Student Visa Policy Update

12 months ago

On August 27, 2024, USCIS issued a Policy Alert regarding F-1 students, clarifying various course-related and optional practical training (OPT)…

Spotlight: Green Card Programs Without Departing the United States

12 months ago

While more than 500,000 individuals and their families await the fate of the Keeping Families Together program, there are several…

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers: Still a Good Backup Option

1 year ago

While the Keeping Family’s Together Program remains on hold, many eligible applicants would be wise to pursue collateral alternatives, including…

Keeping Families Together Program Updates

1 year ago

On August 19, 2024, DHS began accepting applications for the Biden Administration’s new “Keeping Families Together” program, allowing parole-in-place for…

News in Brief

1 year ago

Illegal Entries at Southern Border Significantly Down: Illegal entries, based on border arrests, were lower in July of 2024 than…

New Associate Attorney!

1 year ago

Introducing Surina Techarukpong, our newest member of the Palmer Polaski team. Surina, an associate attorney, was a law clerk for the firm…

How to Lose U.S. Permanent Residency

1 year ago

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, i.e.,  green card holders, enjoy many benefits and privileges. For instances, they…

SCOTUS Rules on U.S. Citizen’s Rights to Challenge Spousal Visas Denials

1 year ago

In Department of State v. Muñoz, the United States Supreme Court issued a disappointing 6-3 landmark ruling, upholding consular non-reviewability,…

T Visas: USCIS Offers Clarifying Guidance to an Often-Overlooked Benefit

1 year ago

USCIS recently announced a final rule on April 29, 2024, aiming to clarify the requirements for obtaining T nonimmigrant status…

Exploring Alternatives: What’s Next for Those Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery

1 year ago

USCIS selected 114,017 unique beneficiaries, resulting in 120,603 selected H-1B registrations during the initial FY 2025 H-1B Lottery. This represents…