Overview
- A federal judge in Maryland ordered USCIS to restart green‑card processing for applicants from 39 countries, ruling the agency cannot leave cases in limbo based on country of origin.
- The D.C. Circuit said migrants may ask for asylum at the southern border without presenting documents, undercutting a presidential curb while the Justice Department weighs further appeals.
- The State Department, according to a cable reported by The Washington Post, told consular officers to ask visa applicants if they fear returning home, with a “yes” answer triggering a denial.
- The Board of Immigration Appeals found DACA status does not stop deportation cases, exposing some beneficiaries to continued removal even if their deferred action and work permits remain valid.
- USCIS will bar remote attorney participation in interviews starting May 18 and now lets some employment‑based applicants file Form I‑485 online for $50 less, changes that reshape how people apply and get legal help.