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State Department Extends Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers Indefinitely
The State Department announced an update to its discretionary interview waiver policy for nonimmigrant visa applicants. It replaces the temporary policies in place for almost three years. Most importantly, the State Department made this a standing policy that will be reviewed annually, which will decrease uncertainty for many stakeholders. Interview waivers have played a key role in reducing visa processing times at the agency.
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Some members of Congress are continuing to demand extreme changes to immigration policy in exchange for passing military funding for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, as well as resources for receiving communities and the U.S. asylum system. They want to implement a Title-42 style policy that would block asylum seekers from accessing protection at the border.
Certain members are even suggesting that after the supplemental funding passes, Ukraine aid should continue to be tied to whether the U.S. meets certain border security metrics.
These proposed changes would only result in cruelty and chaos at the border—and better alternatives exist.
This special report from the American Immigration Council highlights 13 recommendations for creating a viable path toward a safe, orderly, and fair asylum system.
Read more: Beyond a Border Solution
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Last Friday, a federal judge in Seattle issued an order approving a settlement agreement providing protections for detained asylum seekers who face prolonged delays before being screened to apply for protection from persecution and torture. The parties submitted the proposed settlement agreement following over five years of litigation. Judge Marsha Pechman approved the settlement at the conclusion of a hearing on Friday at the federal court in Seattle, Washington.
The case is Padilla v. ICE, and the plaintiffs and nationwide class of asylum seekers are represented by the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project (NWIRP), the National Immigration Litigation Alliance (NILA), and the American Immigration Council.
Read More: Challenging Credible Fear Interview and Bond Hearing Delays
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This new practice advisory from the Council will help immigration attorneys assess whether filing suit in federal court is the right option for challenging an employment-based petition denial. The advisory also covers factors to consider before and after filing suit, as well as the components of a complaint.
Read more: Litigation for Business Immigration Practitioners
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Parole is an essential component of U.S. immigration law. It can be an important tool to manage the processing of migrants at U.S. borders; a powerful response to humanitarian crisis; and a way to allow people in the United States to work legally and become self-sufficient.
This new fact sheet from the Council describes how parole works now and how changes would affect the immigration system.
Read more: Understanding the Importance of Humanitarian Parole in the U.S. Immigration System
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