2019 was a whirlwind. Immigration stories dominated the headlines and breaking news seemed to be a daily occurrence. But the year is over and it is time to look forward. Some of the biggest immigration stories of 2019 are set for big moments in 2020 and the beginnings of major battles are taking shape (ex: […]
USCIS announced that it will implement a new H-1B registration process for the fiscal year 2021 cap season. Under the new process, employers seeking to file an H-1B cap-subject petition will first electronically register and pay a $10 fee. Employers will also provide basic information about their company and the requested worker. The initial registration […]
A federal judge in Oregon blocked President Trump’s order to deny visas to immigrants without health insurance. On October 4, 2019, President Trump issued Presidential Proclamation No. 9945, “Presidential Proclamation of the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System.” Under the Proclamation, immigrants would be considered financial burdens […]
Can Border Officers Search Your Phone? In November 2019, a Summary Judgment Order was issued in Alasaad v. McAleenan. The order stated that border officers require a reasonable suspicion of contraband to conduct a phone search. The ruling was touted as a major win for privacy rights at the border. That case was brought by […]