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WHAT’S HAPPENING The Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) recently issued a new precedential decision, Matter of Salas-Pena, which clarifies how immigration courts should decide bond requests in cases involving serious criminal allegations. In this ruling, the BIA confirmed that credible evidence of dangerous behavior, even without a criminal conviction, can be used to deny bond.… Read More

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

A growing number of reports show that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is moving detainees between facilities across the country without notice. These long-distance transfers are creating serious legal problems, leaving attorneys unable to represent their clients and families uncertain of their loved ones’ location. Here’s what’s happening, why it matters, and what clients should… Read More

A federal court has ruled that recent immigration raids in Los Angeles 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 2.… Read More

Recent government data shows that more people are being held in immigration detention than at any time since early 2020. New policies at the border are making detention more common, especially for people from certain countries. This update explains what is happening and what it means if you or a loved one has an immigration… Read More

Two major court cases have raised important questions about legal rights for immigrants and public benefits recipients. One ruling from the Supreme Court limits who can sue over Medicaid coverage. The other involves emergency deportations that courts are now reviewing for possible legal violations. SUPREME COURT BLOCKS MEDICAID LAWSUIT OVER PLANNED PARENTHOOD ACCESS What happened:… Read More

Two major legal issues are currently being reviewed in federal courts. One involves a proposed change to how children born in the U.S. are granted citizenship. The other concerns a series of recent deportations under a rarely used law from the 1700s. This article explains both cases in plain terms, what the courts are saying,… Read More

If you or someone in your family is applying for a U.S. visa in 2025, there are several important updates you should know about. The U.S. government has made changes that affect how student visas are processed, how interviews are scheduled, and how long your case might take. Below is a clear summary of what’s… Read More

On May 1, 2025, a federal judge ruled that the U.S. government may not use the Alien Enemies Act (AEA) to deport certain Venezuelan nationals from southern Texas under a March 14 presidential proclamation. This ruling is based on the court’s legal interpretation of how the AEA can and cannot be applied. It is limited… Read More

Recent news about immigration has caused some confusion and concern, especially among international students and travelers. Based on court orders and attorney updates, we want to provide an explanation of what is happening, why it is happening, and what it means for clients who are following the law. The short answer is this: If you… Read More