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Dear Readers,

We’re happy to have you back at the NawLaw Report, where we keep you up to date on the latest in the immigration law world, and bring you updates and announcements from the firm. It’s been an eventful couple of weeks, so let’s dive straight into it!

Biden Immigration Program Offers Legal Status to 500,000 Spouses of U.S. Citizens, Here’s How It Works

President Biden has just announced a major immigration program providing legal status and a path to U.S. residency and citizenship for around 500,000 unauthorized immigrants married to American citizens. The policy, known as "Parole in Place," allows these immigrants, who have lived in the U.S. for at least ten years, to apply for work permits and deportation protections without leaving the country. This initiative aims to bypass the current federal law that can impose a 10-year ban on reentry, facilitating the process for obtaining green cards and citizenship. The program is expected to benefit an additional 50,000 immigrant children of U.S. citizens. Applications are planned to open by the end of summer, though legal challenges are anticipated. Biden also announced measures to simplify work visa processes for DACA recipients and other undocumented immigrants with U.S. college degrees.

For the direct link to the DHS announcement, click below.

For the direct link to the White House announcement, click below.

Supreme Court Sides with U.S. in Deportation Suit

The US Supreme Court ruled in a 5-4 decision that the government does not need to provide all information about removal proceedings in the initial notice to lawfully deport immigrants for failing to appear in court. Justice Samuel Alito, writing for the majority, stated that the government had eventually given each petitioner a notice with the time and place of their removal hearing. The decision addressed whether a second notice is sufficient if the initial notice lacks the time and date of the hearing, with the Court agreeing it is sufficient if either notice is received. The Fifth Circuit had ruled the second notice was sufficient, while the Ninth Circuit had ruled it was not. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, arguing that the majority's interpretation undermines Congress’s intent to ensure noncitizens receive proper notice and could lead to deportations without essential information being provided. The case in question is Campos-Chavez v. Garland.

Federal Judge Calls Iowa’s Immigration Law ‘Not Defensible’ recently Grants Injunction

A federal judge has ruled that Iowa's "illegal reentry" law, which imposes state criminal penalties on undocumented immigrants, is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced. Signed by Gov. Kim Reynolds in April, the law made it a state offense for deported or denied entry individuals to re-enter Iowa. The federal government and Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice filed suits against the law, arguing that immigration enforcement is a federal responsibility. U.S. District Judge Stephen Locher granted a preliminary injunction, stating the law is preempted by federal law and violates the U.S. Constitution. Gov. Reynolds and Attorney General Brenna Bird plan to appeal the decision, while immigrant rights groups celebrate the ruling but acknowledge the ongoing fight. The ruling also noted that the law could unfairly target lawful residents who had prior removal orders.

Immigration Activists Sue Biden Administration Over Border Policies

Two immigrant rights organizations, Las Americas Immigrant Rights Center and RAICES, have sued the Biden administration to block new asylum restrictions at the U.S. border. The lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., argues that the executive order signed by President Biden on June 4 violates immigration laws by restricting migrants' access to the asylum system. The order prohibits migrants from seeking asylum between ports of entry when illegal border crossings exceed 2,500 per day. The plaintiffs contend this policy penalizes vulnerable individuals and violates their legal right to seek asylum under Title 8, which allows migrants to apply for asylum even if they cross illegally. The Department of Homeland Security defends the rule, asserting its legality and importance for border security, despite the pending litigation.

Arizona Voters to Decide Fate of Texas-Style Immigration Bill After GOP-Lawmakers’ Approval

Arizonans will vote in November a Republican measure allowing state and local police to act as border agents and arrest individuals crossing the border illegally, with an option to self-deport. Critics, including Democrats and immigrant advocates, warn it could harm the state's economy and civil rights. The measure follows a similar law in Texas, currently stayed by the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals. While Republicans argue the measure is necessary to combat drugs and illegal immigration, Democrats fear it could lead to racial profiling and civil rights violations reminiscent of Arizona's SB 1070 law from 2010. The measure will appear on the November ballot.

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Client FAQs!

Q: “A family friend came to USA on a multiple visitor visa and gave birth to a baby here in Elmhurst Hospital. The baby is now a US citizen with US passport. The mother’s visa is expiring, and she needs to go back to Bangladesh. Can she come back to the USA again with the baby after a few months on her Multiple Visitor Visa without having any problem at the Immigration Check Point at the New York Airport?” - USC Client originally from Bangladesh

A: Yes, but she does need to be careful when returning to the U.S. as to why she is coming back so soon…Also, she may encounter a problem when seeking to renew her B-2 tourist visa at the U.S. consulate in Dhaka as they will ask her how she paid for the delivery of the child – through her personal funds or Medicaid…can be very tricky…

Q: “Am I permitted to open a company and sign a lease in the name of that company while in F-2 status?” - Client from India on F-2 dependent visa

A: Yes, but you are not permitted to actually work for the company and receive regular compensation or wages.

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