Featured News
DHS makes changes to Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewals
On October 29, 2025, USCIS announced that EAD filings on or after October 30, 2025, will no longer receive an automatic extension of their EAD while the renewal application is pending. The new rule is effective October 30, 2025, and applies to individuals who file to renew their EADs on or after...
Government Shutdown Immigration Report
IMPACT ON IMMIGRATION MATTERS IF GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN OCCURS Though Congress is continuing to negotiate on the FY2026 budget, if no agreement is reached, and/or no other stopgap method implemented, we will unfortunately be faced with a government shutdown on October 1, 2025. While there is hope...
TRUMP ISSUES PROCLAMATION REQUIRING $100,000 FEE FOR NEW H-1B PETITIONS
President Trump issued a proclamation on Friday imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. According to the White House, the fee does not apply to existing H-1B visa holders or those already selected in the 2025 lottery. The proclamation is aimed...
Registration Requirements for all Non-US Citizens
What Is Registration? Registration is the process of notifying the U.S. government of your presence as a noncitizen. Although this requirement existed in the law, it has rarely been enforced in the past. In an effort to enforce the above provisions of the regulation, the current administration has...
Visa Processing Update – Interview Waiver Eligibility Reduced to 12 Months
The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change in the visa interview waiver process. Effective immediately, the eligibility window for visa interview waivers (aka Drop Box) has been reduced from 48 months to just 12 months. This change is part of the implementation of Executive O...
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
How might the executive orders (EOs) signed by President Trump impact me and my family? 1. “Executive Order Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Action” What does this mean? Potential Impacts: 2. “Executive Order Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship” Wha...
Know Your Rights and Immigration FAQs under the Trump Administration
The most important things to remember if you encounter ICE or other immigration officials: What to do if an immigration agent asks to see my documents? ICE Raids What is an ICE Raid? An ICE Raid is when ICE agents go to a worksite without warning as part of an investigation into an employer. ICE ...
Presidential Proclamation Suspending Entry of Certain Immigrant for 60 days
Presidential Proclamation The order takes effect at 11:50pm EDT on April 23, 2020 THE ORDER DOES AFFECT: Those who do not have a immigrant visa valid on the effective date of this proclamation, and do not have an official travel document other than a visa (such as a...
Trump Signs order Pausing Immigration for 60 days, with Exceptions
Trump signs order pausing immigration for 60 days, with exceptions Note: The spouses and children of U.S. citizens and permanent residents also will be unaffected, but other relatives seeking to immigrate will be blocked. Note: The order does not apply to any...
CNN Reports on Upcoming Executive Order halting Immigration
Trump says immigration order will apply only to green cards and will last 60 days
NPR reports Trump said: The pause will NOT apply to Temporary Workers
NPR Report on EO
Bloomberg discusses DRAFT version of Executive Order
Bloomberg Article
Immigration News From
Law360: Immigration
- Trump's DHS, FEMA Barred From Withholding Disaster Funds November 21, 2025A California federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction barring President Donald Trump's administration from threatening to withhold $350 million in funding for disaster and emergency response, ruling that a coalition of localities are likely to prevail in their suit challenging the administration.
Read More
Subscribe to our news
Stay up to date with the most recent news posted on our website.