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USCIS Resumes Neighborhood Investigations for Citizenship Applicants
On August 25, 2026, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to resume neighborhood investigations for naturalization applicants, ending the agency’s general
Broader Discretion, Higher Stakes: How DHS’s New Public Charge Rule Reshapes Green Card Adjudication
To qualify for adjustment of status (a green card), an individual must show, barring some exceptions, that they are “admissible”
Visa Interview Pause and Mass Revocations: Separating Fact from Rhetoric
The federal government announced two significant changes to visa policy this week. Here’s what’s happening, what it means, and what
DHS Proposes $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security published a proposed rule that would add a $103,265 fee to
International Travel Warning: New Law Impacts “Advance Parole” Travel Permits, Seek Advice Before Leaving the United States
On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) overruled Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly and held that departing the United States
USCIS Policy Changes Affect U.S. Citizenship Filing
A Fee Increase Is Still Coming We previously alerted you to a proposed 70%+ increase to the naturalization application (Form N-400) filing
The End of Duration of Status for Students (F-1) and Exchange Visitors (J-1)
For more than three decades, F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors have been allowed to stay in the United States
Naturalization Update: File for U.S. Citizenship Before Fees Rise
If you have been considering applying for U.S. citizenship, we want to make sure you are aware of an upcoming policy
Plenary Parole: Analyzing Executive Treatment of the Parole Provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act
Humanitarian parole has become one of the most closely watched areas of U.S. immigration law, with recent administrations relying on
Navigating the Unpredictable – What Recent Supreme Court Decisions Mean for your Immigration Strategy
Over the past several years, the legal frameworks governing who can enter, work, and remain in the United States have
Escaping the Green Card Waiting Room: From Retrogression to Approval
For many employment-based immigrants born in heavily backlogged countries—such as Indian nationals—the path to U.S. lawful permanent residency, better known
FIFA World Cup 2026: U.S. Immigration & Visa Guidelines
The United States, Canada, and Mexico are set to host the 2026 World Cup! As anticipation builds for the FIFA
Unlucky in the H-1B Lottery? Alternative Options to Work Visas in the United States
Each year, thousands of highly skilled professionals pin their hopes on the H-1B lottery, only to face disappointment when they
How to Navigate Recent Naturalization Policy Change: The Power of a Holistic Application
Taking the Oath of Allegiance and becoming an U.S. citizen is the finish line after navigating the long and oftentimes
The Power of Mandamus Revisited: Foiling USCIS Delay by Lawsuit
In 2024, Federal Practice Department Chair Brendan Ryan, Esq. wrote about the Power of Mandamus, explaining how clients may use
Understanding the Expanded Travel Ban: Who Is Affected and What You Need to Know
On December 16, 2025, President Trump signed a new proclamation expanding U.S. travel restrictions on people from certain foreign countries.
Habeas Corpus for ICE Detention: How to Get Released From Immigration Custody
As an immigrant, one of the most frightening experiences can be interacting with ICE or being detained. If you or
Knowledge Is Power: Protecting Your Rights as a Noncitizen and the Rights of Those in Your Community
Turning on the news or looking at social media nowadays comes with countless videos of ICE arrests throughout the country,
Forced to Confess? We Can Suppress!
Widespread news reports and current litigation throughout the country make it clear that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is using
Birthright Citizenship: Injunction Dysfunction
In Trump v. CASA, the Supreme Court considered a first-of-its-kind executive order that aimed to deny birthright citizenship to babies
Trump Travel Ban 2.0 and National Interest Exceptions
Eight years ago, President Trump and the U.S. Department of State enacted the first travel ban under INA section 212(f),
Immigration Enforcement Readiness: What Every Business Must Know About I-9s, Raids, and Site Visits
In recent months, federal agencies such as the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Fraud Detection and National
Understanding the Alien Registration Requirement in 2025
On April 11, 2025, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services began a new program to collect information from immigrants through
A Removal Order Does Not Remove You from All Relief: Exploring Relief Pathways for Individuals with a Removal Order
There is no doubt that an order of removal has serious immigration consequences. It usually means that an immigration judge
Travel Warnings for Noncitizens Traveling Outside the U.S.
As immigration policies continue to evolve, individuals holding immigrant and nonimmigrant visas must exercise caution when traveling outside the United
Entrepreneurs, Your H-1B Dreams Can Be A Reality
Prior to the finalization of the H-1B Modernization Rule, many foreign-born entrepreneurs had to sacrifice their start up endeavors to
Top Ten Reasons to Apply for U.S. Citizenship
Around the world, people use the tradition of a New Year’s resolution to set goals, make changes, and improve their
Potential Changes to U.S. Immigration Law Under a Second Trump Term: What You Need to Know
As we approach a second term for U.S. President Donald Trump, we anticipate a myriad of changes to immigration law.
Can H-1B and L-1 Visa Holders Become Digital Nomads in the US?
The COVID-19 pandemic had a drastic impact on various aspects of our lives. In terms of work life, the biggest