The federal government is ramping up enforcement against tech companies that allegedly hire foreign nationals using temporary work visas, when qualified U.S. workers may be available. In a recently filed lawsuit against a...more
Effective January 21, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced that it will indefinitely pause all immigrant visa issuances for applicants from 75 specific countries the Department deems are “at high risk of public...more
A group of 21 Democratic AGs obtained a court order temporarily blocking the federal government from imposing financial penalties on states related to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program...more
This holiday season, foreign nationals, including U.S. visa holders and lawful permanent residents should be more sensitive to the heightened immigration policies which have resulted in increased scrutiny at U.S. ports of...more
Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more
Ohio’s ban on political spending from lawful permanent residents remains in force following a September 16 ruling by a panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. The decision dissolved an earlier injunction...more
Overview- • So far, 2025 has brought a flurry of immigration changes that have impacted thousands of individuals residing in the United States. • To ensure you have not missed anything, we have summarized and detailed each...more
Last week, the Trump Administration issued a new Presidential Proclamation that will restrict the entry of nationals from more than a dozen countries. The restrictions took effect this past Monday, June 9. The stated goal...more
Given the heightened vetting and scrutiny of foreign nationals entering the U.S. by the Department of Homeland Security, all foreign nationals, including the U.S. permanent residents, should be vigilant, when facing CBP...more
As we are currently in a time of extensive scrutiny of immigration actions, individuals must understand their status, rights and obligations. Legal Permanent Residents possess many protections that nonimmigrants do not have,...more
With increased scrutiny at U.S. borders, many foreign nationals are understandably anxious about traveling in and out of the United States. At Harris Beach Murtha, our Immigration Practice Group has seen a surge in inquiries...more
On April 11, 2025, the Trump administration’s Alien Registration Requirement went into effect. All noncitizens ages 14 and older are now required to “register” with the U.S. government in accordance with the published...more
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-09, which updates the residency requirements for borrowers seeking Federal Housing Authority (FHA) insured financing....more
What Happened? On March 26, 2025, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD or the Department) issued Mortgagee Letter 2025-09 (ML 2025-09), which updates HUD’s residency requirements for borrower eligibility...more
Coming Home Again – What Rights Do Lawful Permanent Residents Have When They Return to the United States? Lawful Permanent Residents of the United States (commonly known as ‘green card holders or LPR’s) are entitled to...more
Adjustment of Status (AOS) has a very specific definition in the United States. It is defined as the process whereby someone goes from a temporary nonimmigrant status to a Lawful Permanent Resident without obtaining a visa...more
As anticipated, the 47th president issued a series of Executive Orders on his first day in office, one of which has caught significant attention within the EB-5 industry. The order, titled "Protecting the Meaning and Value of...more