CW-1 Status Extension Petition Filing Guide
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced special considerations for certain CW-1 petitions seeking an extension of status for temporary workers in the
December 1, 2023
Category: u.s. immigration law archives
In recent news, in an article titled, Trump Administration Begins Sending Asylum Seeker to Guatemala, this past Tuesday under a new rule the U.S. has decided to send back asylum seekers from Honduras and El Salvador back to Guatemala. Unbelievably the U.S government has come to an agreement to send asylum seekers without their consent back to Guatemala when arriving to the U.S borders without a visa or permission of entry. This now means, refuges will be denied any sort of entry or protection unless they are able provide enough evidence and proof to an asylum officer that they are at risk of being tortured and victimized if they are sent to Guatemala.
This idea of “Safe Third Country” has been an objective that the Trump administration has tried to pass and are still attempting to convince other countries that rest along the borders to also sign to allow refugees to seek asylum in their country rather than the U.S. In addition, the U.S had claimed that the Department of Homeland Security had verified that Guatemala was fit to properly evaluate and provide fair measures to determine whether the refugee was eligible for asylum. Yet, eyebrows were raised when it was found that the asylum office in Guatemala had fewer than ten employees. Days before this agreement was set to carry out, Department of Homeland Security made claims that they were unsure whether Guatemala would be able to provide the proper needs for refugees such as food, shelter and other necessities.
Trump administration needs to properly reconsider the new rule before allowing it to go into full effect. Refugees come the U.S with the intention of seeking help and protection and should not be thrown into a country where they too face life threating events.
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Post-Employment Options for Nonimmigrants Part 2:
Workers with an approved employment-based immigrant visa petition (Form I-140) facing specific circumstances may qualify for a Compelling Circumstances Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for up
November 30, 2023
Tips for Smooth Paper Filings
In the era of increasing digitization, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) emphasizes the importance of specific practices when filing paper documents with a
November 30, 2023
USCIS clarifies physical presence guidance for asylees and refugees
Effective immediately, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a clarification regarding the physical presence requirement for asylees and refugees applying for adjustment
November 29, 2023
Post-Employment Options for Nonimmigrants
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance for nonimmigrant workers facing termination of employment, whether voluntary or involuntary. Individuals in this situation
November 29, 2023
Submit all necessary documents, including Form I-693, for Form I-485
A friendly reminder emphasizes the importance of submitting all required initial evidence and supporting documentation concurrently with the filing of Form I-485, the Application to
November 28, 2023
Online Filing for Asylum Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a new initiative allowing specific asylum applicants to submit Form I-765, the Application for Employment Authorization, online.
November 28, 2023
USCIS Clarifies Eligibility for O-1B Visa:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has released policy guidance clarifying the evaluation of evidence for determining eligibility under the O-1B visa classification. This pertains specifically
November 24, 2023
USCIS Clarifies Work Authorization for Students:
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released clarified policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the validity period of employment authorization for F-1
November 24, 2023
USCIS Expands ADIT Mailings:
USCIS has introduced an additional mail delivery process for lawful permanent residents to obtain temporary evidence of their status, eliminating the need for a physical
November 22, 2023
USCIS Expands myProgress to Form I-485 and Form I-821
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the expansion of myProgress, formerly known as personalized processing times, to include Form I-821, Application for Temporary
November 22, 2023
INA Definitions Part 4
The text outlines special provisions for the treatment of certain individuals as immediate relatives within the context of immigration law, particularly in cases where a
November 21, 2023