By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box
The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. Barbara did far more than invalidate an overreaching executive order – it prevented a wholesale destabilization of American citizenship that could have echoed backward through generations.
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Mullin v. Doe: Blessing a Race-Neutral Cover for Racial Animus
By Cyrus D Mehta and Damira Zhanatova*
The Supreme Court’s decision in Mullin v. Doe is a major setback for TPS holders and a deeply troubling signal about how the Court is willing to treat racialized immigration policy. By allowing
Blanche v. Lau: The Supreme Court Has Degraded the Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Kaitlyn Box*
On April 23, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral argument in Blanche v. Lau, a case that confronted the issue of whether the government, in seeking to remove a lawful permanent resident
From USCIS Approval to Consular Refusal: Is a 214(b) Denial of an O-1 Visa Legally Justified?
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary *
For many beneficiaries, approval of an O-1 petition by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) feels like the final hurdle has been cleared. After all, USCIS has already reviewed the petition and
Deportation Judges
By Prof. Stacy Caplow, Brooklyn Law School[1]
Do you want to be a judge? Hurry up to apply—the deadline is July 17, 2026. Look no further than this ad which says:
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USCIS Withdraws Appeal in Mukherji: What Changes—And What Does Not?
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Manjeeta Chowdhary
In our previous blog, we discussed the decision of a district court in Nebraska in Mukherji v. Miller, which relied on Loper Bright principles to overturn an EB-1A denial based on
Federal Court Strikes Down Trump’s $100,000 H‑1B Fee: INA § 212(f) Is Not a Taxing Power
By Cyrus Mehta, Damira Zhanatova and Kaitlyn Box
On Monday, June 8, 2026, a Massachusetts federal judge delivered a major decision for employers who rely on the H‑1B program. In State of California et al. v. Markwayne Mullin et al.
Dorcas v. USCIS: Federal Court Reaffirms That USCIS Must Adjudicate, Not Stonewall, Immigration Benefits
By Cyrus D. Mehta and Damira Zhanatova∗
In Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island v. USCIS, No. 26‑cv‑132‑JJM‑PAS, Chief Judge John J. McConnell Jr. held that USCIS’s Trump‑era “Travel Ban Countries” policies violated both the Immigration and Nationality
The Credibility Problem in Extraordinary Ability Cases: Why Evidence Matters More Than Ever in EB-1 and O-1 Petitions
USCIS New Policy Limiting Adjustment of Status Eligibility Is Bad Policy and Contrary to Law
By Cyrus D Mehta and Damira Zhanatova*
As previously addressed here, on May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 (“memo”), announcing that filing an I-485 adjustment of status (AOS) application in the United States will be treated as