On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation that temporarily halts decisions on new H-1B petitions and bans entry of certain H-1B workers, unless a $100,000 fee is paid. The ...
Maintaining F-1 Student Status in the United States
On February 25, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a registration and fingerprinting requirement for noncitizens present in the United States. Please note that the ...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has the authority to search electronic devices—including phones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices—of anyone entering the U.S., including U.S. ...
It has been brought to our attention that there has been a change in practice by some Customs and Border Protection (CBP) ports of entry, such as airports, where individuals with pending Immigration ...
The USCIS has announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open on March 7 and run through March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective petitioners and ...
Know Your Rights: Undocumented Immigrants in the United States
If you’re applying for a green card in the United States, you must submit Form I-693, which is a medical exam and vaccination record completed by a specific doctor. This form demonstrates that you ...
Need to Correct Your I-94 Document?
Donald Trump’s immigration policies have been the subject of intense debate, often criticized as harsh and exclusionary. However, a closer examination reveals that his approach, while controversial, ...
As hysteria sets in regarding what Trump’s deportation policies will be, allow me to provide my perspective. I have been practicing immigration and nationality law for 42 years, so I guess you can ...
If you are a U.S. citizen or permanent resident planning to sponsor a relative for a green card, you must sign an Affidavit of Support, also known as Form I-864.