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San Francisco Immigration Court Faces Severe Backlog with Limited Judges

San Francisco’s Immigration Court is mired in a crisis where hearing dates now reach 2030. Although the judge count has…

First-Generation Indian Immigrants: Navigating Dual U.S. Tax Rules

Moving to the U.S. involves managing two tax systems. Indian immigrants must report global income and foreign assets once they…

Google’s Visa Advisory: Up to 12-Month Delays Affect Reentry Plans

Google is advising visa-holding employees to skip non-essential international travel. New 'online presence reviews' at U.S. consulates have caused massive…

H-1B Fee Challenge Faces Tough Questions as Litigation Expands

Twenty states have challenged a new $100,000 H-1B visa fee in federal court, arguing it violates administrative laws and constitutional…

Timing Matters: Safeguarding Treaty Benefits with Coordinated Planning

Tax treaty benefits for cross-border workers are often lost due to late filings and a lack of coordination between immigration…

I-94 on I-797A vs Admit-Until: Which Date Governs Stay?

A CBP online I-94 with an earlier Admit Until date typically controls your stay after re-entry, even if an I-797A…

Judge Blocks Hundreds of Layoffs, Easing Immigration Staffing

A judge blocked about 400 planned federal layoffs and ordered nearly 300 reinstatements under the Shutdown Law, preserving staffing through…

H-1B and H-4 Interviews Delayed to 2026: Protect Your Job

Consulates in India pushed H-1B and H-4 interviews into 2026 due to a mandatory online presence review starting Dec. 15,…