Posted by American Immigration Council Staff | Aug 22, 2024 | Benefits & Relief, DACA/DAPA Updated: August 22, 2024 This is an update to our blog first posted on June 18, 2024, when President Bide...
Analysis: Extending a Vacation Stay in the United States Under Federal Immigration Law
By Brian Figeroux, Esq. When a foreign national is visiting the United States on a temporary basis, such as for tourism or vacation purposes, they may sometimes wish to extend their stay beyond the ...
The Concept of “Legal Entry” into the United States is Fundamental to the Country’s Immigration Laws
The concept of “legal entry” into the United States is fundamental to the country’s immigration laws. Generally, a legal entry means that an individual has been inspected and admitte...
USCIS Proposes Significant Changes to the H-1B Program
Editorial credit: Evgenia Parajanian / Shutterstock.com By Leslie Dellon | Nov 3, 2023 The H-1B program may undergo significant changes as early as October 1, 2024. The Department of Homeland Securi...
New Board of Immigration Appeals Decision Sets Roadblock for Cubans, Others Seeking Green Cards
By Emma Winger | September 28, 2023 A recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision bars certain recently arrived noncitizens from becoming lawful permanent residents. In Matter of Cabrera-Fer...
Extension and Redesignation of Afghanistan for TPS
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension and redesignation of Afghanistan for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months from Nov. 21, 2023, through May 20, 2025. DHS al...
USCIS Implements Two Decisions from the Attorney General on Good Moral Character Determinations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good ...