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President Trump’s Executive Orders on Guidance Documents

President Donald Trump published an Executive Order on Guidance Documents, mandating new OMB procedures for reviewing existing guidance documents and publishing new ones.

DOS Proposal for Enhanced Vetting of Certain Visa Applicants

The DOS submitted an emergency collection request to the OMB for approval. If granted, it would allow for enhanced vetting of certain visa applications.

Suspension of Visa Interview Waiver Program Under President Trump’s March 6, 2017 Travel Order

President Trump’s March 6 Travel Order retains the temporary suspension of the Visa Interview Waiver Program from the January 27 Travel Order.

Considering When Menacing Offense is a CIMT (Matter of J-G-P-)

In Matter of J-G-P-, the BIA found that an Oregon menacing statute constitutes a crime involving moral turpitude, while discussing New York menacing statutes.

Considering When a Drug Possession Statute is Divisible (Matter of Gonzalez Lemus)

In Matter of Gonzalez Lemus, the Board considered when a State possession of a controlled substance statute is divisible and subject to the modified categorical approach.

USCIS Clarifies that Physicians in Specialty Areas are Eligible for NIWs

The USCIS released a policy guidance that clarifies physicians in specialty areas are eligible for physician national interest waivers to serve in a HPSA and MUA/P

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