USCIS announced it has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, […]
Archives for February 2021
Biden Administration Ends ‘Safe Third Country’ Agreements
On February 6, the Biden administration fulfilled a campaign promise by announcing that it had formally suspended the ACAs and begun the process of withdrawing from them. Under the ACAs—also known as […]
DHS Announces Process to Address Individuals in Mexico with Active MPP Cases
Beginning on February 19, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin phase one of a program to restore safe and orderly processing at the southwest border. DHS will begin […]
Donations Committee Preparing to Release Application for 2021
The Donations Committee has been confirmed and is preparing to release the application for donations for 2021. We expect to release this in the next week or so. The deadline […]
Pearsall Immigration Court May Be Closed Next Week
Please see email from EOIR Public Information Officer Barnes regarding issues in Pearsall. Please contact the court for information regarding your hearings.
Federal Judge Extends TRO on Biden’s 100 Day Moratorium
The federal court in Texas issued an order extending the temporary restraining order enjoining the government from executing a 100-day pause on removals. Judge Drew Tipton said that he found […]
President Biden Issues Three Executive Orders Related to Immigration
I. ESTABLISHMENT OF INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON THE REUNIFICATION OF FAMILIES Biden’s executive order establishes the Family Reunification Task Force, which will work to reunite families after years of unjust, […]
EOIR to Hold Information Sessions on ECAS Systemp for Port Isabel and San Antonio Immigration Courts
The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) invites you to participate in a one-hour virtual ECAS information session as the agency launches the EOIR Courts & Appeals System (ECAS) at […]
AILA South Florida Chapter Holds 42nd Annual CLE – February 24-26th
You may get more information and register at: https://ailasoflacle2021.vc.commpartners.com/
Notes From Liaison Meeting with Houston CBP Field Office – December 3, 2020
Below, please find the notes from the Liaison Meeting with the Houston CBP Field Office from December 3, 2020. Special thanks to Beatriz Trillos Ballerini for providing the information.