Palmer Polaski Immigration Alerts

Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Palestinians

On February 14, 2024, President Biden issued an executive order authorizing Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) and employment authorization for 18…

2 weeks ago

USCIS Fee Hike: Lawsuit A Potential Block to Asylum Program Rule

USCIS is [updated] its government filing fees on April 1, 2024, in large part increasing the filing fees for most…

3 weeks ago

Refugees and asylees have significantly contributed to the U.S. economy

A recent U.S. Department of Health and Human Services report reveals that refugees and asylees have significantly contributed to the…

3 weeks ago

USCIS Filing Fees Increase Effective April 1

USCIS filing fees for most petitions and applications are increasing effective April 1, 2024. In a final rule just issued,…

1 month ago

Family Reunification for Ecuadorians

Recently,  DHS announced a Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador. This parole process applies to certain Ecuadorian nationals who are…

1 month ago

Alien Smuggling: A Pitfall on the Pathway to Lawful Permanent Residence

Alien smuggling is a ground of inadmissibility that is often overlooked when applying for admission, seeking adjustment of status, or…

2 months ago

USCIS Changes Procedure for Filing for Asylum After Termination of Immigration Court Proceedings

On October 16, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued new instructions for asylum applications submitted after court dismissal…

2 months ago

What Biden’s Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Means for Foreign Workers

On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued an Executive Order (EO) addressing the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use…

2 months ago

Settlement Agreement Reached for Trump-Era Separated Families

On October 16, 2023, the United States reached a settlement in a class action lawsuit filed in 2018 on behalf…

2 months ago

DOS Announces Pilot Stateside Visa Renewal Program for Certain H-1B Applicants Begins January 29

DOS announced a pilot program to permit stateside visa renewal for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain requirements.  …

2 months ago