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Following President Biden’s Executive Order 14012 earlier this month, USCIS will continue administering the 2008 version of the civics test required for naturalization. Previously, a 2020 version became effective on December 1. Individuals who applied for...
The DHS public charge rule is officially off the books, with a new final rule issued March 15, 2021, and effective March 9 removing the policy. After a decision by the Biden administration to stop defending the DHS public charge rule, all pending appeals were...
Immigration reform advanced another step in the legislative process, with the American Dream and Promise Act of 2021 passing the House of Representatives. The bill is much smaller than previously introduced legislation, which would have had more sweeping effects on...
On March 8, 2021, Venezuela was designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Through TPS, eligible nationals of Venezuela and individuals without a nationality last residing in Venezuela prior to arriving in the U.S. can apply. If approved, TPS beneficiaries will...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has stopped defending the 2019 public charge rule following a review undertaken by the Executive Order. Appeals of decisions that invalidated or enjoined the updated public charge guidance have been dismissed by an unopposed...
A recent Executive Order makes one change to the current public charge inadmissibility framework and lays the groundwork for future changes within two months. The Executive Order affects both the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and Department of State (“DOS”)...
Although President Biden has made protecting and strengthening DACA one of his administration’s immigration priorities, litigation continues to threaten the program. DACA stands for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, allowing certain individuals without lawful...
“Public charge” refers to a vaguely defined ground of inadmissibility that could stop someone from either entering the United States or receiving a green card. Essentially, it means that in an immigration case, the government decides that an applicant would likely...
Everyone has been feeling the pinch of the pandemic, which has had devastating economic impacts. Numerous small businesses are struggling to stay afloat, and many are finding it difficult to meet the monthly rent. USCIS is no different, and as an organization they are...
You and your girlfriend have been dating for a while. You are thinking about getting married and starting a marriage-based green card case now. You wonder how to get your spouse a green card so that you can live together in the United States. What are the requirements...
