February 25, 2025 Alert: Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants Stopped at Ports of Entry
February 25, 2025 First Successes Against Birthright Citizenship Ban
February 24, 2025 Trump Administration Removals Below Expectations and Previous Administration
February 24, 2025 Alert: Prepare for Longer Wait Times for Visa Applications and Processing
February 21, 2025 DHS Ends Haiti TPS Extension
February 21, 2025 Trump Administration to Downsize Immigration Appeals Board
February 18, 2025 U.S. Consular Posts Change Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Protocol
February 13, 2025 March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Most Employment-Based Categories, Retrogression for EB-4
July 16, 2024
U.S. Mayors Endorse Proposed Heartland Visa
A proposed new employment-based visa program, the Heartland Visa, aims to attract foreign highly skilled workers to the heartland of the U.S. The proposal is endorsed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors.
July 16, 2024
Yemen Temporary Protected Status Extended
The Temporary Protected Status for Yemen has been extended. The program is extended for 18 months, from September 4, 2024, to March 3, 2026. Specific qualifications apply.
July 15, 2024
CBO Finds Immigration Boosts U.S. Economy
Immigration is shown to boost the U.S. economy per a report from the Congressional Budget Office. The benefit includes an increase in the labor pool and increased consumer spending.
July 15, 2024
USCIS Updates Entrepreneur Visa Program
USCIS released updated information about the International Entrepreneur Rule and parole program, including clarifying requirements and qualifying evidence.
July 10, 2024
August 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 India
USCIS released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. At the time of writing, the specific chart individuals already living in the U.S. should use is not yet finalized. Follow us for updates as they are announced.
July 9, 2024
Supreme Court to Review Self-Deportation Deadline Terms
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a challenge to the self-deportation timeline, specifically considering how to treat the deadline if it falls on a weekend or federal holiday.
July 9, 2024
U.S. Deports Chinese Migrants in First Action After Five-Year Hiatus
A group of Chinese migrants were sent back to their home country from the U.S. in the first such flight in five years.
July 8, 2024
Spousal Employment Visas Challenged
An IT worker association is challenging spousal employment visas policy, citing the Supreme Court's decision to overturn the Chevron deference. The Court declined to review the lawsuit.
July 5, 2024
DHS Says Four Year Delay Processing Asylum Request Is Reasonable
An asylum seeker sued USCIS claiming the four year wait is in violation of Congressional mandates. DHS states exceptional circumstances exist causing the delay.
July 5, 2024
U.S. Supports Panama Removal Flight Program
The U.S. and Panama reached an agreement to reduce irregular migration through the region with the goal of reducing southern U.S. illegal crossings.
July 3, 2024
Oklahoma Immigration Law Blocked
The Oklahoma immigration law set to go into effect July 1, 2024, has been blocked by a federal judge. Oklahoma joins several other states with blocked immigration laws.
July 2, 2024
Extension and Redesignation of Haiti Temporary Protected Status Announced
Haiti Temporary Protected Status has been extended for an additional 18-months for qualifying individuals. Registration period opens July 1, 2024.
June 28, 2024
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Ending Longstanding Deference to U.S. Administrative Agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned the “Chevron deference,” which severely limited meaningful judicial review. The overturning of Chevron may prove highly beneficial for immigration.
June 27, 2024
DHS States Border Arrests Dropped by Over 40% Following Biden Executive Action
Arrests from illegal crossing at the U.S. southern border have dropped over 40% since the Biden asylum policy went into effect on June 5, 2024.
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.