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Administrative Immigration Case

Attorney General Review of Administrative Immigration Matters Announced

The Attorney General is now eligible to review immigration-related decisions made by administrative law judges. This is in keeping with the U.S. Supreme Court announcement.

October 19, 2023

Asylum

Challenged Requiring CBP One App Usage Denied by Judge

A federal judge denied a challenge to the policy that requires asylum seekers use the CBP One app, citing a precedent established by the U.S. Supreme Court.

October 17, 2023

change of address

Online Change of Address Option Announced by USCIS

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a convenient tool known as Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA). This online feature is designed to make it easier for individuals with pending applications, petitions, or requests to update their address information with USCIS.

October 12, 2023

Diversity Visa

Diversity Visa 2025 Registration Period Open

The registration period for the Diversity Visa 2025 program is now open. It started on October 4, 2023, and will run until Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at 12:00 noon, Eastern Standard Time (EST).

October 11, 2023

Visa Bulletin

November 2023 Visa Bulletin: Minor Updates

The Department of State (DOS) released the November 2023 Visa Bulletin. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment of status applications to be filled in November 2023.

October 11, 2023

Cameroon

TPS for Cameroon Nationals Extended and Redesignated

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending and renewing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Cameroon nationals. This means that if you qualify, you can get TPS benefits for an extra 18 months, starting from December 8, 2023, until June 7, 2025.

October 6, 2023

Board of Immigration Appeals

Availability of Judicial Review Reaffirmed by U.S. Supreme Court

The Supreme Court found that appellate courts have the authority to review immigration cases prior to exhausting administrative options. This is a great relief as courts are backlogged.

October 5, 2023

STEM OPT

STEM OPT Program Upheld by Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court recently made a significant decision by refusing to consider a challenge to the STEM OPT program. This decision is a major victory for individuals who rely on this valuable program.

October 5, 2023

India visas

Indian Visa Processing Goal Exceed, Domestic Visa Renewal Update

The U.S. Mission to India set a goal in 2023 to process one million visa applications for people visiting the United States as nonimmigrants. They actually processed even more than that.

October 4, 2023

Temporary Protected Status

Venezuela TPS Program Updates

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to 18 months and also redesignated Venezuela for the TPS program.

October 4, 2023