Under current immigration law, a noncitizen subject to expedited removal from the United States is entitled to make a claim for asylum. Expedited removal applies to noncitizens who enter or attempt to enter the U.S. illegally or through fraud or misrepresentation. This results in either a denial of entry to the U.S. or removal from […]
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International Students Required to Take In-Person Classes This Fall or Leave the U.S.
On July 6, 2020, the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) announced significant changes for international students this coming fall. SEVP manages schools and international students in the U.S. Due to COVID-19, SEVP previously issued a temporary exemption for the spring and summer semesters. Specifically, SEVP allowed international students to take more online courses than […]
President Trump Issues Proclamations Suspending Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visas
On April 22, 2020, President Trump issued a Proclamation suspending issuance of immigrant visas for at least 60 days beginning April 24, 2020. Immigrant visas are issued to noncitizens who intend to live permanently in the United States and can be obtained either through certain family members or employment. On June 22, 2020, President Trump extended […]
