On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a new proclamation significantly restricting the entry of foreign nationals from 12 countries and partially limiting entry from an additional 7 countries, citing national security and...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a final rule to permanently increase the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents for certain applicants. The final...more
12/16/2024
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Immigration Reform ,
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Renewal Options ,
USCIS ,
Visa Applications ,
Visas
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has designated Qatar for inclusion in the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). Qatar will be the first Gulf State to join the VWP program which allows for streamlined travel and entry to...more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) previously announced a new spousal protection policy in keeping with the Biden-Harris administration’s commitment to keep families together....more
On August 3, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order requiring federal agencies to review the use of foreign temporary workers and overseas offshoring practices by federal contractors and subcontractors.
The order...more
8/6/2020
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Effective October 2, 2020, filing fees for certain non-immigrant, immigrant, and naturalization benefit requests will be adjusted to help meet U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) operational needs. As a...more
On July 14, 2020, the Trump Administration issued an executive order ending differential treatment for Hong Kong under U.S. law. The order, effective immediately, directs government agencies to amend regulations within 15...more
7/22/2020
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Executive Orders ,
Foreign Nationals ,
Hong Kong ,
Immigration Procedures ,
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Trade Relations ,
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US Department of State ,
Visas
On June 18, 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court blocked the Trump Administration’s attempt to terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, ruling that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)’s...more
6/19/2020
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DACA ,
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Educational Institutions ,
Path To Citizenship ,
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Wolf v Vidal ,
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