Considerations When Terminating a Foreign Immigrant
Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. When terminating an immigrant employee, employers must ensure that they are in accordance with state and federal law due to the distinct challenges and consequences that must be addressed. An employer should consult with both their employment lawyer and immigration attorney before taking any action.
USCIS Provides FAQs Related to Afghan Operation Allies Welcome Parolee Asylum
On August 29, 2021, President Biden directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lead and coordinate ongoing efforts across the federal government to support vulnerable Afghans, including those who worked alongside us in Afghanistan for the past two decades, as they safely resettle in the United States. At the President’s direction, the Secretary of Homeland Security is working with...
Asylum and Credible Fear Interim Final Rule
“Credible Fear” is a concept in United States Asylum Law; whereby a person who demonstrates a Fear of returning to their Country of Origin cannot be subjected to deportation from the United States until the person’s Asylum Petition is processed.
Practice Alert: Missing and Delayed RFEs
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) addressed concerns regarding the issuance of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) during the AILA National conference held in August 2022, which was presided over by the CIS Ombudsman.