Title 42 Cancellation Under Temporary Restraining Order

Title 42 Cancellation Under Temporary Restraining Order

The Biden administration’s promise to reform the immigration system met yet another obstacle on April 25, 2022 when a federal judge in Louisiana granted a temporary restraining order on Biden’s plan to terminate Title 42 by May 23, 2022.  Title 42 is a Trump-era...
No Blank Policy Recaptures Original Filing Date

No Blank Policy Recaptures Original Filing Date

The U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, recently approved settlement agreement of Vangala et al. v. USCIS et al., No. 4:20-cv-08143(N.D. Cal.) regarding Trump administration “No Blank Policy” on Applications for asylum and U visa. No Blank Policy...
Staying Abroad Too Long Could Lead to Potential Green Card Loss

Staying Abroad Too Long Could Lead to Potential Green Card Loss

Recently, mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic or other personal reasons; many non-U.S. citizens holding Green Cards stayed outside the U.S. longer than the 1 year allowed period. Upon entry to U.S. at airports or other ports of entry, these Green Card holders faced...
Democrats Determined to Help DREAMERS

Democrats Determined to Help DREAMERS

After the decision by a federal judge to block new Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applicants, House Democrats are facing pressure to find a pathway for citizenship for “DREAMERS”. With little progress made, Democrats are leaning towards an...