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Deferred Enforced Departure Granted for Palestinians Amidst Deteriorating Humanitarian Conditions in Gaza
In response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Palestine, and primarily in Gaza, President Biden has authorized deferred enforced departure (DED) for certain Palestinians in the United States. The memorandum, released on February 14, 2024, grants deferral of removal and...
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan Celebrates 49 Years Practicing Immigration Law
Minsky, McCormick & Hallagan, P.C. (MMH) is celebrating its 49th anniversary on February 18, 2024. The firm was founded in 1975 by Joseph (Joe) Minsky (1928-1992). Partners Margaret (Peggy) McCormick and James (Jim) Hallagan merged with his firm years late...
Should I File an NIW Petition instead of Filing a PERM? Assessing the Pros and Cons of Each Option
Since President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence was released, many are wondering whether filing a national interest waiver (NIW) petition or filing a PERM (labor certification) application is the best option. To help determine which option is the best...
USCIS Is Increasing Filing Fees and Premium Processing Timelines on April 1, 2024
On January 30, 2024, USCIS published a final rule to adjust its filing fees, stating in a press release that “the current fee schedule falls far short in recovering the full cost of agency operations, including the necessary expansion of...
Biden Extends and Redesignates TPS to Syrian Nationals in the U.S. Since January 25, 2024
On January 26, 2024, the Biden administration announced it is extending and redesignating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to ongoing armed conflict and extraordinary and temporary conditions. This extension allows Syrian nationals with already approved TPS to extend...
It’s Time for the H-1B Lottery & New Rule Promises to Improve Odds of Selection This Year!
It is that time of the year again where U.S. employers consider which of their current or prospective employees should be registered towards the FY2025 H-1B lottery occurring in March 2024. Unlike previous years, USCIS just announced a new beneficiary...
Should I apply for TPS while on U4U?
Since the Biden administration announced the extension and redesignation of Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) on August 18, 2023, we have been receiving questions regarding pros and cons of applying for TPS while on Uniting for Ukraine (U4U). Spoiler alert: we...
USCIS PLANS TO INCREASE PREMIUM PROCESSING AND FILING FEES SOON – FILE NOW BEFORE THEY RISE!
This time last year, the United States and Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new proposed fee schedule that significantly increased the costs of many immigration-related applications. USCIS last adjusted its filing fees in 2016 and justified the need...
