Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status
From: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/secretario-mayorkas-anuncia-extension-y-redesignacion-de-somalia-al-estatus-de-proteccion-temporal Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from September 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026, due to conditions in Somalia that prevent individuals from safely returning. You may also read: “U.S. Judge Partially Ends Judicial Oversight of […]
U.S. Judge Partially Ends Judicial Oversight of Immigrant Children’s Care
From: https://apnews.com/us-news/general-news-767dce83ca9f174bc457812358c39f0a A federal judge has granted President Joe Biden’s administration’s request to partially end a nearly three-decade-old agreement that provides judicial oversight of how the U.S. government cares for immigrant children in its custody. District Judge Dolly Gee ruled that special judicial oversight can cease for the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), […]
Criminal Prosecutions for Immigration Offenses Increase in the U.S., Study Finds
From: https://www.vozdeamerica.com/a/aumenta-procesamiento-penal-en-eeuu-por-delitos-migratorios-estudio/7692791.html Criminal prosecutions for immigration offenses have increased by 65% under President Joe Biden’s administration, particularly for migrants re-entering the United States after being deported. This is according to a report by Syracuse University. Also see: “Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status“ For more information on these topics, […]
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status
From: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/comunicados-de-prensa/el-secretario-mayorkas-anuncia-la-extension-y-redesignacion-de-yemen-al-estatus-de-proteccion The redesignation allows newly eligible Yemeni nationals to apply for TPS and employment authorization documents Also see: “Top Border Negotiator Predicts Stricter Changes in Immigration Bill“ WASHINGTON – Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the extension and redesignation of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from September […]
Top Border Negotiator Predicts Stricter Changes in Immigration Bill
From: https://www.murphy.senate.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/top-border-negotiator-eyes-narrower-changes-in-immigration-bill Many immigrants would have an easier path to challenge court decisions in deportation cases under legislation from Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) that would update the legal standard for non-citizens claiming they had ineffective lawyers, aligning the process with other U.S. judicial procedures. Also see: “Trump is Immune from Prosecution for Certain Acts in […]
Trump is Immune from Prosecution for Certain Acts in Federal Election Case
From: https://www.politico.com/news/2024/07/01/supreme-court-trump-immunity-opinion-00166014 Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for certain actions he took as president while trying to subvert the 2020 election, the Supreme Court ruled on Monday, further complicating efforts to bring Trump to trial in Washington on criminal charges of participating in fraud to cling to power. For now, the ruling leaves the […]
Peru Removes Migration Exemption for Vulnerable Venezuelan Minors and Requires Visa for All
From: https://apnews.com/world-news/general-news-9d92293eb08a7aad6a5004394ec622e1 LIMA (AP) — Peru will extend the requirement of a visa and passport to all Venezuelans wishing to enter its territory starting July 2, following the removal of an exemption that allowed entry with only an identity card in certain cases for humanitarian reasons over the past five years. Also worth reading: “U.S. […]
U.S. Will Not Increase Daily Appointments for Migrant Entry Applications
From: https://efe.com/mundo/2024-06-14/eeuu-citas-aplicacion-entrada-migrantes-frontera/ El Paso (U.S.) (EFE) – The United States does not plan to increase the number of daily appointments available on the CBP One application, which allows migrants arriving at the southern border to present themselves at a port of entry to request protection, asylum, and access to the country. In statements to a […]
Secretary Mayorkas Announces Extension and Redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti
From: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/secretary-mayorkas-announces-extension-and-redesignation-of-haiti-for-temporary-protected-status Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas announced today the extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from August 4, 2024, through February 3, 2026, due to extraordinary and temporary conditions in Haiti. The corresponding Federal Register notice provides information on how to register for TPS as […]
USCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Customer Service and Confidentiality Protections for Certain Naturalized United States Citizens
Source: https://www.uscis.gov/es/noticias/alertas/uscis-emite-guias-de-politicas-sobre-servicio-al-cliente-y-protecciones-de-confidentiality-para USCIS has issued guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual that interprets the confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 terminate upon naturalization, which will provide previously naturalized U.S. citizens with protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 (specifically to self-petitioners under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) and those seeking or approved for T or U […]
