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The Laken Riley Act requires DHS to detain undocumented immigrants without bond if they are arrested, charged, or convicted of certain crimes, including theft, assaulting a police officer, or causing serious harm or death. The law has significant implications for employers who rely on immigrant labor and must now ensure compliance to protect their businesses and workers.

Attention all immigration applicants and their families: USCIS will begin accepting applications for the Biden Parole in Place (PIP) program starting Monday, August 19th. This new initiative offers a significant opportunity for those who may be eligible for this form of relief,…

As a former human resources professional in the publishing and manufacturing industries, I understand the hesitation and concerns that often accompany the idea of sponsoring a foreign candidate. The process can seem daunting, particularly when it comes to the perceived…

On February 14, 2024, President Biden announced an 18-month Program of deferred enforced departure (DED) for Palestinians in the United States. The executive action was taken to provide some relief to persons in the United States who are facing deteriorated…

One of President Biden’s key immigration campaign promises was implementing a 100-day moratorium on deportations once he took office. He delivered on that promise last week when the Acting DHS Secretary issued a memorandum on January 20, 2021 calling on…

President Joe Biden used the power of his new office to take 8 significant immigration actions during his first day as president. While some of them will have no immediate effect, they were all a powerful first step towards undoing…

President Biden released the details of his ambitious immigration reform bill shortly after taking the oath of office on January 21, 2021. The bill, known as the “U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021,” would allow millions of undocumented immigrants in the…

This past Wednesday a federal judge in New York blocked the Trump administration from enforcing its “Public Charge” rule during the coronavirus pandemic because it “forced immigrants to make an impossible choice between jeopardizing health and personal safety or their…

NEWS UPDATE: President Trump is expected to sign a new executive order to temporarily pause the arrival of new immigrants, including some family members of U.S. citizens and foreign workers looking to move to the U.S., in the next 60…

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of American life. Businesses were forced to shut down, schools were closed, and students had to stay home. Many states ended the school year early in anticipation of a long period of response…

On Feb. 24, 2020, USCIS implemented the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule, which affects individuals seeking permanent resident status (also known as a “green card”) through family member petitions. In immigration law, public charge is a ground of…

No hay nada ni nadie que no se haya visto afectado por el coronavirus. De una manera u otra, el virus ha impactado la vida de cada uno de nosotros, trayendo confusión, ansiedad y caos. La inesperada pérdida de trabajo…

As COVID-19 has dominated headlines by sweeping across the globe and the United States with almost unmatched pace and fury, the Trump Administration has been criticized for failing to adequately prepare the American public for the ravages of the virus.…

Habeas Corpus is a legal way in which an individual can seek protection from an illegal detention or incarceration. While this term is generally used when referring to a legal action that can be pursued by convicted criminals and other…