More on the Government’s Attempts to Restrict Asylum Protection

May 3rd, 2019
It seems like every month the Administration comes up with yet another way to restrict the ability of asylum seekers to obtain protection from persecution in order to deter the flow of refugees. On April 29, President Trump issued a memorandum orderi… Read More
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USCIS Makes Clear: Controlled Substance–Related Activity is Conditional Bar to Good Moral Character Determinations for Naturalization Purposes

April 29th, 2019
USCIS has issued guidance to clarify that violation of federal controlled-substance law established by a conviction or admission, including for marijuana, remains a conditional bar to establishing good moral character (GMC) for naturalization, even w… Read More
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Another Blow to Asylum Seekers: Attorney General Strips Their Eligibility for Bond

April 26th, 2019
On April 16, the Attorney General (AG) issued a decision in an asylum case, ruling that asylum seekers who entered between ports of entry – even if they establish a credible fear of persecution – are no longer eligible for release on bond by an i… Read More
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Six Month Extension for EADs for Liberians on DED:

April 25th, 2019
President Trump had extended the wind-down period for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through 3/30/20 for certain eligible Liberians. The six-month automatic extension is through 9/27/19, and employment authorization documents currently held by eli… Read More
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Supreme Court Takes Up Citizenship Question on 2020 Census

April 24th, 2019
The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments on April 23 on whether the government can add a citizenship question to the 2020 census. The Court’s decision is expected in late June or July. Read More
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What? I’m Suddenly Not a U.S. Citizen?

April 23rd, 2019
Immigration lawyers have always encountered people who thought they were U.S. citizens only to find out they aren’t. The issue often arises when the individual goes to renew his/her driver’s license and doesn’t have a birth certificate or passp… Read More
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Court Issues Preliminary Injunction Blocking Termination of TPS for Haiti:

April 22nd, 2019
In early April, a district court enjoined the Trump administration from terminating TPS for Haiti, pending a final decision on the merits of the case. The preliminary injunction is effective immediately and will remain in effect pending resolution of… Read More
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Denaturalization Efforts by USCIS

April 19th, 2019
The Trump administration is creating a new office within USCIS to focus on identifying immigrants who are suspected of cheating to get their green cards or citizenship and to initiate denaturalization proceedings against them. The new denaturalizatio… Read More
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Organizations Request TPS for Venezuela:

April 18th, 2019
Over 200 organizations signed a letter to the Departments of Homeland Security and State requesting that Venezuela be designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to the extraordinary and temporary conditions in the country. Read More
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Conditional Residents (I-751 Applicants) Should Expect Interviews by USCIS

April 18th, 2019
In late 2018, USCIS issued a new policy memo that limits when officers can waive the interview requirement for Form I-751, the petition certain marriage-based green card holders must submit to remove the condition on their permanent residence. Under… Read More
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