October 5, 2022 » ImmigrationUSA

Border Search

Retention Policy of Electronic Devices Seized at Border Under Review

The retention policy of electronic devices seized at the border for individuals entering the U.S. is being considered by the first circuit court following one circumstance of a device being held for over 70 days.

October 5, 2022

Detention Policy

Existence of a Non-Detention Policy Challenged by Florida

The state of Florida is requesting a trial to determine if the Biden administration is suggesting the release of individuals who are subject to detention. The state has asked a federal judge to first confirm that the state has the standing to proceed. The alleged non-detention policy existence, per the state of Florida, is part of the Parole and Alternatives to Detention policy issued by the Biden administration in November of 2021. Florida claims this policy is a subpart of creating a non-detention policy.

October 5, 2022

F-1

Foreign STEM Grads Work Policy Upheld

A policy put in place by the Obama administration has been challenged but upheld. Foreign STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) graduates who are on student visas continue to have up to three years of work authorization after graduation. The D.C. circuit court found the foreign STEM grads work policy supports the reason behind the F-1 visa program.

October 5, 2022