Wilkinson v. Garland: Cancellation hardship gets judicial review
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by Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
5d ago
On March 9, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Wilkinson v. Garland, holding that the immigration judge’s hardship determinations in cancellation of removal applications can be reviewed by the courts. This decision gives hope to those denied their chance to stay in the U.S. because the immigration judge finds their family would […] The post Wilkinson v. Garland: Cancellation hardship gets judicial review appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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2024 H-1B Lottery Dates
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by Zachary New
1M ago
After several proposed rules, a final change in the lottery structure, and fees set to increase on April 1st, USCIS is finally all set to begin the H-1B lottery process for 2024 (the FY 2025 H-1B lottery).  For those who are being entered, are entering individuals, or are considering entering individuals, here are the key […] The post 2024 H-1B Lottery Dates appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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The ICE Victim-Centered Approach Directive
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by Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
1M ago
On August 10, 2021, ICE issued Directive 11005.3, “Using a Victim-Centered Approach with Noncitizen Crime Victims.” For immigration attorneys, intricate knowledge of the complex web of immigration laws, regulations, and agency policies is crucial to advocating effectively for our clients. One such policy, Directive 11005.3, titled “Using a Victim-Centered Approach with Noncitizen Crime Victims,” brings […] The post The ICE Victim-Centered Approach Directive appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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Most USCIS Filing Fees Increasing April 1, 2024
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by Jennifer Howard
1M ago
On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced that many of the filing fees for immigration applications will increase starting April 1, 2024. The fees of almost all forms will be increasing, including fiancé(e) petitions, family-based petitions, non-immigrant status extension requests, work permits, travel documents, employment-based petitions, green card applications, and others. One notable change will be […] The post Most USCIS Filing Fees Increasing April 1, 2024 appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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New H-1B Changes on the Horizon for Lottery Season
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by Zachary New
2M ago
With this year’s H-1B lottery right around the corner, USCIS is pushing out new updates and new policies that will have a major impact on the way the lottery is run this year.  As of the time of this writing, they have not yet announced the specific dates the registration period will be open for, […] The post New H-1B Changes on the Horizon for Lottery Season appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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New Guidelines for Children’s Cases in Immigration Court
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by Luke Niermann
2M ago
On December 21, 2023, the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) issued a memorandum, effective immediately, providing important guidance for cases in immigration courts where the lead or sole respondent is a child (defined as under the age of 21) or where a witness is a child. Through this memorandum, EOIR announced that it was […] The post New Guidelines for Children’s Cases in Immigration Court appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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Guidance for Afghans with Pending U.S. Immigration Cases at Risk of Deportation from Pakistan
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by Ryland Warner
2M ago
Over two years after the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan in the summer of 2021, there are still Afghans with ongoing U.S. immigration processes stuck abroad. After the Taliban took control of the national government in Afghanistan and the U.S. Embassy in Kabul closed, many Afghans fled to Pakistan. But now, Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has […] The post Guidance for Afghans with Pending U.S. Immigration Cases at Risk of Deportation from Pakistan appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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Navigating the I-751 Process for Conditional Permanent Residents
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by Luke Niermann
3M ago
When noncitizens obtain permanent residence based on marriage, they are granted conditional permanent residence if the marriage is less than two years old on the date that permanent residence is granted.  Conditional permanent residents must then file an I-751 in order to transition from a two-year conditional status to a permanent resident status that is […] The post Navigating the I-751 Process for Conditional Permanent Residents appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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DHS Extends TPS Re-Registration Periods for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
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by Jennifer Howard
3M ago
On September 8, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it would be extending from 60 days to 18 months the periods to re-register for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for TPS beneficiaries from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan. On December 13, 2023, DHS published a federal register notice reiterating the […] The post DHS Extends TPS Re-Registration Periods for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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Stateside Visa Renewal Program Has Been Announced
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by Zachary New
3M ago
At long last!  The limited, pilot, and did we say limited? Stateside Visa Renewal Program Has Been Announced In what is great news for up to 20,000 individuals in the U.S. seeking to renew their visas without having to make an international trip and risk being stuck outside of the U.S., the Department of State […] The post Stateside Visa Renewal Program Has Been Announced appeared first on Joseph & Hall P.C ..read more
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