Immigration Updates June/July 2024
We hope that your summer is off to a great start and that wherever you are, it’s not too hot!
Since our last update there have been two immigration-related announcements from President Biden. We would like to take a moment to explain what they do, and who they help.
June 4, 2024 Presidential Order Re: Limiting Admissions on the Southern Border
The first Executive Order, announced on June 4, 2024, prevents people who enter the US without inspection, not at a designated checkpoint, to be deported from the U.S. without the opportunity to apply for asylum.
President Biden is relying on a 1952 law that allows a US president to "suspend the entry" of foreigners if their arrival is "detrimental to the interests" of the country.
Exemptions are being made for unaccompanied children and trafficking victims.
This ban will continue until the number of illegal crossings goes back to normal levels. President Biden was clear that these measures are only temporary and will only apply during periods of increased arrivals. Thousands of migrants have already been removed under the new plan.
June 18, 2024 Executive Order Re: Path to Permanent Residency for Undocumented Spouses and Minor Children of US citizens
The second Executive Order was announced on June 18, 2024. This order contained two major new policies which will help provide streamlined paths to legal status for some undocumented immigrants.
(1) The first policy will allow undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who have been in the country to apply for “parole in place,” a protection against deportation which will also allow many to access a path to permanent resident status. It is estimated that as many as 500,000 spouses and children of US citizens will benefit from this rule.
(2) The second policy will allow individuals with DACA and undocumented immigrants who have graduated college in the U.S. to apply for certain employment-based nonimmigrant visas.
Please note that these policies apply to those who are in the U.S. without legal status, and will not apply to anyone who is in the U.S. with legal immigration status.
Temporary Protected Status
The Secretary of Homeland Security may designate a foreign country for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) due to conditions in the country that temporarily prevent the country's nationals from returning safely. USCIS may grant TPS to eligible nationals of certain countries who are already in the United States. TPS may be granted to a country due to certain temporary conditions including ongoing armed conflict, an environmental disaster (such as earthquake or hurricane), an epidemic, or other extraordinary and temporary conditions.
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Those found to be eligible for TPS (or preliminarily eligible for TPS): Are not removable from the United States, can obtain a work permit, and may be granted travel authorization. Individuals approved for TPS cannot be detained by DHS on the basis of their immigration status in the United States.TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent resident status. However, registration for TPS does not prevent you from applying for a non-immigrant visa or green card.​
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Citizens of the following countries who are in the United States may be eligible for TPS: Afghanistan, Burma (Myanmar), Cameroon, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Ukraine, Venzuela and Yemen.
Recent O-1 and EB-1 Approvals
We would like to tell you about who’s been approved recently.
We’ve had EB-1 approvals for an Animator/Digital Artist, a Composer, a Producer, a Producer/Director, an Actor, 2 VFX Artists, and a Visual Development Artist, from Russia, China, Georgia, South Korea, and Italy.
We’ve had O-1’s approved for 3 actors, an actor/producer, an actor/director/cinematographer, an architectural designer, 3 cinematographers, 2 composers, a director, a director/producer, a film distributor, a hair stylist and educator, a model, a producer, a production and tour manager, a singer/songwriter, a sound designer, a tattoo artist, a VFX production coordinator and a videographer from: Australia, Bolivia, Canada, China, France, Georgia, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, UK, Uruguay and Uzbekistan.
Client Spotlight
At Global Talent Immigration Law Group, we take immense pride in spotlighting the remarkable achievements of our clients, and this month, we are thrilled to highlight the outstanding work of Twain Richardson, an outstanding editor from Jamaica.
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Twain's latest project, "Messi’s World Cup," premiered globally on Apple TV+ earlier this year, landing in Apple TV’s Top 10 list in over 50 countries in its first week of release.
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A highly esteemed conform and finishing artist, Twain's illustrious career spans documentaries, television, commercials, and music videos, with credits on major platforms including Netflix, HBO, Hulu, Disney+, and Amazon Prime.
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