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CMusillo started a blog post Immigrant Visa Pause Litigation Update: DOS Confirms Individual Review of More Than 43,000 Affected Casesin CMusilloImmigrant Visa Pause Litigation Update: DOS Confirms Individual Review of More Than 43,000 Affected Cases
As we previously reported, a federal court in late August ordered the U.S. Department of State (DOS) to resume processing immigrant visa cases that had been refused solely under the now-vacated immigrant visa pause affecting nationals of 75 countries.... -
CMusillo started a blog post USCIS Allows 30-Day Grace Period for New Affidavit of Support Formsin CMusilloUSCIS Allows 30-Day Grace Period for New Affidavit of Support Forms
USCIS recently updated the I-864 Affidavit of Support and its related forms. After initially taking effect without any transition period, it has now given filers extra time to comply. Here's what changed and what you need to know.
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The Unjust Justification for Revoking Asylum Seekers' Visas
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) plans to revoke up to 200,000 visitor visas for people who came to the United States and then applied for asylum. The move is largely symbolic, since the whole point of a visa is to allow someone to enter the country.... -
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CMusillo started a blog post Department of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance Worldwidein CMusilloDepartment of State Pauses Immigrant Visa Issuance Worldwide
Reports indicate that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has temporarily paused immigrant visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide while consular officers receive additional training related to public charge determinations.
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DHS Proposes New $103,265 Fee for H-1B Cap Petitions
On August 25, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule that would create a new $103,265 filing fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions, including petitions filed under the master's cap exemption. The fee would be in addition... -
JDzubow started a blog post More Sneaky Ways to Deny Asylum, Courtesy of the Asylum Officein JDzubowMore Sneaky Ways to Deny Asylum, Courtesy of the Asylum Office
When asylum seekers are permitted to present their applications for protection in the United States, their cases are often granted. That's because the asylum law--as created by Congress--is fairly generous.
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Federal Court Ends 75 Country Immigrant Visa Pause
A federal judge in New York has ruled that the Trump Administration's pause on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries is unlawful. The policy had been in effect since January 2026 and prevented many otherwise eligible immigrant visa applicants... -
CMusillo started a blog post September 2026 Visa Bulletin: No Movement to Close Out FY 26in CMusilloSeptember 2026 Visa Bulletin: No Movement to Close Out FY 26
The Department of State has just issued the September 2026 Visa Bulletin. This blog post analyzes this month’s Visa Bulletin.
Visa Bulletin
Table A: Final Action Dates — Applications with these dates may be approved for their...
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