On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced measures "to ensure that U.S. citizens with noncitizen spouses and children can keep their families together." He said that: To be eligible, noncitizens must—as of June 17, 2024—have resided in the United States for 10 or...
Topic: Immigration Articles
Miller Mayer Assists Doctor, Physician’s Assistant with Travel Ban Exemption
A Canada-trained doctor was granted a national interest exemption to the travel ban, and was issued an immigrant visa last month at the U.S. consulate in Montreal. Our successful resolution of this final obstacle in an already lengthy green card process was supported...
Miller Mayer Obtained Extraordinary Ability Green Card Approval for Block-Chain Specialist in Just 2 Days
Overcoming USCIS’ skepticism regarding specialty work in IT occupations, Miller Mayer obtained EB-1A “extraordinary ability” green card approval in just 2 days for a block-chain specialist working in the banking industry. Making a compelling case in relatable...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re New H-1B Rule
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by several media outlets about a forthcoming H-1B rule: Law360, "Trump Admin Preps Stricter H-1B Visa Rules for Release." Steve predicted that the H-1B visa changes would draw lawsuits, saying that the...
Asylum Applicants No Longer Exempt From USCIS Discretion on Work Authorization
Asylum applicants are no longer exempt from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) discretion with respect to employment authorization. Under a final rule published in June and effective August 25, 2020, they are subject to the agency's discretion when...
USCIS Issues New Policy Guidance on Final Fee Rule
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued guidance on the final fee rule that was published on August 3, 2020. The new policy guidance describes the final rule's adjustments in fees for specific forms. It also provides guidance on fee exemption and...
USCIS Adopts AAO Decision on TPS and Authorized Travel
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a policy memorandum adopting an Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision, Matter of Z-R-Z-C-. The decision holds that temporary protected status (TPS) beneficiaries who travel abroad using a...
DHS To Propose Major Expansion of Biometrics Collection and Use
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is expected to publish a proposed rule on September 11, 2020, to expand the collection and use of biometrics by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Immigration...
DHS Sends H-1B, Work Authorization Rules to OMB for Review Before Publication
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent two rules to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final review before publication: An interim final rule on the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program. The rule is expected to redefine what constitutes an H-1B...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Visa Restrictions at Voice of America
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by Voice of America News in "VOA Journalists Fly Home After USAGM Fails to Renew J-1 Visas." Mr. Yale-Loehr told the Voice of America that J-1 exchange visitors bring "substantial economic benefits" to the...
