Alejandro Mayorkas is confirmed as the new head of DHS, becoming the first Latino and immigrant to be appointed to the role. Full story, here.
US Immigration News
The coronavirus pandemic and lengthy USCIS processing times have left many US E3 visa holders in limbo. Full story, here.
A US district judge has quashed a legal challenge brought against the OPT US immigration program. Full story, here.
The Biden administration has vowed not to make arrests in relation to US immigration violations at COVID vaccination sites. Full story, here.
Joe Biden has ordered a two-month pause on construction of Trump’s anti-immigrant border wall. Full story, here.
The new First Lady of the United States, Jill Biden, will reportedly oversee a new US immigration taskforce to reunite migrant kids with parents. More, here.