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CLIENT UPDATE: NEW EOIR GUIDELINES ON SCHEDULING APPEALS AND MOTIONS

WHAT IS HAPPENING The Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) has released a new internal memorandum outlining updated procedures for how the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) will schedule and manage appeals and motions. This guidance helps clarify what parties can expect when filing appeals, motions to reopen, or other filings before the BIA. It… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: JUDGE BLOCKS USE OF TRAVEL BAN TO DENY DIVERSITY VISAS

WHAT HAPPENEDA federal judge in Washington, D.C. recently ruled that the U.S. State Department likely acted outside the law by using President Trump’s travel ban to deny certain applicants from the Diversity Visa lottery program. The decision was issued by U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan on August 21, 2025, and applies to a small group… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: IMMIGRATION DETENTION NUMBERS REACH HIGHEST LEVELS SINCE 2020

Recent government data shows a major increase in immigration detention during the first half of 2025. The number of people held in ICE custody has risen sharply, with new arrests and expanded detention facilities across the country. This update explains what’s happening, who it affects, and what clients should do if they are impacted. 1.… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: COURT BLOCKS UNFAIR IMMIGRATION RAIDS IN LOS ANGELES

A federal court has ruled that recent immigration raids in Los Angeles likely broke the law. Officers were targeting people based on how they look, where they live, or what language they speak. That is not allowed under the Constitution. Here’s what happened and what it means for you. 1. WHAT THE CASE IS ABOUT… Read More

CLIENT UPDATE: COURT HUGELY UPHOLDS TWO-YEAR EB-5 INVESTMENT RULE WHILE AWAITING OFFICIAL REGULATIONS

A recent court decision in the EB-5 sustainment period lawsuit confirms the two-year investment rule remains in place—for now. The court is waiting for USCIS to issue a formal regulation, and no changes are happening without public input. Here’s what happened, what it means, and how it may affect EB-5 investors. 1. RECAP: WHAT IS… Read More