UPDATED: 7th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an administrative stay of the decision of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (noted below) meaning adjustment of status…
In fiscal year 2019, ICE’s Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) officers arrested approximately 143,000 aliens and removed more than 267,000 – which is an increase in removals from the prior…
It is common for our office to hear, " I was denied and I don't understand why I was denied." In the U.S. immigration system, officers have a wide array…
On December 28, 2020, the U.S.Federal Court permanently enjoined, blocked or prevented the USCIS fee increase discussed below. ---------------------------------------- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an astronomical 80%…
On July 9, the Washington Post reported that U.S.Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has shut down printing of documents evidencing legal status and work authorization for immigrants and nonimmigrants, including green…
On July 14, 2020 after lawsuits filed by several states, Harvard and MIT, the Trump administration said it would no longer require international students to attend in-person classes during the…
The "public charge" analysis or determination only applies to individuals seeking a green card or seeking permanent resident status in the U.S. These individuals must prove they will be self-sufficient…
On Sunday, May 24, 2020, the Trump administration issued the following proclamation that reads in part, "I have determined that it is in the interests of the United States to…