February 19, 2025
Justice Department Fires Multiple Immigration Judges
The DOJ terminated several immigrant judges amidst one of the largest immigration enforcement efforts in recent history. Critics suspect political motivation.
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February 18, 2025
U.S. Consular Posts Change Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Protocol
U.S. consular posts change nonimmigrant visa requirements, restricting the eligibility to waive the in-person interview to only those who are renewing a visa no more than twelve…
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February 17, 2025
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Compliance Guide
Under the new rules of the 2025 H-1B visa, USCIS now has the authority to deny or revoke the visa petition outright based on the information on record at the time, employers…
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February 17, 2025
DHS Requests Support from IRS for Immigration Enforcement
The DHS requested IRS immigration support by providing criminal investigators to audit businesses suspected of housing non-legal migrants.
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February 14, 2025
Refugees Sue Trump Over Refugee Program Suspension
Refugees sue President Trump for U.S. refugee program suspension and withholding funds from refugee services. Several organizations joined the refugees as plaintiffs.
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February 13, 2025
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Most Employment-Based Categories, Retrogression for EB-4
The March 2025 Visa Bulletin showed modest advancement across employment-based categories, with he exception of EB-4 including Certain Religious Workers, which retrogressed. That…
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February 12, 2025
2025 H-1B Visa Material Changes After Approval Guide
New rule changes to the 2025 H-1B visa application and selection process strengthen the definition of specialty occupation, provide greater power to USCIS to deny/revoke approvals…
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February 11, 2025
Alert for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders Traveling Abroad
Due to incomplete documentation and a lack of proper preparation, many nonimmigrant visa holders traveling abroad face heightened scrutiny and prolonged questioning when returning…
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February 11, 2025
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Processing Abroad Guide
Under the current administration, 2025 H-1B visa holders and applicants should anticipate increased scrutiny at both consulate sites and U.S. ports of entry. H-1B visa holders…
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February 7, 2025
Justice Department Suing Illinois and Chicago over Interference
The justice department is suing both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois. The department claims local and state policies interfere with their ability to enact President…
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