Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced a new travel ban. It is yet another cruel and discriminatory immigration policy targeting people eligible for lawful pathways to the United States, many of whom are facing crisis-level instability in their home countries....
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New Registration Program Carries Serious Consequences for Noncompliance (and for Those Who Comply?)
Traducción al español a continuación. Many noncitizens who entered the U.S. without a visa are now required to register with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). However, doing so may expose them to removal proceedings, detention, or even criminal prosecution....
USCIS Expands Criteria for Issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) for Immigration Court: What this Means for Immigrants
Traducción al español a continuación. USCIS has announced it will place more applicants for immigration benefits in removal/deportation proceedings, including those who are left out of status if their application is denied, and lawful permanent residents eligible for...
How can DACA recipients protect themselves in uncertain times?
Some people experiencing persecution or hardship in their countries of origin have to make difficult decisions. They may attempt to enter the United States without documentation to flee the threats against their safety or access better opportunities. In many cases,...
A Dark Day for Immigrant Rights: Summary of Trump’s Executive Orders on Immigration
On Monday, President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders that could significantly alter U.S. immigration policy. These actions, if allowed to move forward, will have profound implications for immigrants and their families. Below is an overview of the key...
New Parole in Place program announced for spouses of U.S. citizens
This program could help hundreds of thousands of people, but it will be important to track how the program develops and be prepared to act quickly.
TPS validity extended through December 31, 2022 for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal
Great news! Temporary Protected Status and its included work authorization for current TPS holders from El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras, and Nepal will be extended through December 31, 2022. (They had been set to expire October 4, 2021). Although the...
9 Immigration Takeaways from Inauguration Day
The last five years or so have brought significant changes to the United States' immigration law. With a new presidential administration, 2021 brought more change. Wednesday's Inauguration Day was momentous for immigration, and here is a summary of key developments...
Immigration under Biden: What to Expect
We are almost a week away from Joe Biden and Kamala Harris taking office as President and Vice President of the United States, so we are providing a summary of their proposed immigration plan below. Much of Biden’s immigration plan includes reversing the many hundreds...
New DACA applications or parole?
New DACA applications or parole? Possibly. Prior to today's decision, DHS was processing DACA extensions, but not taking new applications or issuing DACA parole documents. Today's Court decision should compel DHS to accept new applications and travel requests. Of...