NEWS

A district court review found an immigration judge incorrectly released an individual on bond on the basis that they were detained in excess. Per U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there is no limit to the period of federal detention in cases of removal.

The full D.C. circuit court panel of judges are being asked to review spousal work permits following a three-judge panel finding the program can continue.

The October 2024 Visa Bulletin, the first of Fiscal Year 2025, shows disappointing results. Although available visa numbers by category are reset, we see some retrogression in some categories.

A U.S. Department of Labor judge approved a visa extension request following a U.S. employee's unexpected resignation. The previous denial was overturned based on the lack of control premise.

The Keeping Families Together spousal green card program is again stalled, with additional challenges being filed. At minimum, the program cannot process applications through September 23, 2024.

USCIS is not required to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests to provide immigration officers' asylum assessments, per the D.C. circuit court.

Despite a 21 year delay in addressing the issue, an individual's U.S. citizenship status was reversed, following two legal efforts to retain status.

USCIS updated their Policy Manual for OPT eligibility for STEM majors. In the update, USCIS clarifies guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students and their eligibility for OPT programs in STEM fields.

The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is expanding interview services for qualifying individuals for specific visa types. Visitor visa interview appointments are not available.

The Keeping Families Together program for mixed status families to parole in place opens Monday August 19, 2024. Qualifying individuals can apply online only, including spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens.