June 2023 » ImmigrationUSA

VAWA

VAWA: From Surviving to Thriving and Rising Above Domestic Violence

VAWA enables an abused spouse, partner, child, or parent to self-petition to become a legal permanent resident (green card holder). A survivor of domestic violence may self-petition if he or she is a victim of battery or extreme cruelty committed by certain individuals.

June 29, 2023

Deportation

Supreme Court Rules States Can’t Challenge Biden’s Deportation Guidelines

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that Texas and Louisiana cannot challenge President Biden’s immigration arrest and deportation guidelines.

June 29, 2023

H-1B

USCIS Can Require Amended H-1B Petitions for Employee Location Changes, Court Rules

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has the authority to require employers to file an amended H-1B petition when their workers are moved to a new location, according to a recent court ruling.

June 28, 2023

Welcome Corps

Anticipation Builds for Phase 2 of The Welcome Corps Program and Long-Awaited Reunions

People are eagerly waiting for updates on the Welcome Corps Program. Phase 1 of the program launched successfully on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. This marks a significant milestone for the Welcome Corps program, as the first group of refugees privately sponsored by Americans arrived in the United States.

June 28, 2023

Freedom of Speech

Supreme Court Supports Ban on Encouraging Illegal Immigration

Encouraging illegal immigration to the United States is a federal crime per the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court agreed with the U.S. Justice Department in the reversal of a lower court’s ruling that the law is unconstitutional as it limits freedom of speech under the First Amendment.

June 28, 2023

Employment Based Visa

Updates to Employment-Based Visas

Updates to employment-based visas have been announced, including H-1B, prevailing wages, L-1 visas, and more. More detailed announcements are expected in the coming months.

June 28, 2023

Deportation

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Deportation for Obstruction Without Active Issue

The United States Supreme Court found that crimes including obstruction of justice are deportable offenses, whether there is an active law enforcement investigation or court case pending or not. This is a change from the previous approach.

June 22, 2023

Refugee

Welcome Corps Welcomes First Group of Refugees to the U.S.

The first group of refugees to be privately sponsored through the Welcome Corps program arrive in the U.S. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. The goal is to support over 5,000 refugees with sponsorship through Welcome Corps.

June 22, 2023

S Visa

Embracing Second Chance with S Visa

S visa gives aliens who assist US law enforcement to investigate and prosecute crimes and terrorist activities with a second chance.

June 22, 2023

Temporary Protected Status

TPS Status Extension Details Announced

Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension updates for qualifying people from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua were announced by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

June 21, 2023