Marriage-Based Green Card Warning Issued

Greater levels of USCIS scrutiny during the review process places the burden of proving legitimacy on the couples applying for a marriage-based green card.


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Visa Bond Program Expanded

The government expanded the visa bond program to a total of thirteen countries, meaning visitors have to pay a $15,000 reimbursable fee.


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H-1B Fee Lawsuit Appeal Granted

A D.C. federal judge gave the Chamber of Commerce a fast-track in appealing the denial of its H-1B fee lawsuit, giving the chamber until January 9 for filing the appeal.


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Asylum Seekers’ Cases Asked to be Summarily Dismissed by DHS

DHS is asking courts to dismiss asylum cases prior to consideration, removing asylum seekers to safe third country options. This is the latest in a string of actions from the…


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H-1B $100,000 Fee Challenge Denied

A federal judge upheld the Trump administration's proposed $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa holders as a result of reviewing the U.S. Chamber of Commerce challenge. This is one of…


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Asylum Seekers Considered Security Threats or Public Health Risks to be Barred

Effective December 31, 2025, the Security Bars and Processing is in effect. The rule specifies when immigrants are not eligible for asylum or withholding of removal if they pose a…


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H-1B Lottery Rules Changed

The Department of Labor announced the implementation of the new H-1B lottery rules that favors high paying petitioners rather than randomly granting visas to all petitioners.


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Immigration Court Detainment Prompts ‘No-Shows’ to Skyrocket

Given the increase of detainment operations in immigration court, many individuals are not showing up to their hearings which leads to them being removed in absentia.


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Legal Residency Pathways Decrease

Since January 2025, the number of legal residency pathways has decreased as the government increases its' oversight of the immigration vetting process.


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VAWA Program Guidelines Updated

To better combat immigration fraud, USCIS made a statement clarifying the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program guidelines.


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