Immigration
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U.S. President Joe Biden’s time in office has brought about significant reform to immigration policy, his first year in office culminating in more than 200 executive actions on immigration as of the day before the first anniversary of his inauguration. The Biden administration’s approach to immigration policy change was characterized by its haste to undo […]

As U.S. immigrant populations reach all-time highs, experts predict a greater contribution to the country’s population growth, according to multiple reports. The impact of immigration on U.S. population growth is not a new revelation. In a 2015 report, the Pew Research Center said that immigrants would play a key role in the country’s population growth […]

Ukrainian nationals will now be eligible for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), according to a statement by U.S. secretary of homeland security Alejandro Mayorkas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a statement in early March designating Ukraine for TPS for 18 months on the basis of ongoing armed conflict in the country brought about by […]

It’s no secret that the pandemic has disrupted regular operations as we had known them. It’s also no secret that immigration court cases are notorious for backlogging the U.S. judicial system. A combination of the two has meant historically concentrated backlogs in immigration court cases in the past couple of years, which, according to a […]

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration may implement new measures in preparation for an uptick in arrivals of Ukrainian refugees in the coming months. Since Russia launched its military offensive in Ukraine in late February, an estimated 3 million refugees have fled the country. Many marked neighboring European countries as destinations for refuge, but advocates and […]

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, backlogs have stunted immigration court proceedings. Virtual hearings and altogether pauses in proceedings led to delays and backups in the system and its output. But the pandemic only added to a history of backlogs plaguing the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the immigration courts that […]

A new measure will help noncitizens in the U.S. with pending work authorization avoid employment gaps and stabilize the continuity of operations for U.S. employers, according to a new press release. On May 3, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for employment […]

In a 5-4 vote, the U.S. Supreme Court held that federal courts lack jurisdiction to review facts found during discretionary relief proceedings and other provisions. This applies to Pankajkumar Patel and his wife Jyotsnaben. In 2007, the couple applied for adjustment to become lawful permanent residents. Part of any adjustment of status application requires the […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) frequently releases data on their website that is found useful to both attorneys, and the general public. The statistics highlight information as it relates to applicants and their cases, as well as policies, court decisions, and regulations that impact USCIS and applications at USCIS. Using the valuable statistics […]

This August, the White House will release a final rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). DACA has been subjected to several legal challenges, namely by states like Texas, who argue that DACA brings unnecessary work onto the government, causing economic losses and increasing government resources used. Several majority Republican states joined Texas in […]