DHS Issues Memo on Guidelines for ICE and CBP Enforcement in or Near Protected Areas
DHS issued a memo on ICE and CBP enforcement in or near protected areas, stating that enforcement actions should not restrain a noncitizen’s access to…
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DHS Releases Memo on Termination of MPP
Today, DHS has announced the termination of MPP, effective immediately, after finding that the benefits of MPP are far outweighed by the costs of continuing…
USCIS Will Continue the Haitian Family Reunification Parole Program
USCIS updated its guidance on the Haitian Family Reunification Parole (HFRP) program at the end of September 2021, noting that it will continue the program…
DHS formally bans separations for illicit border crossings.
DHS officials formally banned separating children from parents who are caught illegally crossing U.S. border, as part of an effort by the Biden administration to…
ICE rescinds civil penalties for failure to depart.
DHS announced that ICE has rescinded two delegation orders related to the collection of civil financial penalties for noncitizens who fail to depart the U.S.…
DHS announces continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
USCIS announced that DHS is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur (IE) program from DHS regulations. The IE parole…
DHS Extends Flexibility in Requirements Related to Form I-9 Compliance
ICE announced that it has extended the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance during the COVID-19 pandemic until August 31, 2021. The extension includes…
USCIS Makes Two Naturalization-Related Policy Manual Updates
USCIS made two Policy Manual updates. The first update, issued May 27, addresses naturalization eligibility and voter registration through a state’s DMV or other state benefit…
DHS has Sole Authority on Naturalization Application
The BIA’s conclusion that proceedings may only be terminated based on the pendency of a naturalization application where DHS makes an affirmative statement of prima…