JURIST

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

The UK expanded the criteria its visa scheme Thursday to Hong Kong residents born after 1997, under the British National (Overseas) Immigration Route (BN(O)). China criticized the scheme in December, after 88,000 Hong Kongers applied for British visas, stating that the UK would make them “second-class citizens.”

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JURIST

JULY 14, 2024

The POGO sector emerged in the Philippines in 2016 and has since experienced explosive growth, with operators leveraging the country’s liberal gaming laws to serve customers in China, where gambling remains prohibited. Her family background also came under scrutiny after the March operation. ” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

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JURIST

JUNE 1, 2024

The US Department of State imposed new visa restrictions on Chinese and Hong Kong officials on Friday after a Hong Kong court convicted 14 activists of conspiring to commit subversion under the China-imposed National Security Law.

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JURIST

OCTOBER 9, 2023

… Our council believes that the idea of ​​divisiveness is aimed at creating confusion in the mentality of Afghan immigrants who already experience lots of trouble in their respective countries. However, China announced it had sent a new ambassador to Afghanistan on September 13.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 12, 2021

They said that the bill is in response to the People’s Republic of China’s “draconian national security law.” ” In addition to granting certain Hong Kongers priority 2 refugee status, the Act would waive immigration intent as a factor for non-immigrant visas.

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JURIST

MAY 25, 2023

.” Haldenwang noted that global power is becoming “multipolar,” pointing to the variety of global players—like Russia and China—that European democracies face. Haldenwang warned that hot-button issues, such as immigration and the war in Ukraine, are used by extremists to divide democracies targeted by authoritarian actors.

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SCOTUSBlog

JUNE 1, 2021

Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit, which had previously taken asylum seekers’ testimony as credible when reviewing cases where immigration courts were silent on applicants’ credibility. The 9th Circuit ruled Dai was eligible for asylum and ordered the immigration court to reconsider Alcaraz-Enriquez’s case.

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Chugh LLP

JULY 15, 2021

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) also announced that for employment-based categories, it will use the Final Action Dates chart to accept applications for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident. EB-2: China advances to April 1, 2018. EB-3 Other Workers: China advances one month to January 1, 2010.

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JURIST

APRIL 24, 2024

Wang Wenbin, spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China, denied allegations of espionage for China and stated the accusations were “malicious smears” and “political manipulation aimed at China” Guo works under MEP Maximilian Krah, a member of the European Parliament for the AfD.

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Chugh LLP

MAY 20, 2021

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet confirmed which chart it will use to accept adjustment of status applications in June 2021. . EB-2: China advances five months to May 1, 2017. EB-3 Professional and Skilled Workers: China advances about five months to September 1, 2018. India: August 1, 2011.

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Chugh LLP

APRIL 21, 2021

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will use the Final Action dates chart to accept adjustment of status to US permanent resident applications. EB-2: China and India each advance about three months to December 1, 2016, and August 1, 2010, respectively. EB-2: China: December 1, 2016.

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Chugh LLP

JULY 11, 2022

The United States State Department August 2022 Visa Bulletin features limited forward movement for India and China in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories in the Final Action dates chart. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept adjustment of status applications using the Final Action Dates chart. conclusion.

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Chugh LLP

AUGUST 8, 2022

However, the Final Action Date for China will advance one month, to December 22, 2015, in the Unreserved EB-5 category. EB-2: China remains on April 1, 2019, and India remains on December 1, 2014. EB-3 Professional and Skilled Workers: China remains on April 22, 2018, and India remains on February 15, 2012. conclusion.

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Chugh LLP

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Due to a high demand of applications from individuals born in India and mainland China, the EB-3 preference category has regressed significantly on its Final Action dates for both countries. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept adjustment of status applications based on the Dates for Filing chart.

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JURIST

JANUARY 26, 2023

According to the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the US president is able to extend the DED at his discretion. China imposed the NSL on Hong Kong in June 2020. USCIS noted that the DED is not a specific immigration status.

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JURIST

AUGUST 17, 2021

The implication of not allowing these people to exercise their right to immigrate is concerning. There is a ray of hope for the people as the Taliban have developed a romantic relationship with China. It brings the thought that despite them denying to pursue vengeful actions, the Taliban wants to keep a close eye on these people.

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Chugh LLP

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Applicants are eligible for the DV lottery if: They are native to a country with historically low rates of immigration to the United States. The best way to avoid DV lottery fraud is to work closely with an immigration attorney to examine all submissions and information received. DIversity visa lottery eligibility . Conclusion.

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Chugh LLP

JULY 8, 2021

National Interest Exceptions are available to certain travelers present in China, Iran, Brazil, South Africa, the European Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, and India who are subject to COVID-19 travel restrictions. Are a journalist, student, immigrant visa holder, or fiancé of a US citizen or green card holder. conclusion.

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Chugh LLP

JUNE 10, 2022

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet announced which chart it will use to accept adjustment of status applications. EB-2: China advances one month to April 1, 2019. EB-3 Professional and Skilled Workers: China remains on March 22, 2018, and India remains on January 15, 2012.

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SCOTUSBlog

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Asian” acknowledges our shared roots as refugees and immigrants from the largest and most religiously, ethnically, and linguistically diverse continent, while “American” affirms our right to be here in this country. Our immigration stories are similarly diverse. Early Chinese and Indian immigrants built the country’s first railroads.

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Chugh LLP

MAY 12, 2022

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has not yet announced whether it will accept adjustment of status applications using the Dates for Filing or Final Action Dates chart. EB-2: China remains at March 1, 2019. EB-3 Other Workers: China remains on June 1, 2012, and India remains on January 15, 2012.

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The Fashion Law

JUNE 10, 2021

Burberry bags are in the crosshairs of an Italian police probe after a number of individuals have come under the microscope for allegedly exploiting immigrant laborers in connection with the manufacturing of handbags for the British brand. One of the core claims at play was that Italian labor laws were being flouted.

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Chugh LLP

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

EB-2: China remains on June 8, 2019, and India remains on April 01, 2012. EB-3 Professional and Skilled Workers: China remains on June 15, 2018, and India remains on April 01, 2012. Similarly, India remains on April 01, 2012, and China remains on September 01, 2012. EB-2: China: July 8, 2019. India: May 01, 2012.

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JURIST

JULY 6, 2024

Despite Lai’s attempt to challenge that the interpretation has no retrospective effect, the Director of Immigration, as a member of the NSC, declared that the proposed representation by Tim Owen “is contrary to the interests of national security.”

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Chugh LLP

AUGUST 11, 2021

During this pre-recorded event from September 8, 2020, Chugh, LLP immigration professionals discuss what each visa category is used for, who qualifies for each visa, how to apply, and more. Our professional immigration panelists include: Lihua Tan : Partner, Attorney. Panelists. . Hugo Cobian : Paralegal. Harleen Dugal : Paralegal.

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Chugh LLP

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

immigration system continues to grapple with the effects of the Covid-19 global pandemic. In October 2020, priority dates in EB-3 category jumped forward nearly 5 years, allowing hundreds of eligible EB-3 applicants to file adjustment of status or immigrant visa applications. By: Jacqueline Gonzalez Valle.

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Chugh LLP

AUGUST 18, 2021

. Join Chugh, LLP Partner and Attorney Navdeep Meamber and Immigration Consultant Jagan Tamirisa for an informative conversation on the green card downgrade process from EB-2 to EB-3: whether to get premium processing, how it impacts your child when they turn 21, and what downgrading entails. Act quickly. Premium Processing on Downgrades.

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JURIST

JANUARY 18, 2025

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged Thailand not to forcibly repatriating 48 Uyghur men to China on Friday. The Uyghur men have been held in Thai immigration detention facilities for over a decade under conditions described as inhumane and degrading.

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Vanguard

MAY 15, 2020

“For the last few years, we’ve been one of the main targets of China’s retaliation to U.S. At one point, we were facing a 72 percent tariff in China. pork producers were at the tip of the trade retaliation spear in China and other countries for more than two years, losing $20 off the price of every hog.”. Then came COVID-19.

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Chugh LLP

JANUARY 19, 2022

At-risk countries with suspended air travel include Botswana, Brazil, China, Ghana, Hong Kong, Israel, Kazakhstan, New Zealand, Republic of the Congo, South Africa, Tunisia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Please contact your Chugh LLP, immigration professional for more information or questions regarding traveling to India. conclusion.

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Customs & International Trade Law

APRIL 29, 2022

Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations (ICE-HSI) special agents for further investigation. A total of twelve packages with a total of $114,294 of undeclared currency was discovered on her person, which was then seized by CBP. The subject was arrested, and the case was turned over to U.S.

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Customs & International Trade Law

AUGUST 26, 2022

On August 21, CBP announced McAllen Border Patrol Station agents attempted to initiate an immigration inspection of the occupants of a vehicle departing a well-known migrant loading area in Los Ebanos. The program will further expand to Vancouver in late September, bringing MPC availability to 38 air and seaport locations.

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JURIST

JANUARY 22, 2025

The United Nations called on Thailand on Wednesday to immediately halt the deportation of 48 Uyghurs to China, warning that the detainees face a real risk of torture, enforced disappearance, and other inhumane treatment if returned. Five Uyghur detainees have died in custody, including children, highlighting inadequate detention conditions.

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JURIST

MARCH 3, 2025

Thailand Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra claimed on Monday that the deportation of 40 Uyghurs to China was in accordance with human rights standards. Citing photos published by the Chinese authorities, Shinawatra stated her confidence that “China will take good care of this group of people.”

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JURIST

OCTOBER 4, 2024

The couple, identified by the surname Yao and his wife, were deported for violating Taiwan’s immigration regulations after their involvement in an altercation at the event. However, the person they intended to visit had returned to China in July.

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Customs & International Trade Law

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Case Study: Motives Far East and Motives China Limited. A China-based clothing manufacturer was penalized $13.4 Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and CBP. Two sets of invoices is clearly fraudulent and can result in both criminal (imprisonment/fines) and civil penalties.

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JURIST

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) condemned Thailand’s deportation of 40 Uyghur asylum seekers to China on Thursday. Thailand had jailed the deported asylum seekers since 2014, when they fled from China and were arrested at the country’s border for allegedly violating its immigration laws.

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