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DHS Reports Improved Processing for Student and Exchange Visitors

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released an update on the process of improving the experience for individuals accessing the Department of Homeland Security services. Improvements for exchange visitors and student visas were mentioned specifically.

May 31, 2023

Temporary Protected Status

The Benefits of Temporary Protected Status

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is designed to allow foreign nationals from countries with unsafe conditions to reside and work legally in the United States and to potentially travel abroad a with safe return to the U.S.

May 25, 2023

U Visa

Our Perspective: From Victims to Survivors and the U Visa

The U Visa is for noncitizen victims of certain crimes granted in exchange for cooperating in a police investigation or prosecution of criminal activity.

May 24, 2023

Florida Immigration Law

Understanding Florida’s New Law on Undocumented Immigrants: Implications for Employees

Employees in the state of Florida should be aware of a recently enacted law that aims to address the issue of undocumented immigrants within the state. This law introduces several provisions that carry significant implications.

May 22, 2023

DACA

Federal Judge Sets Hearing Date for DACA Program’s Legality and Future

A hearing is scheduled on June 1, 2023, prior to deciding if the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program is legal and will continue.

May 22, 2023

Parole Programs

USCIS Revamps Selection Process for Parole Program Supporters

Each month, the U.S. government allows up to 30,000 noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela to apply for advance travel authorization through the parole program. Because the number of people offering sponsorship exceeds the monthly travel authorization cap, the selection process has been updated.

May 21, 2023

State Dept.

June 2023 Visa Bulletin: Dates Holding Steady

The June 2023 Visa Bulletin has been released by the Department of State. The dates in the visa bulletin are the earliest priority date that will be processed in June 2023.

May 15, 2023

immigration bill

House Passes Secure the Border Act Amid Threat of Biden Veto

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Secure the Border Act. It now moves to the U.S. Senate. The immigration bill suggests changes to some policies created by the Biden administration and makes some Trump era policies active again.

May 12, 2023

Asylum

Updated Final Rule: Enhancing Legal Pathways

The expiration of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Title 42 public health order on May 11, 2023, marked the return to Title 8 for immigration processing, emphasizing the importance of legal pathways for entry into the United States. The recent implementation of the Lawful Pathways Final Rule aims to encourage migrants to follow safe, legal, and orderly procedures.

May 12, 2023

Employment Eligibility Verification

Temporary Flexibilities for Employment Eligibility Verification Ending

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the temporary flexibilities for Form I-9, employment eligibility verification is coming to an end.

May 10, 2023