Increased worksite raids, a policy focus during the Trump administration, have made immigration compliance more critical than ever. Employers must know their rights and responsibilities to protect their business and employees during such actions. At Meltzer Hellrung, we’re here to help. Our guide, “Worksite Raids: Employer Rights and Responsibilities”.
Know your rights! Whether traveling internationally, facing detention at a Port of Entry, or dealing with an ICE visit at work, it’s essential to be prepared. Our guide offers valuable advice on what documents to carry, how to create a family preparedness plan, and what steps to take if you’re detained. Stay informed.
Good news! USCIS has clarified how it evaluates O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement. This new guidance confirms and expands options for business owners, as well as others who may qualify for this visa. An O-1 visa is available to people with extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, business, education, and […]
The O-1 visa is designed for individuals at the top of their field—whether in science, business, athletics, the arts, or the entertainment industry. If you’ve got national or international recognition and a job offer in the U.S., this could be your pathway to working stateside. Our guide breaks down the eligibility criteria, application process, and […]
Trump Administration Tries to Strip U.S. Citizenship from Children and Is Sued In one of its very first actions, the Trump administration issued an executive order to deny U.S. citizenship to children to be born in the U.S. to many noncitizen parents. This attack, while expected, is unprecedented, and widely held by lawyers and legal […]
The immigration process can feel like an intimidating black box in the best of circumstances. When faced with difficult circumstances, the idea of considering federal litigation to solve an immigration problem can seem even more daunting. However, litigation is often the best way to solve issues where the government has acted unfairly by issuing a […]
The US Supreme Court recently held that federal courts do not have jurisdiction to review revocations of approved petitions issued by USCIS. In Boufara v. Mayorkas, the Supreme Court found that when the USCIS takes action to revoke a previously approved petition, the subject of that petition cannot seek relief in a US court by […]
Starting January 18, 2025, USCIS may end its mandatory practice of processing certain H-4 and L-2 dependent status applications and dependent Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) simultaneously with principal H-1 or L-1 petitions. This change would delay and disrupt work authorization for certain dependent spouses. For background, often a principal employee’s Form I-129 petition (Petition for […]
Good news for exchange visitors, scholars, and students! The J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa program has just become much less restrictive, allowing many more beneficiaries to immediately stay in or return to the U.S. This change will benefit nationals of China, India, and 35 other countries. What is the J-1 visa? The J-1 nonimmigrant visa category […]