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Supreme Court Justice Alito Further Delays Texas Immigration Law

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Alito extended an order further delaying The Texas immigration law known as SB4. Just after the previous order expired, Justice Alito issued the order to pause the law until further updates are provided.

March 19, 2024

Asylum

Faster and Tougher Asylum Screening Results in Fewer Approvals

Asylum interview screening at the border is being completed at twice the rate per month as a year ago, per DHS, with fewer approval being granted.

March 18, 2024

DACA

Update on DACA Renewals

DACA renewals are still available for qualifying holders. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (UCSIC) continues to focus on adjudicating these DACA renewal requests in a timely manner.

March 18, 2024

SCOTUS

Texas Migrant Arrest Law Further Delayed By Supreme Court Justice

The Texas migrant arrest law that gives state authorities the power to detain undocumented migrants has been further delayed by Supreme Court Justice Alito.

March 14, 2024

EAD

Initial Refugee Employment Authorization Document Process Simplified

USCIS revealed a new streamlined process for refugees to receive their Employment Authorization Document. Specific requirements apply.

March 13, 2024

April 2024 Visa Bulletin

April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Only Two Dates in Family-Based Preference Category See Movement and FY2024 Projections

The Department of State has released the April 2024 visa bulletin. In the Family-Based Preference category in the April 2024 visa bulletin, only two dates have moved for the Date of Filing and Final Action charts.

March 11, 2024

Uncategorized

H-1B Registration for FY2025: Now Open

FY2025 H-1B cap petition registrations are now open, as of noon Eastern time on March 6, 2024. The registration period remains open until noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.

March 8, 2024

Texas immigration

Texas Immigration Law Under Consideration by The U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to consider a Texas immigration law, SB4, which is supposed to go into effect on March 10, 2024.

March 5, 2024

Presidential Ballot

U.S. Supreme Court Rules States Cannot Exclude Trump from Ballot

The Supreme Court determined states cannot remove Presidential candidates from their ballots. The Court stated that only Congress has the authority to remove a federal candidate from the ballot.

March 5, 2024

USCIS

USCIS Forms Required April 1, 2024, With No Grace Period

Updated USCIS forms are required to be used as of April 1, 2024. No grace period applies to this change. The update coincides with the new fee rule.

March 4, 2024