Immigration Blog

Foreign students coming to the United States on an F1 visa to study may have their stay limited because of a new rule. Previously, foreign students admitted to the United States may stay for the duration of their studies without additional approval, provided they abide by the rules. By comparison, the new rule would force […]

Asylum is a protection granted to political refugees who are present inside the US. It is granted based on a number of possible grounds. In the past, people in LGBTQ communities have not been able to easily seek asylum in the US if their persecution was based on gender identity or sexuality. However, this has […]

In response to the Coronavirus, the USCIS has made several adjustments to handling certain types of cases. The change in guidelines is in an effort to protect its workforce and staff.  Certain Late Filings The receipt date of the notice must be between March 1 and May 1. If the receipt date is between those […]

Since February, the Government can withhold funding of law enforcement agencies in states and cities that do not cooperate with U.S. immigration authorities. The decision is part of a long-lasting debate over the existence of “sanctuary cities”. What exactly are those cities and what lies behind this dispute over government funding?  What are sanctuary cities?  […]

Those who want to apply for asylum (a.k.a. Political Asylum) while remaining in the U.S. must generally file within one year after their most recent entry to the U.S.  If you are in the United States and believe you would qualify for asylum in the U.S., you must file your asylum application within one year after arriving. […]