On 1 July 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (also known as “DHS”) issued a Policy Alert and Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0188). In the Policy Memorandum, the Department of Homeland Security rescinded Matter of Z-R-Z-C as binding authority upon U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Rescinding Matter of Z-R-Z-C affects […]
AILA Advocates to Repeal Matter of Z-R-Z-C
The Administrative Appeals Office issued the Matter of Z-R-Z-C decision on 20 August 2020. This decision decreases green card eligibility for some temporary protected status beneficiaries. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) adopted Matter of Z-R-Z-C as policy guidance for USCIS officers. On 12 May 2022, the American Immigration Lawyers […]
Work Authorization: Extending the Validity Period
2022 Information for Asylees, Refugees, VAWA Petitioners, & Persons Granted Withholding of Removal In 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) decided to exercise its discretion and extend the work authorization validity periods. Rather than issue a work or employment authorization card (“EAD card”) with a 1-year validity period, […]
Changes to the Admission Codes for E and L Dependents
Effective 31 January 2022, foreign nationals arriving in E and L dependent status will receive new admission codes on the I-94 Form. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (“CBP”) will admit spouses and children using the following codes. An E-1 spouse’s I-94 Form will show E-1S, and the child’s will state […]
AILA President Discusses Discriminatory Immigration Practices
On 17 February 2022, Allen Orr, the president of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (“AILA”), spoke to MSNBC. He talked about the discriminatory and inequitable practices and policies impacting African diaspora migrants seeking relief or benefits in the United States. For example, Mr. Orr specifically identified the United State Government’s […]