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Avoiding Visa Bottlenecks Abroad: Domestic Renewals Explained
Workplace immigration attorneys and foreign tech workers celebrated the news last week that the State Department plans to launch a pilot program allowing stateside visa renewals.Workplace immigration attorneys and foreign tech workers celebrated the news last week that the State Department plans to launch a pilot program allowing stateside visa renewals. -
Students, Legal Scholars Push California Universities to Hire Undocumented Students
With a soaring number of immigrant students not eligible to work legally, a new campaign is urging the influential University of California system to employ undocumented students.With a soaring number of immigrant students not eligible to work legally, a new campaign is urging the influential University of California system to employ undocumented students. -
Nearly 1 million immigrants became U.S. citizens in past year, the 3rd highest tally on record
The number of adult immigrants who became U.S. citizens was only greater in 1996 and 2008, when 1,040,991 and 1,046,539 adults were naturalized.The number of adult immigrants who became U.S. citizens was only greater in 1996 and 2008, when 1,040,991 and 1,046,539 adults were naturalized. -
Desperate migrants at border frustrated by app for gaining entry into U.S.
The U.S. government is using an app to encourage legal entry at the border. But migrants in Mexico tell Sharyn Alfonsi they're frustrated with the process.The U.S. government is using an app to encourage legal entry at the border. But migrants in Mexico tell Sharyn Alfonsi they're frustrated with the process. -
Biden accepts resignation of U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Chris Magnus
Magnus' resignation comes a day after it was revealed that the DHS secretary had lost confidence in his ability to lead an agency struggling to respond to record border arrivals.Magnus' resignation comes a day after it was revealed that the DHS secretary had lost confidence in his ability to lead an agency struggling to respond to record border arrivals. -
What the end of Title 42 means for the U.S. border
The policy, which has been in effect since March 2020, can be used to close U.S. borders when there is a public health emergency (like a pandemic).The policy, which has been in effect since March 2020, can be used to close U.S. borders when there is a public health emergency (like a pandemic). -
India maxes out US EB-5 investor-visa limit
India has reached retrogression for its investor visa EB-5, with the country utilising the existing cap of 700 visas offered by the US government to every country for the US fiscal year 2018India has reached retrogression for its investor visa EB-5, with the country utilising the existing cap of 700 visas offered by the US government to every country for the US fiscal year 2018 -
Mayorkas impeachment effort criticized, called 'policy dispute' by group of Democrats
A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ...A group of Democratic members from the House Homeland Security Committee criticized Republican efforts to initiate impeachment hearings against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. They defended Mayorkas and called the impeachment effort ... -
House Republicans hold 1st border hearing of new Congress
Republicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern borderRepublicans on Wednesday took their first opportunity of the new Congress to illustrate what they call a protracted migration crisis across the southwestern border -
Challenges increase for immigrants accessing abortion after Roe reversal
Due to limited English proficiency and undocumented status, immigrants may be hindered or completely barred from traveling to access abortions.Due to limited English proficiency and undocumented status, immigrants may be hindered or completely barred from traveling to access abortions. -
He was freed from a Nicaraguan prison and now urges Biden admin to protect migrants like him
The release of Nicaraguan prisoners has reignited calls from advocates for the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for NicaraguansThe release of Nicaraguan prisoners has reignited calls from advocates for the Biden administration to extend Temporary Protected Status, or TPS, for Nicaraguans -
New Yorkers no longer allowed to renew, enroll in Global Entry and Trusted Travel programs
-Residents of New York are no longer eligible to enroll in or renew Trusted Traveler programs, an official with Donald Trump's administration told Fox News.-Residents of New York are no longer eligible to enroll in or renew Trusted Traveler programs, an official with Donald Trump's administration told Fox News. -
Airport security: What's the difference between TSA PreCheck, CLEAR, and Global Entry?
If you have signed up for TSA PreCheck, you go to the usually shorter line, keep your shoes on, with your computer packed and toiletries stowed away. The cost? Just $85 for five years. That's $17 bucks a year. If you want to step it up and make ...If you have signed up for TSA PreCheck, you go to the usually shorter line, keep your shoes on, with your computer packed and toiletries stowed away. The cost? Just $85 for five years. That's $17 bucks a year. If you want to step it up and make ... -
AILA - DHS Lifts Ban on Trusted Traveler Programs for New York Residents
After New York amended its Green Light Law to allow for information sharing of NY DMV records “as necessary for an individual seeking acceptance into a trusted traveler program,” DHS announced that it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Pro...After New York amended its Green Light Law to allow for information sharing of NY DMV records “as necessary for an individual seeking acceptance into a trusted traveler program,” DHS announced that it will lift its ban on the Trusted Traveler Pro... -
AILA : CBP Announces Upcoming End of Use of Expired U.S. Passports for the Direct Return to the U.S.
CBP announced that as of June 30, 2022, U.S. citizens with expired passports will no longer be allowed to return to the United States. U.S. citizens will be required to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for U.S. passport renewal.CBP announced that as of June 30, 2022, U.S. citizens with expired passports will no longer be allowed to return to the United States. U.S. citizens will be required to contact the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for U.S. passport renewal. -
Agency Failures Make Obtaining Humanitarian Parole Almost Impossible for Afghans
Records show how the USCIS’s response to the high volume of humanitarian parole applications contributed to the massive delays faced by Afghans.Records show how the USCIS’s response to the high volume of humanitarian parole applications contributed to the massive delays faced by Afghans. -
Biden and Trump both plan trips to the Mexico border Thursday, dueling for advantage on immigration
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nation’s broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t...President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will make dueling trips to the U.S-Mexico border on Thursday, as both candidates try to turn the nation’s broken immigration system to their political advantage in an expected campaign rematch t... -
A last sticking point in border security negotiations is humanitarian parole. Here's what that means
The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat...The American Immigration Lawyers Association and Visalaw.ai have released an updated version of their artificial intelligence legal research tool, Gen. The tool now has an expanded library and a document upload feature, making it easier for immigrat... -
The Biden administration escalates its border dispute with Texas after 3 migrants drown
The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro...The Biden administration and Texas Governor Greg Abbott are engaged in a heated border dispute after three migrants drowned while attempting to cross the border. Governor Abbott has taken control of a city park that is a popular route for illegal cro... -
Police in Texas could arrest migrants under a bill that is moving closer to approval by the governor
Texas is moving closer to passing a bill that would grant police the authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the U.S. The bill has sparked heated debates in the Texas Capitol, with Hispanic Democratic lawmakers leading emotional protest...Texas is moving closer to passing a bill that would grant police the authority to arrest migrants and order them to leave the U.S. The bill has sparked heated debates in the Texas Capitol, with Hispanic Democratic lawmakers leading emotional protest... -
Federal judge again declares that DACA is illegal with issue likely to be decided by Supreme Court
A federal judge has declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, but did not order an immediate end to the program. The judge agreed with Texas and eight other states that sued to stop DACA, stating that the power to ad...A federal judge has declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program illegal, but did not order an immediate end to the program. The judge agreed with Texas and eight other states that sued to stop DACA, stating that the power to ad... -
Texas sues Biden administration over asylum rule, saying phone app encourages illegal immigration
The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration to have a newly introduced asylum rule thrown out. Texas is arguing in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the administration's use of a phone app called CBP One is encouraging illegal immigration. The ap...The state of Texas is suing the Biden administration to have a newly introduced asylum rule thrown out. Texas is arguing in a lawsuit filed Tuesday that the administration's use of a phone app called CBP One is encouraging illegal immigration. The ap... -
Immigration reform stalled decade after Gang of 8's big push
Nearly four decades have passed since federal immigration laws got a major rewrite. The last extensive package to pass Congress came under President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and President George H.W. Bush signed a more limited effort four years later. ...Nearly four decades have passed since federal immigration laws got a major rewrite. The last extensive package to pass Congress came under President Ronald Reagan in 1986, and President George H.W. Bush signed a more limited effort four years later. ... -
Texas, Florida push border laws as governors eye presidency
PHOENIX (AP) — Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration.PHOENIX (AP) — Led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs, Texas and Florida are debating especially strict legislation on border security as the GOP tests federal authority over immigration. -
Immigrants, DHS settle case seeking activist targeting info
BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to pay a Vermont-based immigrant advocacy organization $74,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit seeking information about whether advocates were being targeted by immigrati...BURLINGTON, Vt. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has agreed to pay a Vermont-based immigrant advocacy organization $74,000 in legal fees to settle a lawsuit seeking information about whether advocates were being targeted by immigrati... -
Judge: Suit by group critical of immigration can proceed
BOSTON (AP) — A group calling for sharply limiting immigration has scored a legal victory in its federal lawsuit arguing the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S.BOSTON (AP) — A group calling for sharply limiting immigration has scored a legal victory in its federal lawsuit arguing the Biden administration violated environmental law when it halted construction of the U.S.
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