Photo courtesy of Andrew Patrick Photo USCIS Implements New Policies Affecting Asylum, Refugees, and Applicants from “High-Risk” Countries U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced significant policy changes that will impact the processing of various immigration benefits. These measures
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The Law Offices of Jacqueline Lentini, LLC is a legal practice specializing in immigration and nationality law. It provides services to both corporations and individuals, focusing on business immigration, employer and family sponsorship, naturalization, and various visa categories including temporary worker, student, and permanent residency visas. The firm also addresses compliance issues such as labor certification, E-verify, and Department of Labor audits. Its publications include updates on immigration policies, visa regulations, and enforcement initiatives relevant to employers, workers, and immigrants. The content is aimed at informing clients and the public about legal requirements and procedural changes in U.S. immigration law.
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USCIS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process
Photo courtesy of iStock DHS Changes H-1B Visa Selection Process: What Employers and Applicants Need to Know The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a major change to the H-1B visa selection process—moving away from the traditional random…
DOS Expands Online Presence Review for H-1B & H-4 Visas
Photo courtesy of Google Images DOS Expands Online Presence Review to H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it will expand its online presence review requirement to all H-1B principal…
USCIS Announces Temporary Pauses and Reviews Affecting Certain Immigration Cases
Photo courtesy of KHUNKORN from khunkorn USCIS Announces Temporary Pauses and Reviews Affecting Certain Immigration Cases In early December 2025, the Trump administration announced a series of significant immigration policy changes following the shooting of two National Guard members in…
USCIS Modernizes Fee Payments with Electronic Funds
Photo Courtesy by Ivan S from Pexels USCIS Modernizes Fee Payments with Electronic Funds U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant update to how immigration filing fees can be paid. Effective August 29, 2025, USCIS requires applicants and…
USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S.
Photo Courtesy by Изображения пользователя Be Easy USCIS Increases Screening, Vetting of Aliens Working in U.S. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to strictly enforce the long-standing Alien Registration Requirement…
Notices to Appear (NTAs) Issued During the 60-Day Grace Period
Photo Courtesy by iStock USCIS Issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) During the 60-Day Grace Period: What H-1B Workers and Employers Need to Know Recent reports from immigration practitioners reveal a concerning trend: USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) to…
Trump Creates the Gold Card Program
Photo Courtesy by pixelshot Trump Introduces “Gold Card” Program Tied to Employment-Based Green Cards On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued an Executive Order creating a new immigration initiative known as the “Gold Card” program. The program is framed as…
Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know
Photo Courtesy by pixelshot Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know Earlier this year, discussions resurfaced around potential changes to how international students and exchange visitors are admitted into the United States—specifically, the possible elimination of Duration of…
U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review
AndreyPopov from Getty Images U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review U.S. consulates have quietly implemented a new review process that affects B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa applications. As of early November 2025,…