SNAP Benefits for Immigrants and Refugees Terminated

As of November 1, 2025 all SNAP benefits for immigrants, asylees, and refugees living in the United States were terminated, only Green Card holders are still eligible.


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SEVP Site Visits: What Employers and Students Should Know

Although historically rare, SEVP site visits are now routine events for OPT and STEM OPT students given the increased government oversight of institutions like SEVP.


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Canada as an Alternative Visa Destination

Given the increasingly strict immigration landscape, many prospective U.S. visa applicants are considering Canada as an alternative visa destination.


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Impact of New H-1B fee on Healthcare Market

The new $100,000 H-1B fee could seriously cut into the availability of healthcare professionals, especially in traditionally under-served areas where foreign-trained professionals…


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Decline in Foreign Students Could Reduce GDP

The implementation of a $100,000 H-1B fee could pose major roadblock for foreign students planning on staying after graduation, and in turn significantly cut into the U.S.'s GDP.


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Immediate Relatives vs. Family Preference Immigration Categories

There are two main family immigration visa categories for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens entering the country legally: Immediate Relatives and Family Preference visas.


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DHS Ends Employment Authorization Auto Extension

Due to a DHS interim final rule, several categories of EAD no longer have access to an auto extension starting October 31, 2025. The change enables immigration authorities in…


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I-864 Affidavit of Support: A Sponsor’s Guide

Sponsors signing an I-864 affidavit are financially obligated to support any immigrant dependent and are liable for prosecution by the government and said immigrant if their…


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Judge Reaffirms Noncitizen Right to Bond Hearings

A recent ruling by a federal judge reaffirms that detained noncitizens are entitled to bond hearings, per Section 1226 of the Immigration and Nationality Act.


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Noncitizen Photographs Mandatory when Entering the U.S.

Photographs of noncitizens are now mandatory when they're entering and leaving the U.S., with full facial comparison technology coming in the next few years.


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