On Tuesday, the immigration service (USCIS) extended temporary work authorization for certain individuals. USCIS granted an 18-month extension for those awaiting final immigration papers. This decision comes as the agency faces a record-high backlog of pending applications.
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Texas challenges Biden rule to speed processing of asylum claims
Last week, the state of Texas sued the Biden administration over a new immigration plan which attempts to address the growing backlog of asylum cases. Texas specifically challenged a rule that would allow USCIS employees to review these claims.
DHS outlines plan to secure border after Title 42 is lifted
The Trump-era border policy Title 42 is still set to end this coming May 23rd. DHS issued a plan to secure the border. This is because experts anticipate an increase in migration once the policy is lifted
Supreme Court examines Biden’s power to set US immigration policy in ‘Remain in Mexico’ challenge
The Supreme Court debated whether the Biden administration can end a Trump-era immigration policy called “Remain in Mexico.”
What to know about Title 42, the Trump-era policy now central to the border debate
Title 42 is set to expire on May 23rd. NPR and Deepa Shivaram break down the basics of the controversial policy, how it’s impacted migrants, and how people are feeling about the change. Summary provided by McEntee Law Group.
Biden administration rolls out plan for Ukrainian refugees
The Biden administration announced plans to accelerate the acceptance of Ukrainian refugees into the U.S. The new plan will allow both U.S. citizens and organizations to sponsor refugees.
DHS Issues Special Student Relief Employment Benefits for F-1 International Students from Ukraine and Sudan
This past Monday, April 18th, DHS announced it would be suspending certain requirements for F-1 students from Ukraine and Sudan. The suspensions are for qualifying students experiencing economic hardship due to current circumstances in either Ukraine or Sudan.
U.S. Officials Deploy Technology to Track More Than 200,000 Immigrants, Triggering a New Privacy Lawsuit
The Biden administration has been attempting to rely less on immigrant detention centers. As a result, they’ve been using surveillance technology as a tool to track immigrants.
Biden administration to grant temporary protection to Cameroonians
Immigrants from Cameroon have been given temporary protected status, (TPS). TPS allows immigrants to apply for work permits and remain in the U.S. for 18 months.
The Democratic revolt over Biden’s border policy
The Biden administration recently announced it would end a Trump-era border policy called Title 42 in May. Certain modern Democrats have joined Republicans in requesting the policy be put back in place.
Weekly Review April 4th-April 8th
This week, we read about states suing over the end of Title 42, Ukrainians left in ‘legal limbo’ at the border, and how ICE is prioritizing cases to manage the immigration backlog.
Weekly Review March 28th-April 1st
This week, we read about Ukrainian refugees coming to the U.S.-Mexico border, ICE scaling back on some immigrant detention centers, and the Biden administration finally lifting Title 42.