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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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