Within immigration law, asylum seekers are one of the most vulnerable populations. In order to qualify for asylum, applicants must demonstrate a "credible fear of persecution or torture." A new proposed rule would make the asylum process significantly more difficult,...
The United States government has extended the ban on immigrant visas issued outside the United States, adding temporary visas as well. The ban is now extended until the end of 2020 and it now includes H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and J-1 visas. The few exceptions, such as the...
This past June 18th, the United States Supreme Court ruled that the government's attempt to end DACA was unlawful. The court found that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security does have the authority to end DACA, but that it had proceeded in an arbitrary and...
Immigration law continues to be a fascinating and interesting topic of conversation in our country. It is volatile and complex and one of the many questions that arise are typically linked to issues on asylum. This particular area of immigration law has many layered...
