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
June 27, 2024
Per Circuit Court, Expired Diversity Visas Cannot Be Processed
A district court ruled that expired diversity visas cannot be processed, citing Congressional action and some U.S. Supreme Court rulings. An estimated 17,000 individuals are affected.
June 21, 2024
Supreme Court Rules Citizens Cannot Contest Denied Spousal Visa
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled U.S. citizens do not have the right to challenge a denied spousal visa.
June 20, 2024
H-1B Rule Update Anticipated This Year with Possible Restrictions
A proposed rule addressing possible changes to the H-1B visa is expected to be finalized in 2024. If no changes are made, significant changes that will affect employers will be activated.
June 20, 2024
DACA Holders May Be Eligible For H-1B Visas Under New Immigration Policy
A new policy may provide employment authorization including H-1B visas to current DACA holders and undocumented individuals, with a potential path to legal permanent resident status.
June 19, 2024
Iowa Immigration Law Temporarily Blocked
A federal judge issued a temporary injunction to the Iowa immigration law making it a state crime if an individual was ever deported, whether they now have a legal basis or not.
June 18, 2024
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced
President Biden announced protection from deportation for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, and their children. Individuals must be living in the U.S. for a minimum of 10 years as of June 17, 2024.
June 18, 2024
Supreme Court Supports Current Removal Notice Process
The U.S. Supreme Court found the current notification process for removal matters is valid and can continue as is currently implemented.
June 17, 2024
Lawsuit Filed Challenging Biden Asylum Executive Action
A lawsuit has been filed challenging asylum executive action created by the Biden administration stating it is not a legal action.
June 13, 2024
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Under Consideration
The Biden administration is reportedly considering providing protection to undocumented individuals who are married to U.S. citizens, providing a path to U.S. citizenship.
June 11, 2024
July 2024 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Family-Based Categories, Small Movement in Employment-Based Categories
The July 2024 Visa bulletin showed retrogression in EB-3, advancement in EB-1 India, and minor advancements in most other categories.
June 6, 2024
Expansion of 9-11 Response Fee Proposed to Include H-1B, L-1 Visa Renewal
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a new rule that expands the 9-11 Response Fee requirement to include H-1B and L-1 renewal petitions.
June 5, 2024
Biden Signs Executive Action Addressing Asylum Eligibility and the Southern Border
Biden temporarily suspended noncitizens from entering at the southern border and removes asylum eligibility for those crossing illegally. Further consequences follow.
June 5, 2024
Increase in Migrant Arrivals Calls for Right to Legal Representation
Immigrants without legal representation experience higher levels of deportation than those with support, often due to language barriers and lack of access to education.
June 3, 2024
U.S. Southern Border Migrant Crossings Drop Over 50%
For the month of May 2024, illegal migrant crossings dropped by over 50% compared to the record high reported in December 2023.
May 30, 2024
Justice Department Sues Oklahoma over State Immigration Law
Oklahoma is the most recent state to be sued by the Department of Justice over a proposed state immigration law.
May 30, 2024
5th Circuit Urged to Reverse DACA Ruling
The Biden administration and a group of DACA holders ask the fifth circuit to review a previous DACA ruling finding the program illegal.
May 30, 2024
DHS Secretary Says Some Asylum Seekers Try to ‘Game’ The System
In a recent interview, DHS Secretary Mayorkas stated some asylum seekers attempt to 'game' the system but are dealt with accordingly.
May 24, 2024
Nonimmigrant Worker Options After Lay Off
A nonimmigrant worker has options if they have been laid off. Depending on the visa type, and the specific situation of the individual, the 60-day grace period, adjustment of status, and other options may provide relief.
May 23, 2024
Iowa Green Card Holders May Be At Risk of Removal
Under an Iowa law scheduled to go into effect July 1, 2024, individuals who were previously deported as noncitizens but returned with a legal basis could be at risk of removal.
May 22, 2024
USCIS Updates Family-Based Immigration Guidance
Updates to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Manual for family-based immigrant visa petitions were made, effective May 22, 2024. The USCIS updates include handling the correction of approval notice errors and requests for adjustment of status or consular processing.