The proposed regulations would completely alter the BIA Process. Among many changes, the regulations would remove sua sponte authority; formally removal administrative closure; reduce briefing schedules and time for appeal […]
Archives for August 2020
American Immigration Counsel and Partners Seek Injunction in Suit that Challenge ICE Policies Restricting Attorney Access In El Paso and Otero
The lawsuit challenges ICE policies that deny or restrict detainees ability to make telephone calls at the El Paso Processing Center and the Otero County Processing Center. You can follow […]
District Court Issues Consent Order and Final Statement in Class Action Challenging Delay in Issuance of EADs
On August 21, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio entered a Consent Order and Final Statement regarding the class action lawsuit challenging the delay in issuance of […]
USCIS Issues Guidance on Implementing DHS Acting Secretary’s July 28, 2020, Memorandum on DACA
USCIS will reject all initial DACA requests from individuals who have never previously received DACA and return all fees; accept requests from those who had been granted DACA at any […]
USICS issues Temporary Final Rule Partially Extending Rule on H-2A Requirement Changes Due to COVID-19
The rule continues to allow H-2A employees whose extension of stay H-2A petitions are supported by valid temporary labor certifications issued by DOL to begin work with a new employer […]
USCIS Says Employees can use I-797, Notice of Action for Form I-9 Verification
USCIS announced that due to EAD production delays, employees may use Form I-797, Notice of Action, with a notice date on or after 12/1/19 through 8/20/20 informing approval of an […]
GAO finds Chad Wolf, Ken Cuccinelli are Ineligible for DHS roles
The Government Accountability Office released a report providing that both Chad Wolf, Acting Homeland Security Secretary, and Ken Cuccinelli, Senior Official Performing the Duties of Deputy Secretary are ineligible to […]
Special Texas Chapter Meeting for September 17th
Dear Chapter members, As you may know, AILA has decided to support Immigrants’ List in its effort to support positive immigration reform by defeating President Trump in the upcoming election. […]
Second Circuit Overturns Nationwide Injunction on Public Charge Rule and Limits to Three States
The Court again agreed with a preliminary injunction should be granted, but limited it to the states of New York, Vermont, and Connecticut. NOTE: The Court’s decision had NO EFFECT […]
USCIS Renews Movement Towards Furloughs
Based on Congress’ inability to provide another Coronavirus Relief package, the Agency notified 13,400 of its 20,000 employees that they will be furloughed beginning August 30th. http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2020/08/11/covid-19-stimulus-deal-us-immigration-services-plans-furloughs/3344178001