The U.S. and Canada Agree to Expand Asylum Agreement
The United States and Canada announced an expansion to the Safe Third Country agreement. The updated agreement allows American and Canadian officials to send back asylum-seekers who are not citizens of either country, cross the border at unofficial points, and are discovered within 14-days of crossing the U.S.-Canada border in either direction.
Breaking News: Asylum Seekers Must Meet Certain Criteria for Eligibility
The new emergency Asylum measure being proposed by the Biden administration is set to take effect in May for a period of two years in an attempt to curb the anticipated migration surge when the Trump-era Title 42 public health law is set to expire.
USCIS Policy Updates for Asylees and Refugees
USCIS recently announced a policy update that affects the adjustment of status applications filed by asylees and refugees. Residence requirements are outlined.
Some Asylum Seekers Can Now File For Employment Authorization Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that qualifying individuals can not file the Application for Employment Authorization online. This is one of the organization’s efforts to leverage the power of technology to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
Immigration Outlook 2023: H-1B Visas, Green Cards, DACA, and More
The immigration outlook is expected to change in 2023. Major immigration reform may not be achievable. However, we believe there will be administrative rulemaking and policy shifts in the coming year. See how DACA, H-1B and other programs may be affected.
Supreme Court Justice Stops Title 42 Planned Expiration
The Biden administration’s plan to let Title 42 expire on December 21, 2022, has been halted. Supreme Court Chief Justice Roberts approved the request of a group of nineteen states to block Title 42 from expiring.
Asylum Seekers Identification Accidentally Made Public
The identification of 6,000 Asylum seekers was accidentally made public by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through their website earlier this week. Identifying information includes the names, locations, and immigration information for a list of individuals.
Psychological Exams Of Migrant Parents Approved
An Arizona federal judge approved the use of psychological exams of asylum-seeking parents who are suing the U.S. government for damages due to separation from their children. The group primarily is bringing legal action due to actions at the southwestern U.S. border.
Federal Judge Vacates Title 42, DHS Moves to Delay Until December 21
Federal Judge Sullivan of the Washington DC District Court issued a ruling vacating the controversial Title 42 policy, permanently enjoining the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from applying it to migrants crossing into the US. The ruling decided a lawsuit brought by a group of asylum-seekers against DHS, wherein the plaintiff group claimed that Title 42 was an arbitrary and capricious immigration policy that harms expelled migrants, and sought a court order prohibiting its application.
Asylum Final Rule Published by DHS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an asylum final rule which became effective on February 7, 2022. The updated rule reflects the outcome of a legal effort between Asylumworks et al. v Mayorkas et al. In that legal case, the following rules, issued in June 2020, have been vacated and are no longer in effect: the timeline appeal rule and the broader asylum employment authorization document rule.