By Maxine D. Bayley and Guilherme Massetti The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a temporary pause on the issuance of immigrant visas for nationals of certain countries as part of a comprehensive review of public charge-related policies and guidance. This action
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DHS to End Automatic Extensions of Employment Authorization Documents Effective October 30
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has issued an interim final rule eliminating the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EADs) for most noncitizens who timely file renewal applications. This policy change…
Is Now the Right Time to Apply for U.S. Citizenship?
By Duane Morris
By Ted Chiappari, Alejandra Vargas, Isabella Castellón Lebrón and Guilherme Massetti U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently issued a series of changes in policy and practice that could make it significantly harder for some people to acquire U.S.…
Executive Order Calls for Implementation of President Trump’s Gold Card in 90 days
President Trump’s Gold Card is now sounding a lot more like a green card (lawful permanent residence). The Executive Order (EO) issued on Friday, September 19, 2025 – https://lnkd.in/e5_9j3Se – relies on existing green card categories for those making a…
State Department Announces Worldwide Restrictions on “Drop Box” Interview Waiver Program
Effective immediately, the Department of State has reinstated the pre-pandemic eligibility criteria for the Dropbox program. This change reverts the eligibility window from 48 months back to 12 months and continues to mandate that the renewal be for the same…
USCIS Announces FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opening on March 7
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the opening of the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap. This announcement is a significant milestone for employers and foreign professionals seeking to work in…
The 2024 Presidential Election’s Impact on Business Immigration
By Duane Morris
The stated goals of Donald Trump and the Republican Party are to restrict both humanitarian immigration and legal business immigration. The party’s 2024 platform was discussed in more detail in our blog post, “Business Immigration Planning for 2025.” Now that…
Federal Jury Finds IT Firm Liable for Discrimination Against Non-Indian, Non-South Asian Workers
By Duane Morris
On October 4, 2024, a California federal jury found Cognizant Technology Solutions engaged in a pattern or practice of intentional discrimination against a class of non-South Asian and non-Indian employees. Cognizant is a U.S.-based multinational IT consulting company and one…
U.S. Immigration Practice 2024: Noteworthy Developments and Possible Changes Ahead
2024 has seen a plethora of developments impacting U.S. immigration. While many developments represent incremental changes to U.S. immigration practice, particularly concerning conventional business and employment-based immigration, more substantial changes to immigration law are only achievable through congressional legislation and,…
Tax and Immigration Issues Surrounding the Surrender of a Green Card
By Duane Morris
There are several reasons why lawful permanent residents (LPRs) might choose to abandon their green cards. One common reason is relocation due to employment opportunities in another country, where a green card holder no longer needs to maintain permanent residence…