September 2, 2026 Parents With Citizen Children Must Prove Legal Status for Passports
September 2, 2026 Proposed Changes to H-4 Visa Spousal Employment
September 2, 2026 Unregistered Voluntary Departure Comes with a Price
September 2, 2026 USCIS Reinstates Neighborhood Investigations for Citizenship Applicants
September 2, 2026 State Department Proposes Fee Payment for Expedited Visa Interviews
August 28, 2026 Judge Denies Bid to Force Extradition of ICE Agent
November 11, 2024
Spousal Parole Program Blocked
The Keeping Families Together spousal parole in place program block continues. A Texas federal judge found the program lacked authority.
November 7, 2024
Strategic Employment-Based Immigration Planning for 2025: What Recent Talent Demand in the U.S. Means for Proactive Employers
Advance planning is key for future employment-based immigration needs. Employers should identify their hiring needs early and plan in advance for the best possible result.
November 5, 2024
Supreme Court Agrees to Consider 30-Day Appeal Window for Removal Orders
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a matter that may resolve conflicting findings between two circuit courts on the 30-day appeal window in removal cases.
November 1, 2024
Texas Law Requires Immigration Status Check for Medical Treatment, Response Optional
Texas hospitals are now required to ask patients their immigration status. Individuals are not required to respond. The information is used to track costs of treatment for those without status.
October 29, 2024
Canadian Immigration Numbers to Drop
Canadian immigration levels are planned to drop in the coming years. The number of permanent residents, temporary residents, and international students are also affected.
October 29, 2024
US Conducts Removal Flight to India
A removal flight from the U.S. to India occurred on October 22, 2024. In the previous fiscal year, over 160,000 individuals have been returned to their home countries.
October 25, 2024
DHS Urged to Clear Immigrant Employment Authorization Backlog
A group of congressional Democrats are urging USCIS to clear the immigrant employment authorization backlog prior to Biden leaving office, identifying funds and potential strategies.
October 25, 2024
Circuit Court Split Over Required Location of Asylum Seekers
A Ninth Circuit panel returned a split decision on a matter challenging the Biden administration requirement that asylum seekers must be on U.S. soil to qualify for processing requirement.
October 24, 2024
Sixteen States Challenge Border Asylum Officers Authority
A group of sixteen states led by Texas are challenging whether border asylum officers have the authority to approve asylum requests, stating the do not have the authority, per the INA and the Homeland Security Act.
October 23, 2024
Texas Lacks Standing in Spousal Parole Program, per Biden Admin
The Biden administration is arguing that Texas does not have legal standing to challenge the spousal parole program and as such, the program stay should be revoked.
October 21, 2024
Lebanese Nationals Currently in the U.S. Offered TPS and DED
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced qualifying Lebanese nationals currently in the United States can apply for Temporary Protected Status (TPS).
October 18, 2024
Back Pay Owed Due to Lag in Reporting Termination of H-1B Worker
A recent lawsuit pointed out the importance of full compliance with USCIS guidelines when the termination of an H-1B worker occurs.
October 18, 2024
Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests
USCIS updated their policy guidance to clarify expedite requests for travel-related requests, urgent or humanitarian needs or emergencies, and government interests.
October 17, 2024
Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program
The Non-Minister Religious Worker Visa has a sunset date of December 20, 2024. The program for ministerial religious workers is not affected.
October 17, 2024
November 2024 Visa Bulletin: More of the Same
The November 2024 Visa Bulletin shows little movement, which is actually good news as there is no retrogression in employment-based visas. For family-based visas, some advancements are noted.
October 10, 2024
Federal Appeals Court to Hear DACA Arguments
The latest in a series of DACA arguments will be heard this week. The program remains the subject of ongoing legal actions that will likely proceed to the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 8, 2024
No Extension for Parole Program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela Nationals
The parole program for qualifying individuals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela will not be extended, per DHS. Individuals should pursue other available options to remain in the U.S. or face removal.
October 8, 2024
Texas Public Charge Lawsuit Dismissed Due to Lack of Standing
Texas' challenge to the Biden administration overturn of a Trump era Public Charge expansion is denied on the basis the state did not prove they have standing in the change.
October 3, 2024
EB-1 Evidence Guidance Updated
USCIS updated guidance on EB-1 evidence guidance, specifically on team awards, memberships in associations, published material in trade publications, and more.
October 2, 2024
Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended
DHS-DOJ issue a final rule to restrict asylum eligibility when crossing between ports of entry. In the update, the period for reduced interactions between borders is extended.