Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders Can Work in the United States, Rules Judge
A federal judge upheld an Obama-era policy that granted employment authorization for spouses of H-1B visa holders. The judge found that the policy allowing spouses of H-1B visa holders to be eligible for an H-4 visa and work permits is valid, denying the argument of a tech worker association.
DHS Announces Updates to Labor Enforcement Investigations
A streamlined process to submit deferred action requests is now available for noncitizen workers who are witnesses to or victims of labor rights violations, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced. Deferred action protects noncitizen workers from exploitive employers who use threats of immigration-related retaliation.
Border Appearance Appointment Scheduling Live on DHS’ CBP One App
The Department of Homeland Security announced the scheduling feature is now available on the Customs and Border Protection, CBP One mobile application. This is one element of the overall border enforcement updates the Biden Administration announced to limit illegal immigration, increase security, and provide pathways to legal immigration.
DHS Announces New Border Enforcement and Safety Processes
DHS announced new policies to address the potential effects of the ending of Title 42, including country-specific processes, updates to the point of entry, increased use of expedited removal, and a notice of proposed rulemaking.
DHS’s Public Charge Final Rule Goes into Effect on Dec. 23
DHS announced the final public charge rule goes into effect on December 23, 2022. The DHS final rule does not take into consideration noncash payments.
DHS Errors Stopped 63K Immigration Cases
Over 63,000 immigration cases were stopped in FY2022 due to alleged errors by border patrol agents. The claim states the agents did not file Notice to Appear (NTA) papers with the immigration court, as required. The finding, from Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), found 63,586 pending immigration cases were tossed as some Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents failed to file the appropriate paperwork. TRAC states the information was gathered through a series of Freedom of Information Act requests.
The Critical Importance of Maintaining a Current Address With DHS
Keeping your address updated is critical to remain in good standing for your immigration case.
USCIS Work Permit Deadline Reinstatement Requested
A group of work permit applicants who are visa holders filed a complaint against DHS and USCIS claiming unlawful delay of processing for a work permit.