The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced significant changes to its visa interview waiver policy that will impact consular processing worldwide. Practitioners and applicants should prepare for a return to routine in-person interviews and the possibility of increased processing…
Update (August 5, 2026): Federal Courts Have Blocked the $100,000 Fee The $100,000 payment requirement described in this alert is not currently being enforced. In California v. Mullin, twenty states challenged the agencies’ implementation of the Proclamation (Proclamation No. 10973,…
What is Alien Registration? Pursuant to a 1940 law, every foreign national who will be in the U.S. for 30 days must be registered and fingerprinted. They are also required to carry proof of such registration at all times. This law has not been regularly enforced. However, a new process to register is set to begin on…
What You Need to Know About the Recent Immigration Pause A new internal memo, reported by CBS News, reveals that the Trump Administration has paused all immigration applications filed by or on behalf of individuals who entered the U.S. through the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and…
Recent updates from several U.S. consular posts indicate changes to the eligibility criteria for the Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waiver Program. These changes may affect applicants seeking to renew their visas without an in-person interview. What Has Changed? Previously, many consular posts…
Understanding Parole in Place (PIP) Parole in Place (PIP) is a discretionary benefit provided by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain noncitizens physically present in the United States to be granted parole. This process provides a lawful…
Understanding B-2 Visas and the Legal Framework for Job Seeking Under the Trump Administration With the return of the Trump Administration in 2025, U.S. immigration policies have shifted toward stricter enforcement. During the Biden Administration, the USCIS website advised stating that individuals…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has implemented significant regulatory updates to modernize, clarify, and enhance the H-1B visa program and related employment-based nonimmigrant classifications. These updates provide greater clarity, improve program integrity, and offer additional benefits and flexibilities. Below,…
Background The recent Supreme Court decision in Department of State v. Muñoz represents a significant missed opportunity to advance the principles of a “living constitution,” one that evolves with societal changes and values. Instead, the Court’s ruling perpetuates outdated and discriminatory policies…
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a new policy aimed at assisting DACA recipients and undocumented immigrants who have graduated from U.S. colleges. This policy introduces a streamlined process for obtaining employment-based nonimmigrant visas, significantly improving access to legal…
