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Judge Bars Enforcement of Immigration Public Charge Rule During Pandemic
On Wednesday, July 29th, a federal judge in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a nationwide injunction barring USCIS from enforcing the "public charge" rule for as long as the COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health emergency.
The Confusing State of DACA
Update from the Department of Homeland Security ("DHS") Acting Secretary Chad Wolf issued a memo…
Guidance for F-1 Students Enrolled in US Schools
Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has disproportionately impacted immigrants in numerous ways. The latest issue facing our clients is the government's evolving policies regarding distance learning for F-1 students enrolled in US schools.
Can a Foreign National Working in the US Apply for Unemployment?
Many of our clients have reached out to ask whether it is okay for them to apply for unemployment during this uncertain economic time. They are understandably worried that doing so could negatively affect their current immigration status or applications for future benefits.
We Support our Essential Immigrant Workers
The U.S. economy is largely built on immigrants. Immigrants make up a significant percentage of workers in a range of industries, including those that are essential during a pandemic.