EAD Automatic Extension Rule Ended

Effective October 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement an Interim Final Rule (IFR) ending the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) […]

New H-1B $100K Fee

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently published new guidance clarifying how the $100,000 fee established under the September 19, 2025 executive proclamation will […]

Changes to Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) age calculation

On August 8, 2025, USCIS issued a policy alert announcing a return to exclusively using the Visa Bulletin’s Final Action Dates chart when determining an applicant’s […]

Consular Processing- Eliminating Most Mail-in Appointments

Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) will significantly restrict eligibility for nonimmigrant visa interview waivers, commonly referred to as “dropbox” appointments. Under […]

Federal Judge Issues Class Certification and PI Blocking EO on Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge granted certification to a nationwide class of children born in the U.S. and issued a preliminary injunction (PI) against EO 14160, which seeks to […]

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2026 H-1B Cap

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on July 18th that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and […]

Did you know?

If you were ever a member of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), you might worry that it could block your chances of getting a U.S. green […]

Can F-1 Students Apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW)?

Yes, F-1 students can apply for a National Interest Waiver (NIW) while maintaining their F-1 status. U.S. immigration law does not prohibit F-1 students from developing […]

Join our Managing Attorney, Reina Boaz, Esq. for an exciting webinar where she will be discussing recent trends in immigration law under the new Trump administration.

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Courts Halt SEVIS Deportations Nationwide as BYU Doctoral Student Reinstated Without Explanation

Across the United States, courts and universities are anxiously trying to resolve a wave of sudden visa revocations affecting F-1 students, many of whom are in […]