Tagged #uscis
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
USCIS Asylum Rule Lets Officers Send Cases to Immigration Court
A new USCIS rule effective immediately allows asylum officers to refer applications to immigration courts, where approval rates are lower. Immigration practitioners must adjust strategy for pending and future cases.
Federal court strikes down immigration freeze for 39 countries
Judge McConnell invalidated four USCIS policies that indefinitely halted work permits, green cards, asylum adjudications, and naturalizations for nationals of 39 travel-ban countries. Cases must now resume processing.
Federal Judge Strikes Down 39-Country USCIS Processing Freeze
Chief Judge McConnell invalidates Trump administration policy that halted immigration benefit processing for applicants from 39 countries, orders USCIS to resume adjudication of asylum, green card, work permit, and citizenship applications.
Federal Judge Voids Trump Halt on Asylum and Benefits Decisions for 39 Countries
A federal judge struck down Trump administration policies that froze USCIS decisions on asylum, work permits, green cards, and citizenship applications for nationals of 39 countries. USCIS must now resume processing.