DHS has announced the implementation of the Keeping Families Together process, which allows certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens who are in the United States without formal admission or parole to request parole in place under existing statutory authority. DHS started using Form I-131F, Application for Parole in Place for Certain Noncitizen Spouses and Stepchildren of U.S. Citizens,…
Beginning August 14, 2024, DHS implemented new procedures for processing asylum seekers at the northern border with Canada, reducing the time available for legal representation and increasing the use of expedited removal. The Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA), which has been in effect since the previous year, applied to both those who entered the U.S. through Canada and those who…
USCIS has issued a reminder that it will start accepting New Parole applications from August 19 onwards, rejecting those submitted before this date. They have also outlined a list of documents that can be gathered in advance. This announcement reflects the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keeping families united. DHS is establishing a process to consider requests for parole in place…
On June 18, the White House stated that individuals, including DACA recipients and other Dreamers, who have completed a degree at a recognized U.S. university and have been offered employment by a U.S. employer in a field related to their degree, will have expedited access to work visas. Following the White House’s announcement facilitating quicker issuance of certain nonimmigrant work…
President Biden has invoked sections 212(f) and 215(a) of immigration laws to issue a new proclamation and rule that restricts asylum access for migrants entering the United States between ports of entry. In response to heightened immigration challenges, DHS is preparing to establish a case-by-case process for certain noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens who have lived in the U.S. for…
Effective May 6, 2024, USCIS has relocated the processing of Forms I-730, Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition, for following-to-join refugees (FTJ-R) from the Asylum Vetting Center to the USCIS International Operations Division. This change aims to enhance efficiency in handling these petitions by establishing a dedicated team for initial domestic processing. All pending Form I-730 FTJ-R petitions will automatically transfer from the…
