Immigration law updateInternational and Immigration Law, November 2018The International and Immigration Law Section Council will present a webinar on December 6, 2018 providing a review of current developments in immigration law.
Student outreach to The John Marshall Law SchoolBy David W. AubreyInternational and Immigration Law, November 2018On September 18, 2018, members of the International & Immigration Law Section Council met with law students at The John Marshall Law School in Chicago to present on careers in international and immigration law.
Refugee resettlement 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018In September 2017, President Trump issued his most recent determination capping refugee admissions for FY 2018 at 45,000, an all-time low in the history of the U.S. refugee resettlement program.
Temporary protected status (TPS)By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018Pursuant to INA 244, (8 U.S.C. 1254), the Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for TPS due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country’s nationals from returning safely, or in certain circumstances, where the country is unable to handle the return of its nationals adequately.
“Travel ban” litigation 2017By Cindy G. BuysInternational and Immigration Law, March 2018A look at the various lawsuits filed against President Trump's Executive Orders limiting entry into the United States.
Immigrants (We get the job done)By Hon. Geraldine D’SouzaRacial and Ethnic Minorities and the Law, February 2018As members of the legal community we must let our voice be heard and make sure our country continues to be the land of opportunity and the melting pot that we cherish so dearly.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, January 2018Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Wage obligations of H-1B visa sponsorsBy Michael R. LiedInternational and Immigration Law, January 2018If an H-1B employee is in nonproductive status due to a decision by the employer, the employer is required to pay the employee’s salary. However, once there has been a bona fide termination of the employment relationship, the H-1B employee is no longer entitled to any further salary.
Sessions v. Morales-Santana: Gender-based classifications in the Immigration and Nationality Act struck down by the U.S. Supreme CourtBy Robert HeuerInternational and Immigration Law, November 2017On June 12, 2017, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in furtherance of gender equality, striking down as violative of the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection guarantee a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq.) that treated unmarried men and women differently in their ability to transmit U.S. citizenship to their children born abroad.
“Chipping away at a promise”: Pretrial diversion agreements and immigration convictionsBy Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, October 2017If an INA conviction is part of the pretrial diversion agreement or a statement during the PDA hearing that amounts to the requirements for such a conviction your client may become removable or inadmissible. In so doing the remedial object of the PDA for the immigrant defendant would be lost.
Sessions v. Morales-Santana: Gender-based classifications in the Immigration and Nationality Act struck down by the U.S. Supreme CourtBy Robert HeuerHuman and Civil Rights, September 2017On June 12, 2017, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in furtherance of gender equality, striking down as violative of the Fifth Amendment’s equal protection guarantee a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. § 1401 et seq.) that treated unmarried men and women differently in their ability to transmit U.S. citizenship to their children born abroad.
New I-9 form and employer handbookBy Michael R. LiedInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
New I-9 form and employer handbookBy Michael R. LiedLabor and Employment Law, August 2017US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification on July 17, 2017.
Recent casesInternational and Immigration Law, August 2017Recent cases of interest to international & immigration law practitioners.
Airport attorneysBy Fiona McEnteeDiversity Leadership Council, June 2017Attorney Fiona McEntee shares what it was like to rush to O'Hare Airport to help newly arriving refugees in the wake of President Trump's 'travel ban.'
Legal Authority and judicial oversight of Executive Order 13769By Matt TimkoDiversity Leadership Council, June 2017A look at the legal authority and challenges brought against Executive Order 13769, which bans nationals from certain “countries or areas of concern.”
Citizenship: A road not easily traveledBy Brenda MathisLaw Related Education for the Public, May 2017The path to becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen is not easy-- do you know the process involved?
Reminder: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new digital form I-9 has taken effectBy Jacob Hogg & Rebecca ManciniInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017Employer representatives overseeing the employment eligibility and verification process must ensure that the new Form I-9 with the revision date of Nov. 14, 2016 is used for all new hires going forward.
USCIS to suspend premium processing service beginning April 3By Rebecca Mancini & Jacob HoggInternational and Immigration Law, May 2017USCIS indicated that the temporary suspension will help them reduce overall H-1B processing times and to prioritize adjudication of pending petitions in a backlog. It is anticipated that the suspension will last for up to six months.
National Security Entry-Exit Registration System (NSEERS): Is the program over?By Patrick M. KinnallyInternational and Immigration Law, March 2017There is little doubt that our federal government has the duty to protect us from those who would do us harm. Although we welcome that, what is the price to our democracy?
President Trump issues updated immigration orderBy Jacob Hogg & Rebecca ManciniCorporate Law Departments, March 2017Foreign national employees who are from one of the listed countries should refrain from international travel for the duration of the ban – until June 14, 2017, or until further notice.
