Author: Foster
On August 13, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) issued a significant precedent decision, Matter of Delcarmen-Lara, 29 I&N Dec. 830 (BIA 2026), overturning the long-standing rule established in Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly. This decision fundamentally changes how travel on Advance Parole is treated for individuals who have […]
On August 10, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Interim Final Rule (IFR) authorizing USCIS to require electronic filing (e-filing) for certain immigration benefit requests (USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security | USCIS). The rule became effective […]
On August 5, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a policy update (USCIS to Reduce Frivolous Immigration Benefits Requests by Reinforcing Evidence Standards | USCIS) emphasizing that applicants and petitioners must establish eligibility for an immigration benefit at the time of filing. USCIS also confirmed that officers may […]
This update follows our June 16, 2026 Foster LLP alert Update – $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Temporarily Reinstated Pending Appeal. The litigation over the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B petitions continues to evolve. On July 24, 2026, the First Circuit denied the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) request to stay a June 8, 2026, District of Massachusetts […]
