July 9, 2026 When You Have Two I-140s: Sorting Out AC-21 Portability After an EB-2/EB-3 Downgrade
July 8, 2026 Prevailing Wage Data Announced for 2026-27 Fiscal Year
July 8, 2026 Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization
July 8, 2026 Presence of an Immigrant Population Throughout American History
July 8, 2026 New Consequences for Unpaid Asylum Fees
July 7, 2026 2022 EB-5 Regional Legislation Proposal
February 5, 2026
Gold Card Program Challenged in Court
A coalition of immigrants under a labor union is suing the government for its new gold card program, arguing it prioritizes revenue over merit and bypasses Congress authority to establish revenue collection.
February 5, 2026
Adoption Visas Exempted from Immigration Processing Block
Adoption visas for aren't subject to any immigration processing blocks or travel restrictions regardless of the child's country of origin.
February 4, 2026
Re-entry Permits: What Green Card Holders Should Know
Green card holders that travel outside of the U.S. need a properly filled re-entry permit, regardless of how long they've stayed abroad.
February 4, 2026
Somalia TPS Terminated
The DHS explained Somalia no longer met the required parameters for a TPS designation and that canceling their status was in the national interest.
February 4, 2026
Circuit Court Rules TPS Termination Unlawful
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the DHS overstepped the limits of its authority via the termination of Venezuela and Haiti's TPS designations.
February 4, 2026
H-1B Registration Period Announced
USCIS announced the 2027 H-1B registration period opens on March 4 and closes on March 19, 2026 at 12pm EST.
February 4, 2026
Partial Asylum Admission Granted by Circuit Court
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals denied a Honduran national's petition for asylum admission, but granted her relief from removal.
February 4, 2026
Asylum Denial Reinforced by BIA
The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled in favor of denying a Nepalese national asylum in the U.S., explaining she was already properly resettled in India.
January 30, 2026
EB-1A Visa Final Merit Limits Changed
A Nebraska court found USCIS erred in imposing an additional review phase for EB-1A visa petitioners without giving any prior notice.
January 29, 2026
EB-1A Filings Surge as H-1B Pressure Intensifies
Frustration around the H-1B visa has led many highly-skilled professionals to file for the EB-1A visa, or extraordinary ability visa in greater numbers over the past fiscal year.
January 29, 2026
ICE Director Ordered to Appear in Court
A Massachusetts federal judge issued a court order for the acting ICE director to appear in court about the agency's failure to give detainees access to bond hearings.
January 29, 2026
Impact of a Government Shutdown on Immigration Services
With another government shutdown on the horizon, employers and foreign workers should expect pauses for several employment-based immigration services until the shutdown ends.
January 28, 2026
Family Reunification Program Termination Blocked
A federal judge struck down the government's efforts to terminate the family reunification program, citing a lack sufficient reasoning from the DHS beyond claims beneficiaries weren't properly vetted.
January 27, 2026
Omission of Family Immigration Information Grounds for Application Denial
The omission of any family immigration information on an individual's application is grounds for denial and counts as immigration fraud.
January 26, 2026
BIA Ruling Reinforces Good Moral Character Requirement
A recent Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) ruling reinforces the good moral character requirement for individuals applying for naturalization and lawful permanent residency.
January 26, 2026
USCIS Processing Facilities Closed Due to Extreme Weather
USCIS processing facilities across multiple states are temporarily closed due to the recent winter storm, individuals with urgent immigration issues should seek USCIS centers that are still open.
January 22, 2026
Immigration Detention Facilities Require Notice Before Congressional Visit
A federal judge denied calls to block the enforcement of a new DHS policy that requires members of Congress submit a notice of intent at least seven days before they visit immigration detention facilities.
January 22, 2026
Family Reunification Parole Termination Blocked
A federal judge declared intent to issue a block against the government's termination of the Family Reunification Program, which gives over ten-thousand people temporary legal protections.
January 22, 2026
CBP Home App Offers Reward for Voluntary Removal
The DHS recently announced that individuals that voluntarily depart the country and register their departure on the CBP Home App will receive payment and a chance to legally return.
January 22, 2026
February 2026 Visa Bulletin
The February 2026 visa bulletin shows little movement in employment-based visa categories, aside from the EB-3 Professional and Skilled workers category.
