The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) published a final rule that will dramatically modify how Employment Authorization Documents (“EAD”) are issued in the asylum context. The changes proposed are focused on disincentivizing aliens from filing “frivolous, fraudulent or otherwise non-meritorious asylum applications”. Presently, when an asylum applicant has had their... read more →
Jun
26
Jun
22
Moments ago, President Trump issued a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” This Proclamation only applies to persons outside the United States as of June 22, 2020 who are seeking admission to the United States as an H-1B,... read more →
Jun
19
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) suspended in-person services at its field offices, asylum office and application support centers on March 18, 2020. USCIS has continued its internal operations during this closure but have reopened certain offices to the public on June... read more →
Jun
18
1.- What is the decision that the Supreme Court recently issued regarding DACA on June 18, 2020? At the discretion of the Supreme Court, the decision to end DACA was contrary to the Administrative Procedures Act and should not be applied. The Court agrees with other federal judges that the... read more →
Jun
12
The outbreak and spread of the COVID-19 pandemic has not only put a strain on the medical profession in the United States, but has also exposed areas of concern and vulnerability within the profession as a whole. As a country, we have been experiencing shortage in medical personnel, which is... read more →
Jun
05
A person who entered the United States in valid visa status and was inspected, admitted or paroled and who meets other requirements may be able to adjust their status. This means they may apply for and receive permanent residency ( a “green card”) without departing the United States. There are... read more →
May
15
Aiming to prioritize the employment of U.S. workers during economic recovery following the COVID-19 outbreak, on April 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed an executive order (“EO”) suspending entry of certain immigrants. Although the EO may be modified or extended, it is presently in effect for 60 days (until on... read more →
May
13
The current COVID-19 or coronavirus outbreak has affected every government agency to varying degrees. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is no exception. As ICE is tasked with immigrant check-in appointments, detention and removal, instances of interpersonal contact between immigrants and ICE employees can be very high, creating issues during a time... read more →
May
04
Ahora más que nunca, es crucial que la persona que usted está confiando para manejar su caso de inmigracion sea un profesional con su respectiva licencia. En la mayoría de países latinos y en algunos países Europeos, debido a los estrictos requerimientos establecidos por la ley, pocas personas alcanzan el... read more →