November 22, 2024 The Future of H4 EAD: Potential Elimination Under Second Trump Term
November 19, 2024 Trump Confirms Use of U.S. Military for Mass Deportation Program
November 19, 2024 USCIS Issues Updated Guidelines on Child Custody for U.S. Citizenship Eligibility
November 18, 2024 President-elect Trump Appointments to Lead U.S. Immigration Policy
November 18, 2024 Biden’s Options To Strengthen U.S. Immigration Policy
October 16, 2023
CBP One App Use Requirement Challenge Denied
A federal judge stated they cannot require border officials to process migrants who do not have an appointment made through the CBP One app, per a precedent set by the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 12, 2023
USCIS Announces New Online Change of Address Capability
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced a new tool called Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA), providing qualifying customers with pending applications, petitions, or requests to easily update their address with USCIS.
October 12, 2023
Attorney General Review of Administrative Immigration Matters Announced
The Attorney General is now eligible to review immigration-related decisions made by administrative law judges. This is in keeping with the U.S. Supreme Court announcement.
October 12, 2023
USCIS Provides Clarification of the EB-5 Program and the Reform and Integrity Act of 2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided updates on changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as a result of the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)
October 11, 2023
November 2023 Visa Bulletin: Minor Updates
The November 2023 Visa Bulletin shows very little movement across both employment-based and family-based visas.
October 10, 2023
Diversity Visa 2025 Registration Open
The Diversity Visa 2025 program online registration period is open. Strict requirements apply and only qualifying individuals from select countries are eligible.
October 6, 2023
Cameroon TPS Extension and Redesignation
The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension and renewal of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for qualifying Cameroon nationals.
October 5, 2023
Judicial Review of Immigration Cases Reaffirmed by Supreme Court
The Supreme Court found that appellate courts have the authority to review immigration cases prior to exhausting administrative options. This is great news as courts are backlogged.
October 5, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court Declines STEM OPT Case
The U.S. Supreme Court recently declined to hear a challenge to the STEM OPT program, ending a multi-year effort to end the program.
October 4, 2023
Indian Visa Processing Exceeds Goal, Domestic Stamping Pilot Program Update
The U.S. Mission to India set a goal of processing one million nonimmigrant visa applications in 2023. That goal has been exceeded.
October 4, 2023
TPS Extension and Redesignation for Venezuela Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the extension of Venezuela’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months and a separate redesignation of Venezuela for TPS.
September 29, 2023
Understanding EB-1 Immigrant Visa and Processing Times
Our office is experiencing renewed interest in the EB-1 immigrant visa program. Understand the timing, filing, and process to maximize your odds of a successful outcome.
September 28, 2023
USCIS Announces Extension of Some Employment Authorization Documents
The maximum period of validity for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for qualifying individuals is extended to 5 years, per USCIS. Some requirements apply.
September 27, 2023
Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program
Israel is added to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP) for travel to the U.S. Individuals from countries in the VWP program have the option to apply for travel to the United States for business or tourism purposes, for up to 90 days, without requiring a visa first.
September 26, 2023
Prompt Response to RFEs for Employment-Based Visa Emphasized
Individuals who receive a Request for Evidence (RFE) for Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, are urged to respond as soon as possible.
September 26, 2023
Form I-539 Biometric Fees Exemption Begins Oct 1, 2023
Individuals filing a Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, no longer need to pay the $85 biometric services fees, effective October 1, 2023.
September 21, 2023
Temporary Legal Status Granted to Thousands of Venezuelans in the US, Including Work Authorization
The Biden administration is granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans already in the United States. This allows them to work.
September 21, 2023
Proposed Updates to the H-2B Program Announced
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an update to strengthen protections for temporary workers in the H-2A agricultural and H-2B nonagricultural worker programs.
September 20, 2023
Immigration Policy Included in Federal Funding Debate
Proposals to fund the U.S. government, set to shut down on September 30, 2023, if a funding agreement is not reached, includes immigration policy elements.
September 18, 2023
EB-1 Eligibility Clarification from Recent USCIS Policy Update
USCIS provided an update to the EB-1 Extraordinary Ability visa. This summary provides important details on the update and how best to pursue this visa.