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The Secure the Border Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Act proposes ending some Biden administration policies and enabling some Trump-era policies. President Biden stated he will veto the law, should the Act move forward.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced the ending of COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9. Employers must complete a physical review of documents for individuals hired in the last two years who completed document verification remotely.

The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) announced a potential extension for the appeal of deportation orders for qualifying individuals.

USCIS confirmed the availability of documentation to confirm the immigration status of qualifying new asylees and lawful permanent residents following some legal findings. Individuals whose immigration status is granted by the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) or an immigration judge will receive documentation to confirm their status.

A proposed U.S. border bill from Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives has been revealed. The proposed bill focuses on limiting migration at the southern border, calling for stricter asylum requirements, limited parole programs, and other updates.

Title 42, the Covid-19 public health order that allows U.S. immigration officials to turn people back at the border, will be lifted on May 11, 2023. New processes are being put in place to address the expected influx of entrants.

The Biden Administration expanded parole program continues to face legal challenges. A recent ruling keeps the legal process moving forward, as well as the expanded parole program itself.

The temporary suspension of biometrics submission requirements has been extended for qualifying individuals filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status when requesting a change of status or extension of stay to H-4, L-2, or E nonimmigrant status. The previous suspension of biometrics submission is in place until May 17, 2023.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) will hear arguments that consider some terms related to deportation policy. The matters under review ask when the federal law that gives the U.S. government the ability to deport noncitizens who are convicted of “an offense related to obstruction of justice” should be used.

A second lawsuit has been filed against an Alabama car parts manufacturer due to differences between the employment the individual was hired to fill and their ultimate employment.