Under the new regulation, if a person filed or files Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal after October 1, 2024, and the application remains pending...

A key development occurred in December 2024, when the deference policy was officially written into regulation (the "H-1B modernization rule"), set to take effect on January 17, 2025.

For international business owners and entrepreneurs engaged in cross-border trade with the United States, the opportunity to expand operations and establish...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," which aims to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a major change to the H-1B cap selection process.

The United States has long been a destination for the world's most talented athletes—not only to compete at the highest level, but to access world-class training, coaching opportunities, and long-term career prospects.

If you've ever dreamed of bringing your culinary artistry to the United States —whether as a chef in a high-end kitchen, a pastry artisan designing edible masterpieces...

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order imposing new restrictions on migrants, including limitations on asylum and humanitarian protections. The order directs the Department.

In 2025, the immigration landscape continues to shift under the weight of national security concerns, ushered in by Executive Order...

During the recent administration there has been an increase in issuance of Requests for Evidence for EB-1A petitions for those of Extraordinary Ability.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals from Honduras, Nicaragua, Nepal, Haiti, and Cameroon.

If you've made it to the United States as a culinary professional—perhaps on an O-1B visa that recognizes your extraordinary talent...

In a renewed wave of enforcement, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has started sending formal alerts to certain F-1 students participating in Optional Practical Training (OPT)...

In January 2025, the U.S. Congress passed the Laken Riley Act, marking a significant shift in immigration enforcement policy.

For individuals applying under the O-1A or EB-1A categories, both reserved for professionals with extraordinary ability, letters of recommendation are a critical part of the petition.

In January 2025, the U.S. government introduced a mandate requiring all individuals without legal status in the country to register with federal authorities. This initiative aims to enhance national security...

As an immigration law firm, we regularly assist highly skilled professionals working in the U.S. on temporary work visas such as H-1B who are seeking a path to permanent residency.

It's no secret that the U.S. immigration system has faced increased scrutiny and change in recent months. From evolving policies to headlines filled with uncertainty...

If you've recently received the exciting news that your O-1 visa has been approved, congratulations! The O-1 is a prestigious visa, granted only to individuals...

In recent months, the U.S. government has intensified its vetting procedures for individuals seeking entry into the United States, whether through visa applications abroad or inspection at ports of entry.