New Immigration Parole Fees

A new DHS final rule establishes a number of new immigration parole fees, along with increasing fees for several immigration services.


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November 2025 Visa Bulletin

The November 2025 visa bulletin shows little movement across employment-based categories, with with advancement primarily taking place in family-based visa categories.


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Project Firewall: What Employers Need to Know

Proactive planning is the best way employers minimize the chances of violating Project Firewall amid increased government oversight of the H-1B program.


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STEM OPT Application: Dos and Don’ts

The STEM OPT program lets F-1 students earning degrees in science, technology, math, or engineering from American universities hold keep training in the U.S. after finishing their…


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F-1 OPT Application: Dos and Don’ts

There are certain procedures F-1 students applying for the OPT program should follow, and others they need to avoid for keeping their visa status after finishing their studies.


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E-Verify System Resumes Operations

Employers have until October 14 to create cases for foreign workers hired while the E-Verify system was offline.


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USCIS Authorizes Termination of DACA for Firearm Ownership

USCIS released a memo authorizing the termination of DACA status for firearm purchases because recipients don't have valid status under ATF regulations.


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Appeals Court Clarifies Visa Age Rule for Children of Naturalized Parents

A First Circuit Court decision reaffirms the displayed visa age of children whose parents naturalize must match the age the child was the day their parent became a U.S. citizen.


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SEVP Students Must File I-94

All students a part of the SEVP program must file a Form I-94 upon arrival to the U.S., doing so documents their legal arrival and proves their legal status while attending U.S.…


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Planned H-1B Restriction and Why Filing Now Matters

Given the expected increase in enforcement and regulatory tightening due to a new H-1B restrictions, employers should file employment-based visa petitions as soon as possible.


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