USCIS May Reopen H-1B Petitions Denied Under Three Rescinded Policy Memos
50 or so days into the new Biden administration and we are beginning to see some real policy changes and a return to normalcy, a welcome occurrence after the undue[…]
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USCIS Rescinds Two Policy Memos Regarding H-1B Petitions and Issues New Guidance
In the wake of the ITServe victory, part of USCIS’ settlement with the plaintiffs in that case was that the agency agreed to rescind its “Contracts and Itineraries Requirements for[…]
Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
Yet another reminder to all of our readers of President Trump’s recent memo making it mandatory for state and local agencies to sue I-864 sponsors for all means-tested benefits that[…]
Presidential Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
A reminder to all of our readers of President Trump’s recent memo making it mandatory for state and local agencies to sue I-864 sponsors for all means-tested benefits that are[…]
Trump Issues Memorandum on Enforcing the Legal Responsibilities of Sponsors of Aliens
Today Trump issued a memorandum making it mandatory for state and local agencies to sue I-864 sponsors for all means-tested benefits that are paid to adjustment of status applicants/beneficiaries. These[…]
White House Issues Presidential Memorandum on Combating High Nonimmigrant Overstay Rates
Today the White House issued a memo with the stated purpose of combating high nonimmigrant visa overstay rates. The memorandum gives broad authority to the Secretary of State, Attorney General,[…]
ICE issues guidance to dismiss removal cases with approved petitions
On August 20, 2010, John Morton, Assistant Secretary for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) issued a memorandum providing guidance on pending removal cases. The hope is to reduce the huge[…]