June 12, 2025
June 2025 Travel Ban
On June 4, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting entry into the U.S. of foreign nationals from certain countries,…
March 20, 2025
Registration Requirement for Foreign Nationals
On March 12, the Trump administration introduced an interim final rule that revives a provision of U.S. immigration law, which…
January 23, 2025
Trump Day 1 Executive Orders
On his first day in office, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders that had significant implications for employers and…
May 4, 2023
National Day of Action
On April 27, 2023 Managing Attorney Victoria Gentry met with Congressional offices from Tennessee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.…
April 19, 2023
CBP Stampless Entry Program
Stampless Entry is here to stay. At an AILA National-CBP Liaison Meeting, an officer from Customs and Border Protection confirmed…
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…
June 23, 2020
Executive Order June 2020
The President Signs an Executive Order Banning Entry of Some Foreign Nationals Applying for Work Visas On Monday, June 22,…
October 18, 2018
Employers Brace for Battle with the USCIS
As is widely known, employment-based immigration cases have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. For example, in March of…