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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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…
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