On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a Presidential Proclamation aimed at enhancing national security by restricting the entry of certain foreign nationals into the United States. This action builds on Executive...more
6/9/2025
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In a significant move to attract wealthy investors, President Donald Trump has floated a new immigration initiative known as the “Gold Card.” The initial announcement indicates that the Gold Card will make the EB-5 investment...more
3/3/2025
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Effective February 18, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) made changes to the visa interview waiver program, leaving applicants and employers scrambling to navigate the new requirements. These restrictions—implemented...more
2/21/2025
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After the Parole in Place Program (“Keeping Families Together”) went into effect on August 19, 2024, sixteen State Attorneys General filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) et. al. The...more
8/30/2024
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1. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Launched Online Appointment Request Form -
On August 21, USCIS launched a new online form for individuals to request in-person appointments at their local field offices....more
9/11/2023
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Disaster Aid ,
Foreign Workers ,
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H-1B ,
Hawaii ,
Highly-Skilled Workers Visa ,
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Immigration Procedures ,
Immigration Reform ,
Labor Condition Applications ,
National Interest Waiver ,
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Visas