January 26, 2026|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
Over the past year, over and over again ordinary people have stepped into an extraordinary role as civilian observers documenting immigration enforcement actions in real time. They are not required to be there. They are not paid. And yet, driven by their own conscience, sense of duty, and love of their neighbors, they show up […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Keerthan Murali
If your company hires international workers, especially recent graduates working on OPT, the next H-1B season may look very different. The U.S. government has finalized a rule that changes how USCIS will run the H-1B lottery. In past years, when there were more registrations than visas available, USCIS used a system where every registration had […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Ellen Atkinson
In 2025, a major shift in federal detention policy and case law left many people in ICE custody—often long-time U.S. residents—being told they were categorically ineligible for an immigration bond hearing simply because the government alleged they had entered without inspection (“EWI”). A federal class action, Maldonado Bautista v. DHS (also captioned Maldonado Bautista v. […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq.
On November 3, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a policy alert that significantly changes how certain U visa holders may apply for lawful permanent residence. USCIS now states that when U nonimmigrant status is granted to someone already inside the United States, that grant does not count as an “admission” for purposes of […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Zachary New
2025 is ending on a peculiar note, with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services deciding that it no longer should be doing its job, and instead placing a pause on a significant number of immigration applications for an indefinite period of time. The memo, PM-602-0192, pauses adjudication of a multitude of benefit applications filed by […]
January 2, 2026|Contributed by: Luke Niermann
Immigration enforcement at U.S. airports has changed significantly in recent months and airports are increasingly being used as active immigration enforcement locations. For many immigrants, including those with green cards, pending immigration cases, or old removal orders, these changes mean that air travel can now carry serious legal risks, even for domestic flights. Airports Are […]
December 15, 2025|Contributed by: Jennifer Howard
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced several changes affecting Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), commonly known as work permits — including how long work permits are valid, whether work authorization continues while a renewal is pending, and filing fee increases for certain categories. Below is a summary of what has changed, who is affected, […]
October 29, 2025|Contributed by: Aaron C. Hall, Esq. and Luke Niermann
For more than a decade, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) has given hundreds of thousands of Dreamers the opportunity to live, study, and work in the U.S. without fear of deportation. Yet, for years, ongoing legal challenges have kept DACA tied up in the courts, leaving the program’s future uncertain. While much remains unresolved, […]
October 14, 2025|Contributed by: Joseph & Hall P.C.
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a significant policy change that will impact where immigrant visa applicants are interviewed. Beginning November 1, 2025, applicants must attend their visa interview in the consular district corresponding to their place of residence, or, if they prefer, in their country of nationality. This policy aims to streamline […]
October 1, 2025|Contributed by: Zachary New
If your student grew up in Colorado but lacks lawful immigration status, the ASSET law opens real, affordable college options close to home. Below is a practical, accurate guide to what ASSET is, who qualifies, what it pays for, and how to use it. What is ASSET? ASSET (Advancing Students for a Stronger Economy Tomorrow) […]
