Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by The World in "Biden Administration Takes Step to 'Bullet Proofâ DACA." Steve said about the proposed DACA rule, "It's a well-crafted, well-thought-out proposed rule." He said the rule is "another way to...
Topic: Immigration Updates
Croatia Designated for Visa Waiver Program
The Department of Homeland Security, in consultation with the Department of State, added Croatia to the list of countries eligible for participation in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) on September 30, 2021. Eligible citizens, nationals, and passport holders from...
EADs for Syria TPS Automatically Extended Through March 28, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has automatically extended the validity of certain employment authorization documents (EADs) with a Category Code of A12 or C19 issued under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syria through March 28, 2022. For Form I-9,...
DHS Publishes Proposed DACA RuleÂ
Following a U.S. district court ruling in Texas, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new rule on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) on September 28, 2021. The new rule includes the same eligibility requirements as in the past. Changes...
Federal Judge Orders Biden Administration to Hold Thousands of Diversity Visas Past Expiration
U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ordered the Biden administration to hold 7,395 diversity visas for lottery winners who were still awaiting processing when fiscal year 2021 ended and the visas were set to expire. He issued the order in response to a lawsuit filed by...
USCIS Releases Information for Afghans at Risk, Including Parolees Departing Military Installations and Others
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released information sheets for Afghans at risk, including Afghan parolees departing military installations, in English, Dari, and Pashto. The information also includes the Afghan parolee vaccination status...
Continuing Resolution to Fund Government Until December 3 Includes Provisions to Aid Afghans at Risk
The continuing resolution to keep the federal government open until December 3, 2021, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on September 30, 2021. Among other things, the legislation provides about $6.3 billion to aid Afghans at risk. Selected...
The Proposed DACA Regulation: What You Need to Know
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr recently co-authored an FAQ for the Presidentsâ Alliance on Higher Education and Immigration. The FAQ answers common questions the public may have in relation to the new proposed DACA rule. Find out the important...
Miller Mayerâs Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re DACA, Haitian Deportations
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted in several media outlets about migrant issues: "This Obscure, Now Contentious Law is Being Used to Expel Thousands of Migrants," National Geographic. Commenting on temporary protected status for Haitians,...
Miller Mayer Attorney Nicolai Hinrichsen Moderating at IIUSA Forum
Miller Mayer Immigration attorney Nicolai Hinrichsen will moderate a panel at the IIUSA Virtual EB-5 Industry Forum. The panel, âInvestor Market Trends and Understanding the EB-5 Processâ will take place on November 9 at 8:30-10:00 AM EST. Those interested in...
