Successor-In-Interest (sii) Rule Shapes H-1B Outcomes Under H-1B Modernization Final Rule (2025) Entry Fee Proclamation
SII is the legal mechanism allowing successor companies to inherit H-1B petitions after mergers or acquisitions. By assuming…
Late Successor-In-Interest Filings Risk Employment Benefits with Uscis DHS
Successor-in-Interest filings are vital for preserving H-1B and PERM benefits during corporate mergers. Employers must demonstrate continuity in…
Tom Homan Arrives in Minneapolis to Lead Federal Immigration Operations
White House border official Tom Homan has taken direct control of immigration operations in Minneapolis following leadership shifts…
ICE Street Arrests in New York City Rise 212% Under Trump Administration
New York City is seeing a 212% rise in ICE street arrests, frequently targeting non-criminals. Legal precedents like…
Uscis Requires Successor-In-Interest Filings Before Corporate Changes Under H-1B Weighted Selection Final Rule
Corporate restructures now require immediate immigration audits and timely Successor-in-Interest filings. Under new USCIS rules, failing to report…
Thunder Bay Immigration Pilot Reaches Full Capacity in First Year
Thunder Bay has successfully maximized its first-year allocation for the Rural Community Immigration Pilot, relocating 831 individuals. The…
Corporate Restructuring Versus Name Change Affects H-1B Workers
Managing H-1B petitions during corporate changes requires distinguishing between mere name changes and structural reorganizations. While name changes…
U.S. Population Growth Slows to 0.5% in U.S. Census Bureau Vintage 2025
January 2026 updates show U.S. population growth slowing to 0.5% as migration patterns shift. USCIS reports mixed processing…
EU Announces Paradigm Shift Using Visa System to Revise Deportations Policy
The EU's five-year migration strategy focuses on accelerating deportations through offshore 'return hubs' and leveraging visa access to…
Successor-In-Interest SII Rules Require Four Documents Under Uscis Policy Manual I-140
Successor-in-Interest (SII) allows companies to preserve I-140 petitions and priority dates after corporate changes. Successors must prove they…
UK Home Office Moves to Resume Forced Deportations of Syrian Refugees
The UK and U.S. are reassessing Syrian refugee protections, moving toward status withdrawal or 'cessation.' Syrian nationals may…
Uscis Flags New Payroll Profile for H‑1B Employees as Red Flag After Restructuring
New payroll profiles after corporate shifts can jeopardize H-1B status. When the paying entity’s FEIN or name differs…
Australian Immigration Levels Draw U.S. State Department and DHS Attention Amid Sky News Poll
The U.S. State Department has issued a warning to Australia regarding high migration levels, linking them to potential…
Indiana Senate Advances Senate Bill 76 (SB 76) Authored by Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne)
Indiana's Senate Bill 76 expands state-level immigration enforcement by mandating local cooperation with ICE detainers and penalizing non-compliance.…