End Date Checklist for Designated School Officials

Keeping track of procedural requirements helps designated school officials better prepare for student visa registration season.


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Notice to Appear for Pending I-485 Applicants: A Guide

Highlighting increased government scrutiny, USCIS issues a Notice to Appear to I-485 applicants if they detect possible immigration fraud or national security threats.


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DOL Announces PERM and PWD Processing Times

The DOL announced new PERM processing time and PWD determinations, outlining how long H-1B petitioners wait for employment verification.


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F-1 and M-1 Student Visa Compliance, Travel, and Status Protection

Given the increased scrutiny by federal agents towards student visa programs, F-1 and M-1 visa applicants need to do everything in their power to increase their chances of…


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Navigating the B-2 Visa Bridge in 2026

The B-2 visa bridge strategy remains one of the most important tools for H-1B workers experiencing termination of employment.


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Immigration Enforcement Cooperation Splits States

In light of immigration enforcement trends, lawmakers and local law enforcement are increasingly split on whether to support or resist cooperating with immigration agents.


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Immigrant Data Sharing Between IRS and ICE Blocked

A second judge blocked immigrant data sharing between ICE and the IRS, explaining such a policy violates taxpayer privacy laws.


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Immigration Judge Persecution Ruling Reinforced by BIA

The board reinforced a ruling by an immigration judge that threats alone don't qualify as a form of persecution.


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ICE Agents Can’t Use Force Against Protesters, Judge Rules

An Oregon judge temporary ban on ICE agents using any weapons on protestors in Portland following a recent confrontation outside of an ICE center.


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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…


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