Immigration News


May 11, 2023

DHS & DOJ Announce Additional Barriers to Seeking Asylum at the U.S. Border

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced controversial new regulations that…More


June 22, 2021

Attorney General Garland Vacates Trump-era Rulings Limiting Asylum Eligibility for Those Fleeing Domestic Violence or Gang Violence

On June 16, 2021, Attorney General Merrick Garland vacated the previous Attorney General decisions in Matter of L-E-A-, 27 I&N…More


July 1, 2020

Proposed Changes to Asylum Rule from Trump Administration

On June 11, 2020, the Trump administration proposed sweeping regulations, which, if enacted, would completely overhaul the asylum process. The…More


November 14, 2019

USCIS Proposes New Rule Regarding Asylum Seekers’ Work Authorizations

On November 14th, 2019, USCIS announced a new proposed rule regarding asylum seekers’ work authorizations, asylum applications, and interviews. The…More


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June 16, 2025

Department of State Releases July 2025 Visa Bulletin The DOS released its July 2025 Visa Bulletin. For July 2025, USCIS determined that for all family-sponsored preference categories, you...More

June 12, 2025

LHSCD, Wendy Castor Hess and Nicole Simon Once Again Recognized by Chambers & Partners Congratulations to our firm’s partners Nicole Simon and Wendy Castor Hess for ranking in the Chambers USA 2025 Guide as...More
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