Federal Court Allows South Sudan TPS Termination to Move Forward Following Supreme Court Decision
A federal judge in Massachusetts has denied efforts to continue blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan, clearing the way for the
Read More »USCIS Issues New TPS Updates for Ethiopia and South Sudan
USCIS has issued updated guidance for Ethiopia and South Sudan TPS beneficiaries, extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under ongoing
Read More »DHS Expands 9-11 Biometric Fee to More H-1B and L-1 Extension Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that will significantly expand the circumstances under which certain employers must pay the 9-11 Response
Read More »Trump Administration Signs New Executive Orders Targeting Birth Tourism and Birthright Citizenship Eligibility
President Donald Trump has signed two new executive orders aimed at limiting the circumstances under which certain children born in the United States may acquire U.S.
Read More »Federal Court Narrows Earlier Relief in TPS and Asylum Fee Litigation
In a significant update to EIG’s prior coverage of Federal Court Temporarily Blocks Portions of USCIS TPS and Asylum Fee Policies, a federal judge in Massachusetts has
Read More »USCIS Issues New TPS Updates for Burma and Somalia
USCIS has issued updated guidance for Burma (Myanmar) and Somalia TPS beneficiaries, extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) under ongoing
Read More »Federal Court Confirms Haiti TPS Injunction No Longer in Effect Following Supreme Court Decision
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has confirmed that the court order previously blocking the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti is no longer in
Read More »USCIS Restores Officer Discretion to Deny Incomplete Immigration Applications Without RFEs
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new policy guidance that restores officers’ discretion to deny immigration benefit requests when applicants
Read More »DOS Launches Public Charge Bond Pilot for Certain Immigrant Visa Applicants
The U.S. Department of State has announced the implementation of a new Public Charge Bond process for selected immigrant visa applicants as part of a pilot program. The
Read More »USCIS Extends TPS-Related Work Authorization for South Sudan and Ethiopia Through August 6, 2026
USCIS has issued updated guidance regarding the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for South Sudan and Ethiopia, confirming that certain TPS-related Employment
Read More »DOS Finalizes Permanent Visa Bond Program for Certain B-1/B-2 Travelers
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has finalized regulations establishing a permanent Visa Bond Program for certain B-1/B-2 (business and tourist) visa applicants. The rule
Read More »USCIS Announces TPS Terminations for Syria, Haiti, and Yemen; Somalia Receives Short Extension
USCIS has issued updated guidance affecting Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from Syria, Haiti, Yemen, and Somalia, following the U.S. Supreme Court’s
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