Legal
Court rulings, regulatory changes, and legal precedents shaping immigration law. Coverage of federal circuit decisions, BIA appeals, injunctions, and enforcement litigation that affect visa holders and applicants.
Long-Term Tax Inefficiencies Caused by U.S. Immigration Backlogs
Immigration backlogs are turning temporary stays into long-term tax liabilities. Because the IRS uses physical presence to determine residency, many visa holders remain stuck in 'temporary' status while being taxed…
Supreme Court to decide citizenship for children born abroad to same-sex couples
In 2026, Ireland’s Supreme Court will decide if children born via donor-assisted reproduction to same-sex couples abroad can…
How State Taxes Undermine Federal Treaty Benefits for Immigrants
Federal tax treaties can reduce federal taxes to zero, but many U.S. states do not recognize these benefits.…
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…
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…