Justice Department Vacates Asylum Precedents That Harmed Victims of Violence
Attorney General Merrick Garland Vacates Asylum Precedents That Harmed Victims of Violence Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated two precedent decisions, Matter of A-B- and Matter of L-E-A-, both of which were issued by Attorneys General under the Trump...
New Guidance Regarding Civil Immigration Enforcement and Removal Policies and Priorities
United States Immigration prosecutors have now been given broad discretion in which cases they decide to pursue or drop altogether, according to government guidance issued by chief ICE attorney John Trasviña. This guidance will assist in identifying opportunities at...
USCIS Temporarily Suspends Biometrics Requirement for Certain Form I-539 Applicants
Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application To Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of...