Status of EB-2 National Interest Waivers

7 months ago

A popular way many skilled professionals seek immigrant visas is through EB-2 National Interest Waivers. This pathway allows applicants to…

EB-4 Backlog Unchanged; Consider Other Green Card Options

8 months ago

The employment-based fourth preference (EB-4) backlog which began in earnest more than two years ago when the State Department reinterpreted…

I-9 Compliance for Employers Who Experience Raids

8 months ago

Employers are required to use the Form I-9 to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired and employed…

Areas of Continuity and Stability at USCIS

8 months ago

In a sea of policy and enforcement changes over the first half of 2025, there are some comforting areas of…

Harsh Treatment of Foreign Students

8 months ago

From enhanced vetting, sporadic SEVIS terminations (that were later reinstated), targeted visa revocations, ICE arrests, social media monitoring, crackdowns on…

Arrests in Immigration Courts

9 months ago

President Trump has claimed ramped up ICE enforcement activities, arrests, and removals since his inauguration. However, data from Syracuse University’s…

Citizenship Case and the End of Nationwide Injunctions on Executive Actions

9 months ago

On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal district courts could not issue nationwide injunctions to…

New Rule for Deferred Action for Special Immigrant Juveniles

9 months ago

Effective June 6, 2025, USCIS rescinded the policy of categorically considering deferred action for special immigrant juveniles with an approved…

New Travel Bans

9 months ago

On June 4, 2025, the White House issued new travel bans. Effective June 9, 2025, people from certain countries are…

Supreme Court Ruling Permits Termination of Certain Humanitarian Parole Programs

9 months ago

After a month's long battle, on May 30, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling giving a green light…