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Posts Categorized In: Immigration Law

Biden Assigns Staff to DACA Backlog

July 16, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

Recently our New Jersey DACA lawyers reported that there was a massive backlog of unprocessed DACA applications since the reinstatement of the program. More than 50,000 new applicants have been waiting since last year to receive DACA benefits, but only 800 applications have been approved. Immigrants and immigrant advocates have voiced concerns about the pace of the program, given… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

DACA Ended by Court Ruling, AILA Responds

July 16, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

Like we reported might happen, a federal judge ruled that new applications for the DACA program would be blocked. It threatens the stability and safety of hundreds of thousands of immigrants who arrived as children, including 50,000 new DACA applicants. Now, the Democrats in Congress are under increased pressure to pass a comprehensive immigration reform package like… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

Immigration Courts Prepare for Asylum Seekers Amidst Backlog

June 22, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

A few weeks ago, Attorney General Merrick Garland reversed Trump-era policies that limited protections for migrants seeking asylum. The major decision could positively affect thousands of asylum seekers who are fleeing domestic violence, political or religious violence, or gang violence—all of whom faced shrinking protections due to Trump policies. Immigration lawyers hope the decision could… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

New Jersey Extends Driver’s License Eligibility to Undocumented Immigrants

April 29, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

New Jersey is home to about 475,000 undocumented immigrants. Immigrants comprise about one-fourth of the state’s workforce, and one-fifth of these workers are undocumented. Thus far, they have been unable to apply for driver’s licenses that would help them get to work and school. They are valuable members of the community and yet have been prohibited… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

Biden Administration Announces New Limits on ICE Courthouse Arrests

April 29, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

In accordance with a policy change announced on Tuesday by the Biden administration, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will no longer be allowed to make routine arrests at courthouses. As KTLA 5 reported, the previous practice of civil immigration arrests at courthouses under President Trump had “…a chilling effect on individuals’ willingness to come to… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

100-Day Review Deadline on DHS Enforcement Policies Is Imminent

April 29, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

Part of the Biden administration’s changes to enforcement policies came with a commitment to a 100-day review of DHS enforcement policies. Biden has already changed DHS policy to focus immigration enforcement on threats to national security or public safety, but thousands of people who were detained under Trump policies remain captive. That deadline will arrive… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

Immigrant Visa Backlog Continues to Cause Problems

April 28, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

The state of the immigrant visa backlog is becoming clearer as the Biden administration attempts to undo the damage committed by the Trump administration. There is currently a backlog of 2.6 million visa applications, with nearly a fifth of them “documentarily qualified,” i.e. ready for an interview. The backlog for some immigrant visa types is… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

Receipt Notice Delays & Related Intake Issues

April 23, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

USCIS Receipt Notice Not Received in 2021 If you filed a concurrent or stand-alone Form I-485 for adjustment of status (AOS) in September, October, or November 2020, you may be experiencing severe delays in receiving a receipt notice. Other receipt notices that may be delayed are for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers; and Form I-765, Application for… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

700 AILA Lawyers to Lobby Congress for Immigrant Communities

April 15, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

On Thursday, April 22, Lloyd Bennett, Esq, and over 700 hundred AILA members will join together virtually from their home states and advocate our representatives in Washington for smart, fair, and just immigration law reforms. We are asking Congress to step up and effect change through legislation and hold agencies accountable. You can read our program here…. Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

Consular Processing Delays Persist

April 2, 2021 by Lloyd Bennett

On March 31, 2021, Presidential Proclamation 10052 (PP 10052), which suspended entry of certain nonimmigrants, is expected to end. While this is welcome news and an important step towards creating a welcoming America, this will not result in immediate processing of nonimmigrant visa applications. In addition, it will not speed up the processing of immigrant visa… Read More

Categories: Immigration Law

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