Immigration Next Steps Amid Government Shutdown

Certain immigration services won't resume until the government shutdown ends, but immigration enforcement agencies like CBP and ICE continue operations.


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H-1B Lottery Modification Proposed by DHS

The DHS announced a change to the H-1B lottery letting companies submit multiple visas depending on the category, with higher-paying categories getting more slots than…


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Frequently Asked Questions About the New H-1B Application Fee

The sudden announcement of the new H-1B application fee has left many with questions surrounding its implementation and exemptions.


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Gold Card Visa Program Now Available

The Gold Card visa is available for a fee of $1,000,000, replacing the EB-5 investors visa and giving high-net-worth individuals a streamlined path to lawful permanent residency…


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Importance of Filing H-1B Petitions Before Wage Increases

In light of impending wage increases and scrutiny towards applications, H-1B petitions for amendments, transfers, and changes should be filed as soon as possible to avoid trouble…


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Foreign Students Ruling Stayed by Appeals Court

The Second Circuit Court of Appeals reaffirmed that two foreign students facing removal won't be detained while their cases are pending after the government tried to re-detain…


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Government to Impose New H-1B Application Fee: Updates

The government has enacted a new H-1B visa application fee of $100,000 for every new applicant, part of an effort to get U.S. industries to rely on foreign workers less.


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U.S. Citizenship Test Changes Announced

The government announced that the first changes to the U.S. citizenship test, part of a broader push to reinforce the integrity of the naturalization process, will take effect on…


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Immigration Enforcement Policies Promoting Family Separations

Immigration enforcement is increasing the number of family separations as more individuals are being stopped and choosing to legally challenge their removal rather than leave the…


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