The Department of State Makes Visa Bond Program Permanent

The Department of State formally implemented the visa bond…


State Department Proposes Changes to J-1 Visa Termination Rules

The U.S. Department of State proposed a rule increasing its…


DHS Advances Proposal Eliminating Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers

The DHS proposed eliminating the 60 day grace period for…


BIA Clarifies Limits of Asylum Claims

The Board of Immigration Appeals ruled persecution on…


Additional Biometric Fee Now Applies to H-1B and L-1 Extension

The DHS expanded the Biometric entry-exit fee requirement…


New Executive Orders on Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism

The U.S. government enacted two executive orders rolling…


Employers Fear Immigrant Worker Shortage

Employers fear a possible immigrant worker shortage due the…


Asylum Application Updated

USCIS released a new version of the Application for Asylum…


ICE Arrests Increase at U.S. Domestic Airports

ICE arrests at U.S. airports increased from those with…


Loss of Work Authorization Leaves Beneficiaries and Employers Scrambling

Employers and beneficiaries face increased uncertainty with…