Bolivia Now Eligible to Participate in H2A and H2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security designated Bolivia as an eligible country to participate in the H2A and H2B nonimmigrant visa programs.
USCIS Re-Starts EB-5 Regional Center Program
President Biden signed a law reauthorizing the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program through September 30, 2027. See the updated guidance.
DHS Withdraws Efforts to Rescind the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
On May 10, 2021, the USCIS announced that it is rescinding a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking to withdraw The International Entrepreneur parole program.
USCIS Reverts to Prior Blank Form Rejection Policy
The USCIS reverted to pre-October 2019 policies in Forms I-589 (asylum), I-612 (waiver of foreign residence requirement), I-918 (U visa) submitted with blank spaces.
Second Circuit Holds that BIA is Required to Make Unpublished Decisions Publicly Available
The Second Circuit cleared the way for ordering the Board of Immigration Appeals to make unpublished decisions available under FOIA.
USCIS Lockbox Delays
The USCIS is experincing delays issuing receipts for some applications filed at USCIS Lockbox facilities.
Judge Enjoins New Rules on USCIS Fees and Fee Waivers
On September 29, 2020, Judge Jeffrey S. White of the United States District Court for the Northern District of California entered a preliminary injunction against the new USCIS rules on fees and fee waivers, preventing them from taking effect on October 2
Three New Appellate Immigration Judges Appointed to BIA (Aug. 11, 2020)
The EOIR announced the appointment of three new appellate immigration judges to the Board of Immigration Appeals
Government Rescinds Policy Against Maintaing F1 Status With Only Online Classes
The Trump Administrtaion walked back a policy announcement that F1 students could not maintain student status this fall with only online classes
USCIS Announces Possible Service Cuts Due to Budgetary Concerns
Due to USCIS budgetary concerns, the USCIS may furlough part of its workforce if it does not receive emergency funds from Congress.
