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Options for Afghans to Immigrate to the United States
Afghans who seek to enter the United States can do so through various immigrant visas or other procedures: The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program allows Afghans who work or worked “by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Afghanistan,” as well as family members, to qualify for visas and lawful permanent resident status in […]
By mdeutsch | Published September 27, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, refugees, State Department, US Visa, visa, Visas | Comments Off on Options for Afghans to Immigrate to the United States
USCIS Explains New Delay in Issuing Physical Green Cards
On July 21, 2020, the USCIS Ombudsman issued a letter explaining why permanent residents will experience delay in receiving their physical Permanent Resident Cards (green cards). A green card is evidence of permanent residence, not the actual status. The letter is reproduced in full below. Dear Stakeholder: In June 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
By mdeutsch | Published July 23, 2020 | Posted in Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, Visas | Comments Off on USCIS Explains New Delay in Issuing Physical Green Cards
UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration
July 22, 2020 On July 22, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) further explained the “national interest” exceptions to the current policy of nonissuance of H-1B, L-1, J and Immigrant Visas: For H-1Bs, exceptions are available in these situations: For travel as a public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the […]
By mdeutsch | Published June 23, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, Congress on immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for businesses, immigration for children, immigration for executives, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, labor certification, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration
USCIS Finalizes Changes to “Public Charge” Rule – USCIS FACT SHEET
Here is the USCIS web page on the “public charge” issue. ALERT: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule on Feb. 24, 2020, except in Illinois, where the rule remains enjoined by a federal court as of Jan. 30, 2020. The final rule will apply only to […]
By mdeutsch | Published August 15, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for children, immigration plan, immigration reform, refugees, US Visa, USCIS, visa, Visas | Comments Off on USCIS Finalizes Changes to “Public Charge” Rule – USCIS FACT SHEET
Government Expands Social Media Monitoring of Immigration Applicants
The Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued an investigative report detailing the extent of the greatly increased monitoring of social media by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Monitoring social media sites by DHS is not new; the department has been using the technique for over ten years. As […]
By mdeutsch | Published July 24, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration and crime, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, Practice of immigration law, State Department, US Visa, Visas | Comments Off on Government Expands Social Media Monitoring of Immigration Applicants
DHS Plans to End Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed amending its rule permitting employment authorization for H‑4 dependent spouses. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issues H‑4 visas to the spouses and minor children of H‑1B visa holders. Currently, an H‑4 dependent spouse is permitted to receive an employment authorization under certain conditions, specifically if the H‑1B visa holder is […]
By mdeutsch | Published February 26, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence | Tagged employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, immigration plan, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, work permits | Comments Off on DHS Plans to End Employment Authorization for H-4 Spouses
How You Can Support the Fight Against Family Detention and Family Separation
Dear clients and friends: Many have asked me what they can do about the current crisis and national horror, family separation. Here are the legal organizations I am supporting in this fight: American Immigration Council The American Immigration Council, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, is a powerful voice in promoting laws, policies, and attitudes that honor our […]
By mdeutsch | Published June 22, 2018 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, Congress on immigration, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration and crime, immigration attorneys, immigration court decisions, immigration for children, immigration general, immigration plan, refugees, undocumented workers | Comments Off on How You Can Support the Fight Against Family Detention and Family Separation
Pres. Trump Has Kept His Word and Ramped Up Deportations Significantly
One of the few areas where the Trump administration is actually accomplishing its goals is in deporting a lot more of the people who lack permission to be in the United States. An article by the American Immigration Council, reprinted in full below, sets it out nicely: Six Months of Immigration Enforcement Under the New […]
By Morris Deutsch | Published July 24, 2017 | Posted in Immigration News | Tagged Asylum, Barack Obama, Congress on immigration, deferred action status, family-based immigration, foreign workers, I-9 discrimination, Immigration, immigration and crime, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, refugees, undocumented workers, work permits | Comments Off on Pres. Trump Has Kept His Word and Ramped Up Deportations Significantly
Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Trump Travel Ban to Take Effect
Deutsch, Killea and Eapen, Immigration Law Firm, will regularly update its blog to cover immigration under the Trump administration. Contact any of our attorneys if you have a concern. Monday, June 26, 2017: The U.S. Supreme Court decided to hear the government’s appeal of two lower court decisions that had blocked President Trump’s executive order banning travel from […]
By Morris Deutsch | Published July 2, 2017 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, homeland security, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, refugees, State Department, US Visa, visa, Visas | Comments Off on Supreme Court Allows Limited Version of Trump Travel Ban to Take Effect
“Extreme Vetting” – Supplemental Questions to be asked of Visa Applicants
DHS notice of request for emergency OMB approval and public comment on a new Form DS-5535, Supplemental Questions for Visa Applicants, to collect information from visa applicants who have been determined to warrant additional scrutiny in connection with terrorism or other national security-related visa ineligibilities. Comments are due 5/18/17. If granted, the emergency approval is […]
By Morris Deutsch | Published May 4, 2017 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News | Tagged applying for immigration, Diversity Visa DV Lottery, employment-based immigration, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration general, immigration plan, nonimmigrant visas, obtaining us visa in canada, professional workers, State Department, US Visa, visa, Visas | Comments Off on “Extreme Vetting” – Supplemental Questions to be asked of Visa Applicants
