Work permits for asylum-applicants could be delayed months (también en español)
Work permits for asylum-applicants could be delayed months but signs are pointing in the right direction....
USCIS Changes Policy for 3- & 10-Year Immigration Bars (también en español)
On June 24, 2022, USCIS changed its policy about where immigrants can spend their time for the 3- and 10-year bars for unlawful presence in the U.S. Under the 3-year bar, immigrants who spend more than 6 months in the U.S. without status but less than one year and then leave the U.S., have to [&hell...
Updates on Immigration Options for Cuban Arrivals (también en español)
For decades, Cubans have been treated differently than most other immigrants who come to the U.S. Under immigration law, any Cuban who is paroled into the U.S. can apply for a green card one year after entering the U.S. This is called the Cuban Adjustment Act. If an immigration officer gives someone...
Current Rules on Work Permits for Asylum Seekers: Advice from an Immigration Attorney (también en español)
Over the last 2-3 years, the rules surrounding work permit eligibility for asylum seekers have seemingly changed every month. Under former President Trump’s administration, the Department of Homeland Security enacted strict eligibility rules on asylum seekers’ ability to get work authorization. ...
NEW RULES COULD MAKE SIGNIFICANT CHANGES TO ASYLUM PROCESSING (también en español)
On March 24, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice released a joint rule to change the processing for asylum applications and interviews for people coming to the U.S. Here are the highlights:...
Biden to Restart MPP “Remain in Mexico” Policy
The Biden Administration will restart the controversial Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) program as soon as next week. MPP, which was started by former President Trump, requires most individuals seeking asylum at the border to wait in Mexico while their asylum claim is processed in the U.S. It has...
EOIR Announces New Self-Help Tools for Immigration Court
Yesterday, the immigration court system, EOIR, released a new portal for individuals in immigration court to check the status of their case and change their address electronically if they move. ...
Basic Tips from an Immigration Lawyer: Arrests, Charges, and Convictions
What is the difference between being arrested, charged, and convicted? ¿Cuál es la diferencia entre ser arrestado, acusado y condenado? An arrest is when you are confined by law enforcement, either in handcuffs or in jail. A charge is when a prosecutor believes you committed a crime and wants a ju...
Fifth Circuit Decision Could Open Door to Reopening Old Immigration Cases
On Monday, September 27, 2021, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a decision that could have lasting effects on hundreds of thousands of old immigration court cases. The Fifth Circuit ruled that noncitizens with in absentia orders of removal have the right to reopen their cases if their charg...