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Unviable wait times endanger undocumented children, warn lawyers
Policy changes in early 2025 have lengthened ORR custody stays for undocumented children. New rules regarding information sharing and reduced legal aid make the reunification process more complex. Families are…
South Sudan TPS Ends Jan 5, 2026: Plan B Options for Holders
The U.S. is ending Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan on January 5, 2026. Roughly 210 people will…
Rare Backlog Opening Lets Eligible Applicants File for Green Card Now
When your priority date becomes current in the Visa Bulletin, you must act fast to file for your…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…