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On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island issued a decision striking down several USCIS policies that had paused or restricted the adjudication of immigration benefit applications for individuals from certain countries subject to recent travel restrictions. In the 135-page decision, the court ruled that the challenged USCIS policies violated […]

Today, a federal district court has vacated the Trump administration’s controversial policy imposing a $100,000 fee on new H‑1B visa petitions, delivering the possibility of significant relief to U.S. employers that rely on high‑skilled foreign talent.  Background  In September 2025, the Trump administration introduced a presidential proclamation imposing a dramatic increase in the cost of new H‑1B petitions with a $100,000 fee per petition. The measure was intended to […]

There was a time when international travel felt almost effortless. Book a ticket, carry your documents, and return home without a second thought. In 2026, that reality has shifted.  Today’s immigration environment is more complex, with heightened scrutiny, evolving procedures, and less predictability. For many travelers, especially foreign nationals living […]