Immigration
10.26.20
10.05.20
New USCIS fees and forms blocked
On September 29, 2020, a federal judge blocked implementation of the new USCIS fee rule, largely based on questions regarding the legality of the appointment of Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Chad Wolf.
Category Immigration
08.28.20
Public charge rule blocked again
The controversial public charge rule has been blocked again, but only in three states, and the Trump administration’s enforcement of the rule remains unclear.
Category Immigration
08.25.20
USCIS filing fees changes effective October 2, 2020
On October 2, 2020, the new filing fee schedule for USCIS will go into effect, which will increase most but not all filing fees.
Category Immigration
08.21.20
USCIS will temporarily allow an EAD approval notice, rather...
As a result of litigation, USCIS will in limited circumstances allow an employer to accept notice of an EAD approval, in lieu of the EAD itself, as evidence of employment authorization for purposes of completing Form I-9.
Category Immigration
08.20.20
Remote I-9 rules extended to September 19, 2020
DHS has extended the remote I-9 inspection rules an additional 30 days, and has provided examples of how to properly complete a Form I-9 if utilizing one of the temporary I-9 policies as a result of COVID-19.
Category Immigration
06.18.20
U.S. Supreme Court upholds DACA
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a major victory for “Dreamers” and supporters of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, finding the Trump administration’s decision to terminate DACA was arbitrary and capricious in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA). The decision effectively allows DACA recipients to remain safe from deportation, albeit perhaps temporarily, as the Trump administration and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) review options regarding the future of the DACA program.
Category Immigration
05.28.20
COVID-19 travel restrictions now include Brazil
Brazil joins several other countries for whom the Trump administration has placed travel restrictions as a result of COVID-19
Category Immigration
05.14.20
COVID-19 temporary List B document policy for I-9 purposes
As a result of COVID-19, employers may treat an expired List B identity document as a receipt for I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, purposes.
Category Immigration