Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Immigration Legislation, DACA Rule
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by Univision in two articles: "Democrats Get Ready to Deliver Their 'Plan C' With a Third Immigration Proposal to a Key Senate Figure," Nov. 29, 2021. Mr. Yale-Loehr said the social spending budget bill...
Miller Mayer’s Sandra Bruno Wins DACA Renewal for Client
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program has helped over 700,000 noncitizens remain in the United States and get temporary work permits. Miller Mayer represents many DACA recipients. Miller Mayer immigration attorney Sandra Bruno recently received...
Following Court Order, U.S., Mexico Announce Return to ‘Remain in Mexico’ Policy for Asylum Seekers
After the Biden administration's suspension and then termination in June 2021 of the Trump-era policy known as "Remain in Mexico" or the "Migrant Protection Protocols," under which asylum seekers who wish to enter the United States through Mexico await processing...
Stopgap Funding Bill Averts Government Shutdown, Includes Immigration Provisions
The U.S. Congress passed a bill to extend funding through February 18, 2022, to prevent a federal government shutdown that otherwise would have begun December 4, 2021. The House of Representatives passed the bill by a vote of 221-212, and the Senate passed it by a...
Biden Administration Increases Travel Restrictions in Response to New ‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant
Last week, in response to concerns and unknowns about a new coronavirus variant, called Omicron (B.1.1.529), President Biden said that most travelers (excluding U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) who had been in any of eight countries in southern Africa for...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Pens Blog Regarding Immigration Provisions in New House Bill
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr authored a new blog, "Breaking Down the Build Back Better Act," about the immigration provisions in a $1.75 trillion social spending bill recently passed by the House of Representatives. The blog was published by...
Miller Mayer Helps Client Through Naturalization Process
For many, naturalization is the final step in the immigration process to the United States. The benefits of U.S. citizenship are many, including the right to vote in U.S. elections. It can also mean a shorter wait time for a green card for close family members who...
USCIS Incorporates General Adjudications Guidance into Policy Manual
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on November 23, 2021, that it is incorporating existing guidance from the Adjudicator's Field Manual (AFM) into the USCIS Policy Manual. In general, USCIS said, the update does not make major substantive...
USCIS Will Issue Refunds for Certain U Petitioners Who Submitted Work Authorization Applications; Some Rejected Applicants Can Resubmit
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on November 22, 2021, that it mistakenly rejected certain Forms I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, from petitioners for U nonimmigrant status that were filed without a fee (or request for fee...
Travel Bans Imposed Quickly in Response to New ‘Omicron’ Coronavirus Variant
In a rapidly developing situation, President Biden said that most travelers (excluding U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents) who have been in any of eight countries in southern Africa for the prior 14 days are barred from entry into the United States. The...
