by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
In February 2015, under President Obama, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended work authorization to certain spouses of H-1B visa holders who are seeking employment-based lawful permanent resident status. Then, under President Trump, DHS published a...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On June 20, 2018, in response to criticism of his family separation policy, former President Trump issued an executive order entitled “Affording Congress an Opportunity to Address Family Separation.” While the Trump Administration maintained its “Zero-Tolerance...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On February 1, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that all individuals, regardless of immigration status, should have equal access to a COVID-19 vaccine once eligible under local distribution guidelines. DHS also announced that Immigration and...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On February 2, 2021, the Senate confirmed Alejandro Mayorkas as Secretary of Homeland Security by a vote of 56-43. Mr. Mayorkas previously served as Director of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) and Deputy Secretary of Homeland Security under...
by Nadia Zaiem | Feb 11, 2021 | news
On January 27, 2021, the Department of Justice announced James McHenry, the Director of the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) under President Trump, will be replaced by Jean King, EOIR’s Chief Administrative Law Judge. Ms. King will serve as Acting...
