A recent decision by the Board of Immigration Appeals changes how advance parole travel is treated for purposes of the unlawful presence inadmissibility bars, and may affect employers and foreign national employees with pending adjustment of status applications who...
Two recent federal court decisions have temporarily halted significant immigration policies and could provide relief for employers and foreign nationals with affected cases. $100,000 H-1B Visa Payment Requirement Struck Down On June 8, 2026, a federal district court...
Several recent and proposed changes to U.S. immigration procedures could have significant practical implications for employers and visa holders. Here are some developments to watch: More USCIS filings may move online: USCIS has finalized an interim final rule,...
Update: USCIS has issued new Policy Manual guidance on the public charge ground of inadmissibility, and generally expanding the scope of inquiry, effective September 18, 2026, along with a revised edition of the Form I-485 required for filings as of September 18....
Immigration attorneys across the country are reporting a concerning trend: ICE has reportedly detained certain noncitizens while they traveling on domestic flights at U.S. airports. Recent reports have come from multiple airports, including Newark (EWR) and San...
January 14, 2026 update: The Department of State posted the policy, which bars final immigrant visa issuance while the pause is in effect. Interviews will continue, and dual nationals are exempted as with prior bans. The affected countries are as follows: Afghanistan,...
On December 16, 2025, President Trump issued a Proclamation, Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States (“expanded ban”), which expands and modifies the June 4 Proclamation Restricting the Entry of Foreign...
On October 16, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began assessing and collecting a $1,000 parole fee pursuant to its announcement in the Federal Register. Unless an exception applies (see below), the parole fee will attach when a foreign national’s parole...
Disclaimer: Any foreign national considering international travel should have an attorney review the particular circumstances of their case. UPDATE 09/24/2025Since President Trump released his proclamation on Friday, September 19, 2025, imposing a $100,000 fee on...
