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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