February 20, 2023
New Immigration Article by Victoria Gentry in the Nashville Bar Journal
Victoria Gentry, Managing Attorney of the Immigration Group, has written a featured article in the Nashville Bar Journal for February/March…
January 24, 2023
USCIS Will Begin “Bundling” Adjudication of Petitions for H-4 and L-2 Dependents
On January 20, 2023, the USCIS settled a class action lawsuit that challenged the extremely long adjudication and processing times…
November 11, 2022
Impact of Equal Pay Transparency Laws on PERM Labor Market Test
As of November 1, 2022, New York City, California, Rhode Island, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio, and Washington…
June 30, 2022
“But What About My Medical Exam?” Quick tips for how to handle Adjustment of Status-related medical exams
The Form I-693 medical exam has long been a standard building block of the Adjustment of Status application for applicants…
May 6, 2022
Temporary Rule Allows for 540 Day Automatic Extension for Some EADs
The USCIS has issued a temporary final rule that allows for a 540 day automatic extension for some EAD renewal…
January 31, 2022
Victoria Gentry Serves as Chair of Immigration Practice Committee of Nashville Bar Association
The Immigration Group is pleased to announce that Victoria Gentry, the firm’s Managing Attorney, will serve as the Chair of…
January 28, 2022
Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is Now Required for Land or Ferry Entry to the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security now requires that all visa holders entering the U.S. from Mexico or Canada via land…
January 6, 2022
DOS Expands Visa Interview Waiver Program
The New Policy: The Department of State has extended its visa interview waiver policy. This policy gives U.S. consulates discretion…
November 18, 2021
USCIS Reaches Settlement That Benefits L-2 and H-4 Spouses
As a result of a lengthy lawsuit, the USCIS willlower thehurdles for some H-4 and L-2 spouses. The lawsuit, Shergill…