Challenge to the Travel Ban to Be Heard by the Supreme Court
The US Supreme Court has announced an interest in hearing a challenge to the latest enactment of the Trump administration’s Travel Ban. Last March, the Court allowed
Read More »The Deadline for Congress to Act on DACA Moves Closer
With the deadline to end DACA set for March 5, 2018, the urgency for Congress to step in is becoming increasingly necessary. However, it is unclear how concrete this deadline
Read More »What We’re Watching: Government Shutdown
Government Shutdown Still Possible Less than 24 hours remain until federal funding runs out, and the Senate is still uncertain about the passage of H.R. 195, a House
Read More »ICE Announces New Workplace Enforcement Efforts Following Nationwide Raids
On January 10, 2018, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials conducted raidsof about 100 7-Eleven convenience stores across the country, arresting 21 people
Read More »China Simplifies Requirements for R Visa for High Skilled Talent
As of January 1, 2018, China’s R Visa will be issued to qualified applicants, granting multiple-entries for a period of up to 180 days. The R Visa will be valid in
Read More »EU Tightens Borders by Adopting Entry/Exit System
The EU Council adopted an Entry/Exit System regulation amending the Schengen border code published on December 9, 2017. The recent changes are made in an effort for the
Read More »UAE Requires Police Clearance for Residence Visa Processing
Starting February 4, 2018, UAE will require police clearance certificates (PCC) for all incoming immigrant workers applying for Residence Visas. PCCs must be legalized,
Read More »Clarification Provided for Brazil’s New Immigration Law
On November 21, 2017, Brazil introduced a new immigration law containing several regulations which have been published in stages. The Brazil government is still in the
Read More »Acting Head of EOIR Given Permanent Position
James McHenry has been named the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review, which processes immigration cases and appeals. The agency has experienced a large
Read More »USCIS Resumes Accepting DACA Applications
Reversing its prior policy, USCIS is again accepting DACA renewal applications after a California judge issued an order reinstating the program. Multiple DACA recipients sued
Read More »USCIS Quells Rumors about H-1B Extension Limits
USCIS has confirmed that it is no longer considering eliminating the ability of H-1B holders to extend beyond the six-year limit. “The agency is considering a number of
Read More »Upcoming ACR I-Card Holder Changes Announced for the Philippines
The Philippines’ Bureau of Immigration now requires holders of the Alien Certificate of Registration Identity Cards (ACR I-Cards) to file Annual Reports (ARs) by March 3,
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