DHS is terminating all Family Reunification Parole (FRP) programs for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, & Honduras. Parole will return to case-by-case review, with current FRP paroles ending 14.Jan.2026 unless a Form I-485 was filed by 15.Dec.2025. Employment authorization tied to...
USCIS has released a draft of Form I-140G, for the proposed “Gold Card” immigrant program. The form and instructions have been posted online, offering a first look at how the program may be structured and what will be required. Stay tuned for official guidance once...
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to reduce maximum EAD validity for numerous categories, including refugees, asylees, TPS holders, parolees, and applicants for asylum or adjustment. Most will drop from 5 years to 18 months, and some to 1 year. More frequent vetting, more renewals....
The U.S. Department of State will expand online presence reviews to all H-1B and H-4 applicants starting 15.Dec.2025. Applicants must set all social media profile privacy settings to “public” for the vetting process. More here....
USCIS is halting all pending asylum applications & benefit requests from individuals tied to the 19 “high risk” countries listed in PP 10949. Agency will re-review past approvals, require interviews, & reassess national security vetting across the board. Read more....
The O*NET framework has been revamped: The old 5 “Job Zones” are being replaced by a 4-level structure. Entry-level roles that once fell under Zone 1 or 2 are now grouped into a unified “Job Zone 1-2” to reflect rapidly rising skill and training requirements....
USCIS will consider negative, country-specific factors when vetting foreign nationals from 19 high-risk countries for discretionary benefits, in accordance with Presidential Proclamation 10949....
Murthy Law Firm Managing Attorney Adam Rosen shared his insights on the $100K H1B fee with The Economic Times, India....
DHS is proposing rule to expand biometrics collection that would require biometrics from anyone regardless of age, expand DNA collection, use, & storage, allow collection upon arrest, and modify how VAWA and T visa applicants demonstrate good moral character. Public comments can be submitted once...
USCIS is issuing RFEs for the new $100K H1B fee - sometimes in error. Employers may not always be subject to the fee when USCIS says so. Don’t panic, plan. Talk to your attorney about your options on how to respond to the RFE....
