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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: Travel Restrictions for Green Card Holders: What You Need to Know As a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) of the United…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: ICE Reverses SEVIS Terminations Amid Legal Challenges, Clarifies Status Implications for International Students In a significant policy shift, U.S. Immigration and Customs…

H-1B-dependent IT consulting firms face unique challenges in complying with the evolving landscape of immigration law, particularly after the implementation of the H-1B Modernization Rule effective January 17, 2025. From navigating third-party placements and verifying specialty occupation roles to handling FDNS site visits and DOL audits, compliance is no longer optional—it is a business imperative.…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: New Alien Registration Requirements Effective April 11, 2025 – Who Must Register and What You Need to Do Following the District Court…

For many intending immigrants, unlawful presence in the United States can trigger harsh bars to reentry. These inadmissibility grounds under INA §212(a)(9)(B) may result in 3- or 10-year bars, often forcing families to separate. However, legal pathways exist to overcome these barriers through waivers like I-601A (Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver) and INA §212(d)(3) (Nonimmigrant Waiver…

Under Section 264(e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA): “Every alien, eighteen years of age and over, shall at all times carry with him and have in his personal possession any certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card issued to him pursuant to subsection (d).” This means that all non-U.S. citizens, including…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: Upcoming Webinar to Guide Employers Through H-1B Compliance in 2025. Employers navigating the evolving H-1B landscape are invited to a free webinar…

The H-1B visa landscape has undergone a significant transformation following the ITServe Alliance v. USCIS settlement and the release of the H-1B Modernization Rule. These changes have created both opportunities and responsibilities for employers and foreign workers alike. Below is an overview of the current state of H-1B adjudications and how employers can navigate the…

If someone has recently received a SEVIS termination letter and their F-1 visa status was canceled, it is a serious matter that may lead to expedited removal, arrest, or removal proceedings in immigration court. The reasons can vary widely, including but not limited to: Possible Reasons for SEVIS Termination and Visa Cancellation: Failure to maintain…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: FY 2026 H-1B CAP Reached: What Employers and Beneficiaries Need to Know USCIS has announced that it has received enough H-1B CAP…