October 2024 » ImmigrationUSA

Canadian immigration

Canadian Immigration Numbers to Decline

Canadian immigration numbers are to drop for the first time in years. This change marks a significant shift, as Canada is usually known for welcoming immigrants.

October 30, 2024

Removal Flights

U.S. Executes Removal Flight to India

A removal flight back to India was conducted on October 22, 2024, by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, through Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

October 29, 2024

EAD

Call for DHS to Clear Immigrant Employment Authorization Backlog

A group of 70 Democratic lawmakers are asking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to fix the immigrant employment authorization backlog before President Biden’s term ends.

October 25, 2024

Asylum

Circuit Court Divided on Asylum Seekers’ Required Location

A panel from the Ninth Circuit Court came to a split decision about a law on processing asylum seekers.

October 25, 2024

Asylum

Sixteen States Contest the Authority of Border Asylum Officers

A group of sixteen states, led by Texas, are questioning whether border asylum officers can approve asylum requests.

October 24, 2024

Keeping Families Together

Texas Lacks Standing in Spousal Parole Program, says Biden Administration

The Biden Administration says Texas cannot challenge the ‘Keeping Families Together’ spousal parole program.

October 23, 2024

TPS

Lebanese Nationals in the U.S. Granted TPS and DED Opportunities

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that eligible Lebanese nationals in the United States can apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).

October 22, 2024

H-1B

Back Pay Owed Due to Delayed Reporting of H-1B Employee Termination

A recent lawsuit highlighted the importance of employers quickly informing USCIS when an H-1B employee is terminated.

October 22, 2024

Expedite Requests

Updated Policy Guidance Clarifies Expedite Requests

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to clarify how they handle expedite requests. This update affects requests related to travel, urgent humanitarian needs, emergencies, and government interests.

October 22, 2024

non-minister religious workers

End Date for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program Approaching

A program allowing non-minister religious workers to immigrate to the U.S. will end on December 20, 2024. President Biden has extended the EB-4 visa program for these workers until that date

October 18, 2024