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U.S. deported people to Haiti this week despite coronavirus fears ICE is considering releasing vulnerable detainees during the pandemic. On Tuesday, ICE informed lawmakers that it was considering releasing some at-risk detainees in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cases…

Delays on foreign workers could hurt North America?s crop output U.S. flights deporting migrants to Guatemala have been suspended for one week. On Monday night, Guatemala?s foreign ministry said that all flights from the U.S. carrying deported migrants will be…

Immigration lawyers have sued to demand paused visa deadlines Immigration lawyers have sued to demand paused visa deadlines. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, it has been difficult for immigration lawyers to meet with their clients, gather evidence, and complete visa petitions.…

Immigrants are not eligible for a stimulus check Many immigration detainees are located in areas with few hospitals. If detention centers have an outbreak of COVID-19, ICE has said its plan is to transfer detainees with serious symptoms to hospitals.…

USCIS has announced more flexibility in evidence deadlines USCIS has updated form N-600K. On April 1, USCIS published an updated version of Form N-600K, Application for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322. The edition date is 9 The…

USCIS has announced more flexibility in evidence deadlines USCIS has announced more flexibility in evidence deadlines. On March 27, USCIS announced that there will be more flexibility for those responding to Requests for Evidence (RFEs) And Intent to Deny (NOIDs)…

USCIS has extended its office closures through May 3 USCIS has extended its office closures through May 3. Today, USCIS announced that the temporary office closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have been extended to May 3. USCIS will…

Real ID deadline has been delayed to 2021 USCIS will continue to process employment authorization extension requests despite office closures. On March 30, USCIS announced that the agency will still process Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, despite COVID-19 closures.…

F-1 Student: Employment F-1 International Students are allowed to work in certain circumstances. In these circumstances, international students will require employment authorization from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service. The employment is restricted to certain times and certain employers…