ICE Attorney Sentenced for Identify Theft Scheme
The DOJ announced the conviction of a former ICE agent for a scheme involving the identity theft of numerous aliens in immigration proceedings.
Supreme Court Associate Justice Anthony Kennedy Announces Retirement
Justice Anthony Kennedy announced that he will retire effective July 31, 2018. This promises to set up a contentious confirmation battle over his replacement.
DOS Strongly Advises Against Adoptions from Democratic Republic of the Congo For Time Being
The DOS strongly advises against initiating adoptions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in light of its uncertain intercountry adoption situation
USCIS to Establish New Office to Investigate and Refer Denaturalization Cases
USCIS Director CIssna announced a new office for handling denaturalization cases that arise under Operation Janus
ICE to Temporarily Transfer 1600 Immigration Detainees to Federal Prisons
ICE announced plans to temporarily transfer 1600 immigration detainees to immigration detention in federal prisons
USCIS Planning Revisions to B Visa Program Rules
The Director of USCIS confirmed that the USCIS is working on revisions to the rules for the B visa program, affecting B1 and B2 nonimmigrant visitors
USCIS Stops Issuing Paper Versions of Form G-845 Under SAVE Program
On June 1, 2018, USCIS benefit-granting agencies using the SAVE Program stopped submitting paper versions of the Form G-845, Verification Request
USCIS Implements Online Filing for FOIA Requests
The USCIS is implementing the Freedom of Information Act Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST) to make it easier for stakeholders to file and track FOIA Requests
Re-Registration for Nepal TPS Now Open
DHS is terminating the TPS designation for Nepal. It provided notice on re-registration for the final year of TPS and on associated TPS-related EADs
USCIS Announces Sentencing in CW1 Visa Petition Fraud Case
The USCIS announced its role in the successful prosecution of an individual for mail fraud connected with a scheme involving CW1 petitions
