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 […]
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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 […]
Major EB-5 Lawsuit Victory Sets Precedent for Mandamus Case
2 Mar
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
Investors seeking U.S. permanent residency via the EB-5 process face increasingly extended delays due to extensive processing times for their immigrant petitions (Form I-526) by U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS has alleged that it is within its discretion to further prolong Form I-526 processing times, which can currently be up to 68.5 months. A group of 22 EB-5 investors recently obtained an important victory from a U.S. federal […]
U.S. Citizenship Act Introduced as Identical Bills in the U.S. House and Senate
26 Feb
by Foster LLP, on Immigration Updates, News
On February 18, 2021, Senator Menendez (D-NJ) and Representative Sánchez (D-CA) introduced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 in the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives. The companion bills are identical in their terms and are derived from President Biden’s “day one” legislative proposal for implementation of his immigration policy goals and initiatives. As […]