Category: In The News

DHS Offering Parole Program for Eligible Venezuelans

Posted on 10/25/22

On October 12th, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced plans to further support Venezuelan immigrants who have suffered significant financial and political hardships under Venezuela’s corrupt leadership. Fortunately, the Department of Homeland Security recognizes the need to uphold humane immigration practices by further supporting Venezuelans who are seeking to flee the economic turmoil


DHS Publishes Rule to Preserve and Fortify Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals

Posted on 08/31/22

Last week, Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of the Department of Homeland Security announced measures to codify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. The Obama-era executive order sought to protect undocumented immigrants who entered the United States while a minor. The August 24th USCIS announcement reinforced the Biden administration’s commitment to upholding humane immigration practices


Biden Puts a Stop to Trump’s “Remain in Mexico” Policy

On Monday, The Department of Homeland Security ended the Trump-era “Remain in Mexico Policy.” Following the Supreme Court’s order and certification of its decision, the Biden administration moved to dismantle the program. First enacted in 2019, the program forced asylum seekers to await their court appearances outside of the United States. It received the blight


Supreme Court Orders Biden Administration to Stop Implementing Immigration policy

In a setback for the Biden Administration and undocumented immigrants, the United States Supreme Court communicated yet another unfavorable immigration directive. The Supreme Court halted the Biden administration’s efforts to implement its immigration enforcement guidelines which first came into fruition in September of last year. Secretary of DHS, Alejandro Mayorkas issued the memorandum guidelines for


Biden Administration Ordered to Stop Using Trump-Era Expulsion Rule

Court Orders an End to Trump-era Rule The Biden administration must cease the use of a provocative public health law that speedily deports migrants at the United States border. On Thursday, United States District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered a preliminary injunction, prohibiting the Biden Administration’s use of Title 42. Additionally, a stay of fourteen days


Green Card Applicants Will Need to be Vaccinated for Covid-19

Vaccine Mandate for Green Card Applicants Immigrants planning on seeking lawful permanent residency will be required to show proof of vaccination. In a statement released by the United Citizenship and Immigration Services, the agency will start enforcing the requirement starting October 1st. Applicants subject to the immigration medical examination must be fully vaccinated from Covid-19


Remembering 9/11 Twenty Years Later

Posted on 09/11/21

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the horrific September 11 attacks that shook the bedrock of our democracy. The acts of hate against our nation led to the loss of nearly 3,000 innocent lives and injured thousands of others. That day, nineteen terrorists hijacked four planes destined for destruction. Two aircraft targeted the center of