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 23, 2024
Texas Lacks Standing in Spousal Parole Program, per Biden Admin
The Biden administration is arguing that Texas does not have legal standing to challenge the spousal parole program and as such, the program stay should be revoked.
October 21, 2024
Lebanese Nationals Currently in the U.S. Offered TPS and DED
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced qualifying Lebanese nationals currently in the United States can apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
October 18, 2024
Back Pay Owed Due to Lag in Reporting Termination of H-1B Worker
A recent lawsuit pointed out the importance of full compliance with USCIS guidelines when the termination of an H-1B worker occurs.
October 18, 2024
Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests
USCIS updated their policy guidance to clarify expedite requests for travel-related requests, urgent or humanitarian needs or emergencies, and government interests.
October 17, 2024
Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program
The Non-Minister Religious Worker Visa has a sunset date of December 20, 2024. The program for ministerial religious workers is not affected.
October 17, 2024
November 2024 Visa Bulletin: More of the Same
The November 2024 Visa Bulletin shows little movement, which is actually good news as there is no retrogression in employment-based visas. For family-based visas, some advancements are noted.
October 10, 2024
Federal Appeals Court to Hear DACA Arguments
The latest in a series of DACA arguments will be heard this week. The program remains the subject of ongoing legal actions that will likely proceed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 8, 2024
No Extension for Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela Nationals
The parole program for qualifying individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela will not be extended, per DHS. Individuals should pursue other available options to remain in the U.S. or face removal.
October 8, 2024
Texas Public Charge Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Lack of Standing
Texas' challenge to the Biden administration overturn of a Trump era Public Charge expansion is denied on the basis the state did not prove they have standing in the change.
October 3, 2024
EB-1 Evidence Guidance Updated
USCIS updated guidance on EB-1 evidence guidance, specifically on team awards, memberships in associations, published material in trade publications, and more.
October 2, 2024
Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended
DHS-DOJ issue a final rule to restrict asylum eligibility when crossing between ports of entry. In the update, the period for reduced interactions between borders is extended.
October 1, 2024
Qatar Added to the Visa Waiver Program
Qatar is added to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, enabling easier tourism and business processes, among other benefits. Qatar is the first Gulf country to enter the program.
September 27, 2024
Afghan Nationals See Extensions to Some Expedited Processing and Fee Exemptions
USCIS announced the extension of some fee waiver benefits as well as expedited process for Afghan nationals who qualify as part of the Enduring Welcome program.
September 27, 2024
Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS
USCIS announced updates to the age calculation for individuals who demonstrate extraordinary circumstances under the Child Status Protection Act.
September 27, 2024
Oklahoma Immigration Law Not Impacted by Supreme Court Decision, says State
The state of Oklahoma is challenging a district court ruling that froze the state's law making it illegal for unauthorized immigrants to be present in the state.
September 26, 2024
Immigration Board Finds Retail Theft Not Grounds for Removal
Retail theft does not qualify as an act of moral turpitude, or acts that are considered inherently dishonest or morally wrong, such as fraud or violent crimes. As such, retail theft is not sufficient grounds for removal.
September 24, 2024
Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response
The importance of a timely response for permanent labor certification cannot be stressed enough. Delayed or inappropriate responses limit the options to receive the certification.
September 24, 2024
Visa Denials for Afghan Allies Children Can’t Be Challenged, per DHS
A group of Afghan allies are challenging their children's visa denials. At the basis of the the challenge is the aging out of the Afghan allies' children, under the Afghan Special Immigrant Visa program.
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.