On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela remains in effect following a federal court order that blocked the program’s termination. The…
09 Apr
On March 31, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has completed the initial selection process for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap. The agency received…
07 Apr
In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced a proposal for a new "Gold Card" visa program, aiming to attract wealthy foreign investors by offering permanent U.S. residency and a pathway…
26 Mar
In January, 2025, Congress passed the Laken Riley Act with bipartisan support in direct reaction to the murder of college student Laken Riley by Jose Antonio Ibarra in 2024. An…
26 Mar
As we deal with rapid changes coming from the new administration, the implementation of one old rule, the “Registration” requirement for noncitizens, has caused a great deal of confusion (and…
26 Mar
On March 22, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a memorandum directing Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to take action against attorneys and law firms that,…
26 Mar
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the humanitarian parole programs for nationals of Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV), effective April 24, 2025. This decision…
25 Mar
The H-1B visa program is undergoing big changes in 2025, and if your company hires foreign talent, you’ll want to pay attention. With new rules redefining "specialty occupations" and adjusting…
25 Feb
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