Us immigration news green card

Here are some recent updates on US immigration news related to green cards:

Recent Developments:

  1. Green Card Backlog: The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the backlog of green card applications has reached a record high of over 1.2 million cases. This is due to a combination of factors, including increased demand, processing delays, and a lack of resources.
  2. New Green Card Rules: The Trump administration has introduced new rules aimed at reducing the backlog of green card applications. The rules, which took effect on February 24, 2020, require certain applicants to provide additional evidence and documentation to support their applications.
  3. Public Charge Rule: The Trump administration has also introduced a new rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain a green card if they are deemed likely to become a "public charge" in the future. The rule, which took effect on February 24, 2020, has been widely criticized by immigration advocates and has been the subject of several lawsuits.
  4. Green Card Lottery: The US State Department has announced that the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery, also known as the green card lottery, will be accepting applications for the 2022 program from October 7, 2020, to November 12, 2020.
  5. Green Card Processing Times: USCIS has announced that the processing times for green card applications have increased significantly due to a surge in demand and a lack of resources. The agency is currently processing green card applications in a range of 6-12 months, depending on the type of application and the workload of the USCIS office.

Upcoming Changes:

  1. New Public Charge Rule: The Biden administration has announced plans to rescind the public charge rule, which was introduced by the Trump administration. The new rule is expected to take effect in the coming months.
  2. Green Card Reform: The Biden administration has also announced plans to reform the green card process, including increasing the number of green cards available and streamlining the application process.
  3. DACA Recipients: The Biden administration has announced plans to extend the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which allows certain young immigrants who were brought to the US as children to apply for a green card.

Recent Court Decisions:

  1. Public Charge Rule: A federal judge in New York has blocked the public charge rule from taking effect, ruling that it is unlawful and unconstitutional.
  2. Green Card Backlog: A federal judge in California has ordered USCIS to process green card applications more quickly, ruling that the agency's processing times are unreasonable and unconstitutional.

Recent Legislation:

  1. US Citizenship Act: The US Citizenship Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in January 2020, aims to reform the US immigration system and provide a pathway to citizenship for certain undocumented immigrants.
  2. Dream and Promise Act: The Dream and Promise Act, which was introduced in the House of Representatives in March 2020, aims to provide a pathway to citizenship for certain young immigrants who were brought to the US as children.

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