2022 Public Charge and What It Means for Immigrants
December 13, 2022Starting on Dec. 23, 2022, all green card applicants applying from within the U.S. will need to submit a new version of Form I-485.
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Boundless Immigration News Weekly Recap Archive: December 9, 2022
December 9, 2022This week’s round-up of the biggest, need-to-know immigration news, brought to you by Boundless Immigration.
Biden Administration Considers Return to Trump-era Border Policies
December 9, 2022The proposed changes, similar to Trump-era policies, could make it more difficult to seek asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
USCIS Announces Significant Public Charge Changes to Green Card Applications
December 7, 2022The Form I-485 changes will go into effect on December 23, 2022 and collect information similar to the former Trump administration’s public charge rule.
Senators Work on Bipartisan Deal to Protect ‘Dreamers’ and Increase Border Security
December 6, 2022Duo of senators reportedly reached an agreement on the deal after lawmakers repeatedly failed to pass meaningful immigration reform.
U.S. Naturalizations Rise to Highest Level in Decade
December 5, 2022After a drop during the Covid-19 pandemic, the number of immigrants choosing to become citizens in the U.S. is increasing, according to a new study.
The Public Charge Rule
December 3, 2022The public charge rule aimed to reduce eligible green card and visa holders, by redefining what made them depend on public benefits or likely to. The rule is no longer in effect.
ICE Accidentally Publishes Personal Data on 6,252 Asylum Seekers
December 1, 2022The agency, which also released the immigrants’ birthdates, nationalities, and detention locations, said it is looking into the incident.
Migrant Worker Controversy Behind the Scenes of Qatar’s World Cup
November 30, 2022A brief overview of the migrant workforce controversy surrounding Qatar’s 2022 World Cup and tournament preparations over the last decade.
U.S. Has No Immigrant Visa Processing in Nearly 70 Countries
November 21, 2022Applicants in those countries have to travel long distances to attend a consular interview, which can be costly and time-consuming.