According to a new interim final rule, issued by USCIS on October 30th, 2025, most foreign nationals who previously qualified for the maximum 540-day automatic extension of work authorizations will no longer receive them.   Before the publication of this rule, certain EAD categories were eligible for automatic extensions, as long as requests for

When Congress doesn’t pass a budget for the government on time, part of the government might stop operating. This is called a “government shutdown.” During a shutdown, only certain government employees can keep working. As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has officially shut down. This flyer describes what happens to immigration-related agencies during

On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a new law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” The Act includes new fees for certain immigration applications which take effect immediately. These new fees are in addition to the existing fees you already pay. On July 9, EOIR announced that it will begin collecting immigration court filing

We’ve recently received a number of inquiries from our clients and professional network regarding U.S. immigration developments impacting specific nationalities—particularly individuals from, or with ties to, Pakistan. This concern stems largely from reports circulated earlier this year about a potential travel ban involving 43 countries, including Pakistan. These reports referenced a draft memo connected to

Understanding the Visa Bulletin: The U.S. government sets limits each year on the number of green cards they can issue in certain categories to individuals wishing to become a permanent U.S. resident under either family-sponsored or employment-based immigrant visas. Because there are more people who want to apply for green cards than are immediately available,