Please don’t forget that USCIS Fees and Forms will be changing on October 2nd. See AILA’s guide to these changes here.
Archives for September 2020
Comment Deadline on BIA Rule Changes is September 25th!
September 25th is the deadline to oppose the proposed rule that would fast-track deportations by undermining the appeals process in immigration court. The rule would give the EOIR Director adjudicatory power […]
EOIR Proposes Rules on Asylum and Withholding
Changes include what must be included in an application for asylum and the consequences of the of submitting an incomplete application. The proposed rule also a 15 day filing deadline […]
USCIS Issues Temporary Rule Requiring DHS Interpreters
USCIS issued a temporary final rule requiring that generally, asylum applicants must use DHS interpreters until 03/22/2021. See rule below.
USCIS Issues Update on Public Charge Rule
On September 22, 2020, USCIS issued updated policy on the Public Charge Rule. Please follow AILA National’s Practice Alert on this issue to make sure you are up to date.
DHS Acting Secretary Issues Ratification of Actions
After a Government Accountability Office report and litigation challenging his legitimacy as Acting Secretary, Chad Wolf issues a ratification of his actions during his tenancy.
Dallas OCC Schedule for Week of September 28th
Below please find the Dallas OCC schedule for the week of September 28th below.
TX Chapter Votes In Favor of Contribution to ILCA
On September 17, 2020, the Chapter held a special meeting to discuss and vote on making a $20,000 contribution to the Immigrants List Civic Action (ILCA). After a vote, the […]
US DOL Announces Joint Agreement with US and Guatemala on H Visas
DOL announced that it has signed a bilateral cooperative agreement with Guatemala regarding the H-2A and H-2B visa programs. Under the agreement, Guatemala will register Guatemalan workers for possible employment […]
After Disturbing Whistleblower Complaint, AILA Calls for Investigation into All ICE Detention Facilities
In a complaint to the US Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General, a former nurse at the Irwin County Detention Center in Ocilla, Ga., made allegations of serious medical neglect […]