USCIS to start reopening around June 4, 2020
USCIS recently announced that it is preparing to reopen some of its offices and resume naturalization ceremonies and adjustment interviews ...
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The June 2020 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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“Secret Evidence” denials are unconstitutional
On April 14, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals (which is one level below the U.S. Supreme Court) ruled ...
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U.S. Embassy cancels visa interviews through May 31, 2020
The U.S. Embassy in Manila announced that because of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is canceling all immigrant and nonimmigrant visa ...
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The May 2020 Priority Dates
Each month, the Visa Office of the State Department publishes, in the Visa Bulletin, the priority dates for that particular ...
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Trump’s executive order “suspending” immigration
On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) or Proclamation, effective at 11:59 PM on April 23, ...
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USCIS announces “flexibility” for non-immigrants during COVID-19
On April 13, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will exercise more flexibility for non-immigrants who must ...
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New hope for maintaining status
On April 2, 2020, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that if an alien failed to maintain lawful status ...
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COVID-19 immigration update
With the advent of the Covid-19 pandemic, along with “stay-at-home,” “shelter in place,” quarantines, travel bans, etc., there has been ...
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