Statement from USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou on DACA Ruling
“While today’s decision is deeply disappointing, it does not change current USCIS operations. Consistent with the court’s order, USCIS will continue to accept and process DACA renewal requests, and continue to accept but not process initial DACA requests. We remain committed to preserve and fortify DACA within our authority, but ultimately Congress must act to provide permanent protections to DACA recipients and their families.”
Source: USCIS
Federal Court Rules Against DACA But Leaves Program Intact
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was declared illegal by the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday, but it also mandated a study of changes made by the Biden administration to strengthen and defend the program. A lower court’s decision that the Department of Homeland Security lacked the power to establish the DACA program was upheld by the three-judge panel.
Source: Boundless
Registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery of 2024 opens
Applications for the 2024 Diversity Visa lottery are now being accepted online by the State Department. The registration deadline is November 8 at 12:00 Eastern time. The government will offer 55,000 green cards to foreign nationals from nations with low rates of immigration to the United States. To avoid potential online delays, the State Department advises enrolling as early as possible during the registration period. One application is allowed per individual, and registration is free.
Source: Boundless
