Newsletter Week of May 15

USCIS Providing Documents After Notice of Immigration Judge and BIA Decisions About Immigration Status

The article from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announces a new initiative to provide individuals with copies of documents related to their immigration cases after Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) decision. This initiative aims to increase transparency and ensure individuals have access to the necessary paperwork for their cases. By offering these documents, USCIS aims to facilitate better understanding of the decisions made and enable individuals to exercise their rights effectively.

End of Title 42 Immigration Policy Brought Fewer Migrants Than Expected, But Communities Are Still On High Alert

The expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 has so far brought fewer migrant arrivals than expected, but southern border communities still worry about overcrowded migrant processing and detention facilities. Officials had warned the end of Title 42 could result in a migrant surge that would exacerbate an already challenging humanitarian crisis at the southern border. In El Paso – which has seen hundreds of migrants sleeping on sidewalks after a recent spike in arrivals – Mayor Oscar Leeser said the city has so far seen a “smooth transition” out of Title 42 but is still preparing for what the future may hold.

U.S. Government Drops COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement For Foreign Travelers

With the COVID-19 public health emergency ending, the U.S. government will no longer require all foreign nationals entering the U.S. by air, land, or sea to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The new guidelines, effective May 12, are relevant for temporary travelers to the U.S. Full vaccination proof is still required at the immigration medical exam for anyone applying for a green card.