As peak holiday travel season approaches, international travelers should review their travel documents and take steps in advance of international travel to avoid or minimize travel or immigration issues. Tips for All Travelers Make sure that you have a passport and visa or other valid travel document that will be […]
Q&A Fact Sheet on Presidential Proclamation Impacting Admission of Certain H-1B Workers
22 Sep
by Foster, on Blog
On the evening of Friday, September 19, 2025, the President issued a proclamation to restrict the admission of H-1B workers outside the United States as of the effective date of September 21, 2025. After 12 hours of confusion regarding the reach and impact of the proclamation, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration […]
Neighbors, Character and Citizenship: How USCIS Will Now Be Reviewing N-400 Applications
28 Aug
by Vi Nguyen, on Blog
On August 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum signaling a significant shift in how it evaluates applicants for naturalization. Effective immediately, USCIS has resumed the ability to use neighborhood investigations as part of its assessment of an applicant’s eligibility for U.S. citizenship—ending a long-standing […]
DHS Offer of $1,000 Stipend Encourages Voluntary Self-Deportation, But Those Who Depart Likely Won’t be Eligible to Return
8 May
by Tony Kim, on Blog
On May 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new self-deportation initiative aimed at encouraging undocumented immigrants to voluntarily leave the United States. Through the revamped CBP Home App, migrants who opt to self-deport may now be eligible for travel assistance and a $1,000 stipend, awarded upon […]