2020 Immigration Legal Updates
Immigration Legal Updates
Immigration Legal Updates
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New U.S. Government Rules Add Several Criminal Bars to Receiving Asylum
November 20, 2020 New rules will widely expand the types of criminal convictions and activities that would bar an applicant from being granted asylum in the United States.
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In Light of COVID-19 Office Closures, USCIS Can Approve Adjustment of Status Without an Interview
April 16, 2020 USCIS appears to be granting permanent residence to some applicants without requiring the usual adjustment of status interview, to overcome the problem of USCIS office closures due to coronavirus pandemic.