Tagged #procedural-change
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS Moves to Require Online Filing for Green Cards, Naturalization, Asylum
DHS interim final rule allows USCIS to mandate electronic filing for most immigration benefit forms after 180 days of online availability. Practitioners must prepare for e-filing transition.
Seattle Immigration Court launches mega hearings for rapid case processing
Seattle Immigration Court is now holding 'mega master' hearings with 100+ deportation cases per session. Immigration attorneys and practitioners must monitor hearing dates daily to avoid surprise rescheduling.
Dallas Immigration Court Launches 'Mega Master' Hearings—What Practitioners Need to Know
The Dallas Immigration Court has begun scheduling mass hearings bundling 100+ initial removal cases into single dockets, with compressed timelines and minimal advance notice. What the shift means for your clients and how to prepare.
EOIR Issues Interim Final Rule Restructuring BIA Appellate Review
EOIR's February 2026 interim final rule makes BIA merits review discretionary, shortens appeal deadlines from 30 to 10 days, and streamlines briefing schedules. The rule has faced immediate legal challenge.