WEEKLY IMMIGRATION NEWS
Rise in Notario Fraud Targets Immigrants
Scammers have traditionally used fear and false information as strategies. Immigration lawyers and nonprofits are reporting a “alarming” increase in notario fraud, a scheme in which scammers use notary public licenses to trick immigrants into thinking they are licensed to practice law, robbing them of their money and putting them in riskier situations as millions of undocumented immigrants nationwide prepare for Donald Trump’s mass deportation operation.
New Natick Rule: Safeguarding Immigrants
Natick has become the newest Massachusetts town to enact its own immigration policies.
Oklahoma education leader suggests verifying students’ immigration status.
A suggested regulation from the Oklahoma State Department of Education would require public schools to request evidence of U.S. citizenship or legal immigration status during student enrollment, a measure that might conflict with federal law if enacted.
Biden Finalizes H-1B Regulation Changes Before Trump’s Takeover
In a decision aimed at countering the upcoming administration, President Joe Biden has implemented pro-business modifications to the H-1B visa program, which will be activated merely four days prior to President-elect Donald Trump assuming office.
Supreme Court Limits Immigration Oversight
The Supreme Court decided that federal courts lack the power to examine specific discretionary choices made by immigration agencies, indicating a major change in judicial supervision of immigration issues.
Judge Blocks Obamacare for DACA
A federal judge in North Dakota stopped a rule from the Biden administration that permitted DACA recipients to enroll in health insurance via the Affordable Care Act.