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The H-2B Program The H-2B nonimmigrant worker program allows eligible U.S. employers to temporarily hire foreign workers for nonagricultural jobs when there is a temporary need for workers. Because Congress limits the number of H-2B workers who may receive visas or H-2B status each fiscal year, employers should closely monitor the annual cap and filing […]
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2027 Read More »
The U.S. Supreme Court’s review of Department of Labor v. Sun Valley Orchards, LLC is being closely watched by H-2A agricultural employers and immigration practitioners. The case could determine whether the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has the authority to use its administrative law judge (ALJ) and Administrative Review Board (ARB) processes to impose back
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There are certain things one expects to accumulate—or shed—after practicing immigration law for more than a few decades: gray hair (or the conspicuous lack thereof), unanswered letters and emails, long-forgotten petition approvals—or denials—and, of course, a healthy dose of skepticism whenever someone mentions “USCIS discretion.” And then there is Kurzban’s Immigration Law Sourcebook. I have
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new editions of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA; Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member; and Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. The new forms carry an edition date of 08/24/26 and were published by
The U.S. State Department has lifted the immigrant visa pause for nationals of 75 countries following a federal court order in CLINIC v. Rubio. Learn what this means for your case.
A new DOJ legal opinion requires all state agencies to report undocumented immigrants to DHS when states accept TANF/SSI funds. Know your rights and risks.
The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), together with immigration law firm Benach Pitney Reilly, has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) decision to require new editions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ without advance notice or a transition period. The plaintiffs argue that the abrupt implementation has created significant
AILA and Members Sue Administration Over Arbitrary Mandatory Form Changes Read More »
USCIS Implements New I-864 Forms Without a Grace Period U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new editions of Form I-864, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA; Form I-864A, Contract Between Sponsor and Household Member; and Form I-864EZ, Affidavit of Support Under Section 213A of the INA. The new forms carry
For many visa applicants, the process traditionally follows a familiar path: apply at the U.S. embassy or consulate serving the country where you live. But when routine visa services are suspended and applicants are redirected to a consular post in another country, the location of visa processing can become a critical part of the immigration
Think Immigration: When Visa Processing Moves Abroad: Lessons from Russia Read More »
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to how F-1 international students are admitted and maintain their status in the United States. Beginning September 15, 2026, the government will end the long-standing Duration of Status (D/S) admission framework for F-1 students and replace it with a fixed period of admission.
What the End of Duration of Status Means for F-1 Cap-Gap and Work Authorization Read More »
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