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Trump Cancels DAPA Plans

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The current president's Secretary of Homeland Security, John Kelly, recently rescinded President Obama's plan to extend protections to certain parents of US citizens and lawful permanent residents. See https://www.maldef.org/assets/pdf/DHS_DAPA_061517.pdf. This change in policy is not a surprise. Instead it is another assault on immigrants who live long, lawful and productive lives in the United States of America and Read More

US Embassies and Consulates To Ask For Social Media Information

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For years, I have asked my clients about their social media. What names are listed on the social media? What countries, states, towns of residence are listed on social media? What employers are listed? Which friends and photos are connected to them via social media? All of that information can be, and has for years, been used by various US government agencies to determine a person's eligibility for immigration Read More

USCIS Extends Haitian TPS for Six Months; Re-Registration Required

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USCIS extended TPS for eligible Haitian for six months. All currently enrolled Haitian TPS recipients MUST RE-REGISTER by July 24, 2017. The new registration will allow the applicant to apply for a new work permit (employment authorization document). USCIS's notice regarding the extension warns Haitian TPS recipients to "prepare for their return to Haiti in the event Haiti’s designation is not extended again, Read More

Proposed “Extreme Vetting” Topics

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AILA recently posted the following information about DOS's proposed supplemental questions for visa applications from certain nations:   The proposed questions includes (quoting from AILA below): "[T]he new 'extreme vetting' questions for certain non-immigrants applying for visas through the consulates. State is requesting emergency review and approval from OMB by May 18, which would be valid for 180 days. Read More

Immigrants Successful In Challenging ICE Detention

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Nationally, ICE is detaining immigrants who under previously administrations would not have been detained. For instance, spouses of US citizens who have filed for certain immigration benefits, for which they are eligible, are being detained at USCIS marriage interviews. While ICE has a legal argument for initial detention of these individuals, it often does not have a basis for continued detention. Moreover, in prior Read More

USCIS Policy Memo about Translators at USCIS Interviews

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On January 17, 2017, USCIS published new guidelines on the use of translators at USCIS interviews. See https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/USCIS/Laws/Memoranda/2017/2017-17-1-RoleUseInterpreters-PM-602-0125-1.pdf. The policy sets forth requirements for the interpreter's qualifications including fluency, competency and impartiality. The policy prohibits the use of an interpreter who is under the age of 18, who Read More

How Can I Check My USCIS Case Status Online?

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USCIS Case Check Status Online If you have an application pending with USCIS you should have received a Receipt Notice from USCIS. That notice will have an application form number, Receipt Number and a Priority Date or Received Date. Also, generally at the bottom left of the form, there will be a USCIS office listed. You can check the status of your case online by going to USCIS.gov/check case status and punching in Read More

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