Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
Attorney General Rescinds 24 Guidance Documents
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on July 3, 2018, that he is rescinding 24 guidance documents that were "unnecessary, outdated, inconsistent with existing law, or otherwise improper." A Department of Justice (DOJ) task force is continuing its "review of...
Dept. of State Partners with Hilton Hotels and Resorts on Passport Project
The Department of State (DOS) is working with Hilton Hotels and Resorts on the "Hilton Passport Project," which "seeks to inspire and encourage U.S. citizens to apply for a passport." DOS noted that approximately 60% of U.S. citizens do not have a U.S. passport. DOS...
Justice Dept. Settles Claims Against Landscaping Company for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
On June 26, 2018, the Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement with Triple H Services LLC, a landscaping company based in Newland, North Carolina, that handles business in Virginia and four other states. The agreement resolves a DOJ investigation concluding...
USCIS Updates Notice to Appear Policy Guidance
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) distributed updated policy guidance on July 5, 2018, that adjusts its policy for issuing Form I-862, Notice to Appear, with the immigration enforcement priorities of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A Notice...
Miller Mayer recognized in Cayuga Heights Living Article, “Locally Based, Globally Renowned”
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Recent Trends in EB 1 Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card Petitions
By Dan Berger, Emma Binder, Philip Katz, David Wilks, and Stephen Yale‑Loehr[1]* Introduction Practitioners have two key strategies to keep up with trends in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudications. One is following individual decisions. The...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr to Speak on Broken Immigration System
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr will talk about "Our Broken Immigration System and How to Fix It" at Dartmouth's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute in Hanover, New Hampshire on August 2, 2018, as part of a series, "Our Divided Country: How to Find...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted Regarding Travel Ban Decision, Family Separation
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted extensively about the Supreme Court’s travel ban decision: Forbes.com: The Travel Ban Decision: How Bad For Immigration Policy? CNN: Travel ban ruling drops some tea leaves for Trump's immigration agenda...
Miller Mayer’s Hilary Fraser Obtains Approvals for New Federal Hockey League Coaches
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Hilary Fraser successfully obtained P-1 petition approvals. P-1 visas are designated for essential support personal for internationally recognized athletes. The Federal Hockey League petitioned on behalf of six foreign national...
Miller Mayer’s Rosanne Mayer Presented on Roadblocks for Foreign Nationals on Student Visas
On June 26, 2018, Miller Mayer’s Rosanne Mayer spoke on the challenges for post-graduation immigration options in the current administration at the NAFSA Upstate NY annual conference. NAFSA is the largest association of professional committed to advancing higher...
