on September 9, 2019
The EOIR is opening its third New York City immigration court – the Broadway Immigration Court – on September 9, 2019.
EOIR Swears in Six New Members of the Board of Immigration Appeals
Attorney General William Barr appointed six new BIA members. All six have prior service as immigration judges and with DHS.
