USCIS Authorizes Termination of DACA for Firearm Ownership

USCIS released a memo authorizing the termination of DACA status for firearm purchases because recipients don't have valid status under ATF regulations.


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Appeals Court Clarifies Visa Age Rule for Children of Naturalized Parents

A First Circuit Court decision reaffirms the displayed visa age of children whose parents naturalize must match the age the child was the day their parent became a U.S. citizen.


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SEVP Students Must File I-94

All students a part of the SEVP program must file a Form I-94 upon arrival to the U.S., doing so documents their legal arrival and proves their legal status while attending U.S.…


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Planned H-1B Restriction and Why Filing Now Matters

Given the expected increase in enforcement and regulatory tightening due to a new H-1B restrictions, employers should file employment-based visa petitions as soon as possible.


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Circuit Court Upholds Block on Birthright Citizenship Order

The First Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the judicial blocks on enforcing the executive order limiting birthright citizenship, marking the second Appeals Court to do so.


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Lawsuit Targets New H-1B Fee

A coalition filed a lawsuit against the enforcement of the new $100,000 H-1B application fee, arguing it blocked a vital pathway for the entry of medical professionals into the…


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H-1B Filings During the Government Shutdown

The government shutdown significantly impacts H-1B processing because a number of services for required supplementary documents are unavailable until it ends.


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Board of Immigration Appeals Decision on Judge’s Bond Authority

The Board of Immigration Appeals limited the capacity of immigration judges in issuing bonds to undocumented individuals, even if they've resided in the U.S. for multiple years.


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Immigration Next Steps Amid Government Shutdown

Certain immigration services won't resume until the government shutdown ends, but immigration enforcement agencies like CBP and ICE continue operations.


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H-1B Lottery Modification Proposed by DHS

The DHS announced a change to the H-1B lottery letting companies submit multiple visas depending on the category, with higher-paying categories getting more slots than…


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