Jul 30
The second phase of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Immigration Records SysTem (FIRST) has been introduced by the USCIS. FIRST is a new system for online processing of Freedom of Immigration Act (FOIA) requests. The first phase of FIRST implementation enabled requesters who have an immigration court date pending and who filed an FOIA […]
Jul 23
USCIS has announced that Attorneys and Accredited Representatives can now file Form N-565, Application for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document for their clients using their myUSCIS online account. The Form N-565 is used to apply for a replacement Declaration of Intention; Naturalization Certificate; Certificate of Citizenship; Repatriation Certificate; or to apply for a special certificate of naturalization […]
Jul 20
USCIS has issued a Policy Memorandum updating the guidelines USCIS officers use to determine when to issue a Notice to Appear (NTA). An NTA is a document given to an alien that instructs them to appear before an immigration judge on a certain date. The issuance of an NTA commences removal proceedings against the alien. […]
Jul 19
A new policy memorandum from USCIS will now empower USCIS adjudicators with full discretion to deny applications, petitions, and requests without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) when required initial evidence was not submitted or the evidence of record fails to establish eligibility. This new guidance will replace […]
Jun 27
In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld President Trump’s September 2017 travel ban proclamation that placed entry restrictions on nationals of Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, Yemen, and Somalia. The Supreme Court held that the President has lawfully exercised the broad discretion granted to him to suspend […]
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