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Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States,... more +
Immigration Reform is a term commonly used to refer to comprehensive efforts to address limitations, deficiencies and inequalities within a country's immigration policies and systems. In the United States, the term is often used to describe legislative efforts to remedy problems associated with illegal immigration, including protecting undocumented workers, expanding citizenship eligibility, and strengthening border security.   less -
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Small Change in the Child Status Protection Act Will Have Significant Impact on Immigrant Families

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On February 14, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made a small change in the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) that will have a significant impact on the lives of many immigrant families....more

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New Public Charge Final Rule for Green Card Applicants Effective December 23, 2022

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a new “public charge” final rule that will go into effect December 23, 2022. The new rule will apply to all permanent residency (Green Card) applications filed on or...more

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Employers May Accept Naturalization Receipts and Expired Green Cards for I-9 Purposes

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This week, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy change that allows employers to accept a receipt notice for a naturalization application along with an expired Permanent Resident Card (a/k/a Green...more

Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP

Public Charge Proposed Rule Seeks to Codify Longstanding Guidance

On February 17, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a proposed rule (2022 Proposed Rule) that would largely codify long-standing federal guidance regarding DHS’ authority to refuse a noncitizen’s application...more

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Public Charge Rule Status

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The Inadmissibility on Public Charge Ground rule was published in the Federal Register on August 14, 2019 and became effective on October 15, 2019.  The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a rule interpreting...more

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Immigration Developments: Public Charge Rule and USCIS Filing Fees

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A federal court on July 29 temporarily halted the public charge rule during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, while the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on July 31 released a new proposed schedule with...more

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Public Charge Rule Change Update

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As of February 24, 2020, all applications for Adjustment of Status will be subject to the enhanced Public Charge Rule after a rule by the U.S. Supreme Court on January 27, 2020. This rule, originally scheduled to take effect...more

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Implementation of new "public charge" rule

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Our wrap-up of immigration news from the month of January continues today as we review the implementation of the new “public charge” rule. Implementation of Public Charge Rule - The Trump Administration proposed a...more

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U.S. Supreme Court Lifts Injunction, allowing DHS and USCIS to Implement Public Charge Final Rule

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Supreme Court’s decision clears the path for DHS/USCIS to implement its Public Charge final rule, which requires employers and employees to disclose receipt of certain public benefits in...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S. Supreme Court Allows DHS to Implement Public Charge Rule

On January 27, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court granted the Trump administration’s request to lift the last remaining nationwide injunction blocking implementing of its public charge rule. The rule, initially published by the...more

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Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Trump Administration, Allows Implementation of Public Charge Rule

On January 27, 2020, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled 5-4 in favor of allowing the Trump administration to begin applying its revised public charge rule. The rule’s implementation was blocked in October 2019 by...more

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HUD says “no” to DACA recipients

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For some time the mortgage industry, without success, has asked the US Department of Housing and Urban Development to provide a clear answer to the question of whether Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients...more

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Part 2: Small Changes in Immigration Policies with Respect to International Students Have Major Impact

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In this series, Partner Danielle Rizzo explores how several small changes to student visa policy by the Trump Administration are having a major impact on the international student population in the United States. These...more

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LWDA Reaffirms That California Protects Undocumented Workers

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Seyfarth Synopsis: The Trump Administration’s hard line on immigration has concerned undocumented immigrants who want to raise wage claims. The LWDA recently reaffirmed a commitment to protect workers regardless of their...more

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