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Deportation

Self-Deportation Period Includes Weekends, Federal Holidays

The 60-day deadline for voluntary self-deportation now includes weekends and federal holidays, as determined by a panel in the Tenth Circuit. This represents a departure from the previous ruling in the Ninth Circuit Court.

September 13, 2023

DOL

Potential Government Shutdown Impact on Immigration

The United States government funding expires on September 30, 2023. If Congress does not pass a funding bill by then, a government shutdown is possible on October 1, 2023.

September 13, 2023

EAD

Upcoming Deadline for TPS Beneficiaries EAD Extension

Qualifying Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders may be eligible for an EAD extension of an additional 540 days. To qualify, individuals need to submit their request by October 26, 2023.

September 12, 2023

Affirmative Asylum

New Requirement for Interpreters at Asylum Interviews

Starting on September 13, 2023, affirmative asylum applicants who are not fluent in English are required to bring their own interpreters to their asylum interviews.

September 12, 2023

administrative closure

Biden Administration Proposes to Expand Immigration Judges’ Authority to Pause Removal Cases

The Biden administration is proposing to make immigration judges’ authority to pause qualifying removal cases a permanent policy. This authority, known as administrative closure, is not explicitly stated in regulations, but the Biden proposal would make it explicit.

September 8, 2023

Fiancé Visa

The K-1 Visa and Marriage Requirements

The K-1 visa, also known as the fiancé visa, allows the foreign fiancé(e) of a U.S. citizen to enter the United States to marry within 90 days of their arrival. If the couple does not marry within 90 days, the foreign national must leave the United States.

September 7, 2023

Rio Grande Barrier

Texas Ordered to Remove Floating Barrier from Rio Grande River

A federal judge ordered Texas to remove a floating barrier from the Rio Grande River. The barrier, installed by the state in an attempt to reduce illegal border crossings, was found to be in violation of the Rivers and Harbors Appropriation Act.

September 7, 2023

employment-based green card

Green Card Backlog Hits New Record

There is a new record of 1.8 million employment-based cases in the green card backlog setting a new high according to an analysis from the CATO Institute.

September 7, 2023