December 12, 2025 Visa Holders Report Rise in Prudential Visa Revocations
December 10, 2025 Immigrant Gold Card Available Now
December 10, 2025 Visa Appointments Postponed for H-1B and H-4 Petitioners
December 9, 2025 Green Card Interviews Result in Detention of Noncitizen Spouses
December 9, 2025 Annual SEVIS Verification Period Begins
December 5, 2025 Employment Authorization Document Validity Period Decreased
December 5, 2025 Green Card Removal Cancellation Denied by Circuit Court
September 23, 2024
Increase in Federal Judges Pursued Following Senate Bill Approval
The JUDGES Act proposes the addition of an additional 66 federal judges to address ongoing backlogs of federal cases, including immigration matters.
September 23, 2024
Illegal Crossings Halved Following Biden Asylum Policy
Illegal encounters at the southwest border have fallen in half since the Biden asylum policy went into effect in June 2024. Asylum claims are paused for those crossing the border illegally if encounters meet certain thresholds.
September 23, 2024
No Detention Time Limit for Removal Proceedings
A district court review found an immigration judge incorrectly released an individual on bond on the basis that they were detained in excess. Per U.S. Supreme Court rulings, there is no limit to the period of federal detention in cases of removal.
September 18, 2024
Validity Extended to 36 Months for Green Card Renewal
Green card renewal periods are extended to 36 months in recognition of continued processing delays, effective September 10, 2024, to qualifying applications.
September 17, 2024
DC Circuit Asked to Review Spousal Work Permits
The full D.C. circuit court panel of judges are being asked to review spousal work permits following a three-judge panel finding the program can continue.
September 17, 2024
Family Pushes for Asylum Claim Decision Following Seven Year Wait
A family in the U.S. since 2016 filed a lawsuit asking the U.S. federal government to process their asylum claim. The claim has been awaiting adjudication since 2017.
September 12, 2024
October 2024 Visa Bulletin: Disappointing Start to Fiscal Year 2025
The October 2024 Visa Bulletin, the first of Fiscal Year 2025, shows disappointing results. Although available visa numbers by category are reset, we see some retrogression in some categories.
September 12, 2024
EB-2 Visa Annual Limit Reached for FY2024
The annual limit for EB-2 visas for FY2024, which ends September 30, 2024, has been reached. No additional EB-2 visas will be available to issue until October 1, 2024.
September 10, 2024
Visa Extension Allowed After US Worker’s Resignation
A U.S. Department of Labor judge approved a visa extension request following a U.S. employee's unexpected resignation. The previous denial was overturned based on the lack of control premise.
September 9, 2024
Some Removal Notices May Be Updated by Immigration Judges
The Board of Immigration Appeals found immigration judges can correct information included on removal proceedings, including the date and time to appear.
September 9, 2024
Spousal Green Card Program Stall and Challenges Continue
The Keeping Families Together spousal green card program is again stalled, with additional challenges being filed. At minimum, the program cannot process applications through September 23, 2024.
September 5, 2024
DHS Challenges Spousal Parole Program Block
DHS is challenging the temporary block of the Keeping Families Together spousal parole program. They claim the group of states led by Texas do not have a legal basis to the program.
September 5, 2024
DC Circuit Says Feds Can Withhold Asylum Assessments
USCIS is not required to comply with Freedom of Information Act requests to provide immigration officers' asylum assessments, per the D.C. circuit court.
August 30, 2024
Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program
The immigration program offering qualifying individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to come to the U.S. is now resumed with an updated vetting approach.
August 30, 2024
Citizenship Bid Rejected Despite 21-Year Gov’t Delay
Despite a 21 year delay in addressing the issue, an individual's U.S. citizenship status was reversed, following two legal efforts to retain status.
August 29, 2024
Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear
The Executive Office for Immigration Review released a policy memorandum clarifying requirements as to the timing required by DHS to file a Notice to Appear.
August 28, 2024
USCIS Policy Manual Update to OPT Eligibility for STEM Fields
USCIS updated their Policy Manual for OPT eligibility for STEM majors. In the update, USCIS clarifies guidance for F and M nonimmigrant students and their eligibility for OPT programs in STEM fields.
August 28, 2024
Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused
Keeping Families Together, the mixed status parole program, is now paused for fourteen days, following a lawsuit filed by a group of states including Texas. Applications can continue to be submitted.
August 22, 2024
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services
The U.S. Embassy in Cuba is expanding interview services for qualifying individuals for specific visa types. Visitor visa interview appointments are not available.
August 19, 2024
Employment-Based Petition Reforms on DHS 2025 Agenda
DHS released an agenda outlining potential employment-based petition reforms in their 2025 plans. Among the items to be reviewed are the rules that guide extraordinary ability, among others.