This practice advisory discusses the requirements to bring an action under 8 U.S.C. § 1503(a) for individuals who are within the United States and reviews the limitations on Section 1503(a) actions, in particular for those who are currently in...
On November 25, 2024, the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland granted final
approval of a settlement agreement reached by the parties in J.O.P. v. DHS, No. 8:19-CV01944-SAG (D. Md.). The settlement agreement is the culmination of a class...
This one-pager discusses five key takeaways about the J.O.P. settlement agreement, addressing some frequently asked questions received by the J.O.P. Class Counsel team. The one-pager is a must-read for practitioners who represent clients with prior...
We can’t know for certain what will happen once Trump is in office, beginning on January 20 of 2025. However, he has announced various plans, as have people who were part of his prior administration and who will likely be part of his new one. In this...
UPDATE: A court ruling from November 2024 has likely permanently ended the Keeping Families Together process.
The Keeping Families Together (KFT) process, which was announced by the Department of Homeland Security in June 2024, could help up to 550...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increasingly alleged that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) applicants—primarily Venezuelans—have smuggled a family member when entering the United States. This practice advisory begins by...
You may have heard that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently updated some policies in Deferred Action for Labor Enforcement (DALE). This resource will explain some common questions for practitioners, advocates, and workers regarding the...
Since 2022, the CARECEN settlement agreement has provided important benefits to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) recipients with prior removal orders who are eligible for adjustment of status. The CARECEN agreement sunsets on January 19, 2025...
USCIS has issued a rule extending the validity period of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), while USCIS processes their renewal. NIPNLG submitted a comment supporting this rule and urging USCIS to take bolder steps to address...
Until Congress fixes the SIJS visa backlog, SIJS youth must wait years before a visa is available for them to seek lawful permanent residence. This resource is intended to help SIJS advocates better understand the system used by the U.S. Department...