On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will no longer defend the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule, stating that further defense of the rule “is neither in the public interest nor an efficient use of limited government resources. Consistent with that decision, the Department of Justice will no longer pursue appellate review of judicial […]
Temporary Protected Status and Deferred Enforced Departure for Venezuelan
9 Mar
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On March 9, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), effective immediately. For a period of 18 months, citizens and nationals of Venezuela who are granted TPS are eligible to remain in the United States irrespective of their current or prior U.S. immigration status. In addition, TPS beneficiaries can obtain work authorization in the form of Employment Authorization Documents […]
Department of State Tightens Requirements for National Interest Exceptions for Travelers from the Schengen Area, United Kingdom, and Ireland
5 Mar
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On January 25th, President Biden issued Presidential Proclamation 10143, which renewed travel restrictions on travelers to the United States who have been present in the Schengen area of Europe, the United Kingdom, Ireland, China, or Brazil within the 14 days prior to boarding a flight to the United States. He also expanded the travel restriction […]
CBP Announces Arrival Restrictions on Passengers from the Congo or Guinea
4 Mar
by Foster LLP, on COVID-19 Updates, Immigration Updates, News
On March 4, 2021, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that international flights carrying individuals recently present in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) or the Republic of Guinea within 21 days prior to entry or attempted entry in the U.S., will only be permitted to arrive at the […]