DHS Ends Employment Authorization Auto Extension

Due to a DHS interim final rule, several categories of EAD…


I-864 Affidavit of Support: A Sponsor’s Guide

Sponsors signing an I-864 affidavit are financially…


Judge Reaffirms Noncitizen Right to Bond Hearings

A recent ruling by a federal judge reaffirms that detained…


Noncitizen Photographs Mandatory when Entering the U.S.

Photographs of noncitizens are now mandatory when they're…


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DHS Proposes Reduction in EB-5 Fees

The DHS is reducing EB-5 visa fees by more than $500, but…


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Impact of the New H-1B Fee on Higher Education

Despite government claims the H-1B fee gives American born…


Asylum Claims Barred for Those Engaged in Persecution

The Board of Immigration Appeals will deny asylum claims of…


Uptake in Asylum Pretermission Rates

The recent uptake in asylum pretermission rates illustrates…


B-1 Eligibility Changes for Athletes

For B-1 eligibility, professional athletes now have to…


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USCIS Clarifies Scope of $100k H-1B Fee

USCIS gave H-1B beneficiaries and sponsors more clarity…