On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a sweeping travel ban that blocks or restricts U.S. visa access for nationals of 19 countries. The policy took effect on Monday, June 9, and affects millions of people across Africa, the Middle
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The SAVE Program Doesn’t Save Democracy
On May 22, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced updates to the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program. These changes aim to prevent non-citizens from voting in U.S. elections. While presented as a “common-sense” solution to
ICE Raids in Chicago Spark Fear and Raise Questions
On Wednesday, multiple Chicago residents were detained by ICE after being lured to what they believed were routine immigration check-ins in the South Loop. Instead, they were arrested. These types of raids, which are increasing in occurrence all across the
Trump Travel Tips: What to Know this Summer
As summer approaches, you may be preparing for family visits, vacations, and business trips. But if you’re planning to travel abroad, regardless of your immigration status, it’s worth taking a moment to think about what the travel experience looks like
Harvard, Visas, and China: A Coordinated Crackdown
The Trump administration’s war on international students and their visas is escalating fast, and Harvard and China are caught at the center of it. In the last two weeks, we’ve seen three major developments:
1. The Department of Homeland Security
Getting Ready for Festival Season? Here’s What to Know About the P-1B Visa
Summer in Chicago means packed parks, outdoor stages, and music festivals almost every weekend. If you’re part of a band or performance group that’s gearing up to play at one of these events, or anywhere else in the U.S., you
Student Visas Paused. No Timeline. No Transparency.
The State Department has ordered U.S. embassies and consulates to stop scheduling new interviews for F, M, and J student visa applicants. The reason given is an upcoming expansion of social media vetting requirements.
This move affects students outside the
Cap-Exempt H-1B Pathways for Global Talent
For many skilled foreign professionals, the H-1B visa lottery can feel like a game of chance with unfavorable odds. With only 65,000 regular H-1B visas available annually, plus an additional 20,000 for those with U.S. master’s degrees, the competition is
America Promised to Stand by Afghan Allies. Now We’re Deporting Them
Thousands of Afghan refugees who risked their lives to support U.S. missions are now at risk of deportation. In an unsurprising installment in a long saga of broken promises, the Trump Administration ended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghanistan.
Sibling Sponsorship for U.S. Green Cards
Family means everything. As an immigrant-founded and run firm, we’ve walked the path of immigration ourselves. One common question we receive is: “Can I sponsor my brother or sister for a green card?” The answer is yes—but the journey is