U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has published new guidance on Form I-9, Employment Authorization Verification, related to employees with E and L nonimmigrant status in its Handbook for Employers (M-274, Section 6.9, Other Temporary Workers). Related Links:...
Topic: Immigration Updates
USCIS Rescinds Decision on Agency Interpretation of Authorized Travel by TPS Beneficiaries
On July 1, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has rescinded its designation of the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of Z-R-Z-C-2 as an Adopted Decision and updated its interpretation of the effects of...
Labor Dept. Releases FAQ on Process for Requesting Support for Immigration-Related Prosecutorial Discretion for Workers Involved in Labor Disputes
On July 6, 2022, the Department of Labor (DOL) released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the process for requesting DOL support for requests to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for immigration-related prosecutorial discretion during labor disputes. The...
SSA To Resume Normal E-Verify Timeframes
E-Verify announced that starting July 15, 2022, employees whose E-Verify cases are referred to the Social Security Administration (SSA) will have the normal eight federal working days to contact their local SSA office to begin resolving the mismatch. At the onset of...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Supreme Court Immigration Decision, Immigration Enforcement Guidelines
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by various media outlets about the Supreme Court's decision allowing the Biden administration to end the Trump-era "remain in Mexico" policy for asylum seekers: "Supreme Court: Biden Can End Trump-Era...
New Portal for I-94 Correction Requests
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) launched a new portal that includes a dropdown menu allowing I-94 Arrival/Departure Record correction requests. According to reports, many ports of entry (POEs) also allow I-94 corrections via email, which must be requested...
CIS Ombudsman Submits 2022 Annual Report to Congress
On June 30, 2022, the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman submitted its 2022 Annual Report to Congress. The report outlines "some of the most significant problems encountered by individuals and employers when seeking immigration benefits," including...
CBP Ends Use of Expired U.S. Passports for Direct Return of U.S. Citizens to United States
As of July 1, 2022, U.S. citizens can no longer use their expired U.S. passports to return to the United States. U.S. citizens overseas with expired passports should contact their nearest U.S. embassy or consulate to apply for a passport. Related Links: CBP...
White House Extends and Expands Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians
The White House issued a memorandum deferring through June 30, 2024, the removal of any Liberian national, or person without nationality who last habitually resided in Liberia, who is present in the United States and who was under a grant of Deferred Enforced...
Supreme Court Allows Biden Administration to Terminate ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy
On June 30, 2022, the Supreme Court held that the Biden administration could end the so-called "Remain in Mexico" policy, which required asylum seekers to wait in Mexico for their immigration hearings. The Court ruled that the Biden administration's attempt to...
