By: Dawn Lurie, Alexander Madrak, and Owen Wolfe

In a 7–2 decision issued by the U.S. Supreme Court on May 30th (with Justices Jackson and Sotomayor dissenting), the Court granted the federal government’s request to stay the district court’s injunction that had blocked the termination of the

Continue Reading CHNV Parole Update: SCOTUS Grants Stay, Terminations May Proceed — But Implementation Unclear

By: Dawn Lurie, Owen Wolfe and Alexander Madrak

In a pivotal immigration development, the U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) has effectively granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) permission to proceed with the termination of the 2023 Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Venezuela. This decision reverses, at least for

Continue Reading SCOTUS Unravels 2023 TPS for Venezuela: Employers Await USCIS Guidance

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), under Secretary Kristi Noem, has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals residing in the United States. The notice of termination, recently published in the Federal Register, and effective July 14, 2025, follows a review of conditions in Afghanistan

Continue Reading Termination of TPS for Afghans Effective July 14, 2025: Implications and Legal Challenge

Over the past several months, international students in F-1 status have experienced heightened scrutiny. Increasing numbers of reports indicate that students are facing visa revocations and the termination of their records in the Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS)—actions that carry significant immigration and employment consequences.

According to public

Continue Reading The New Risk for Global Talent: F-1 SEVIS Terminations and Student Visa Revocations

An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will likely impact processing of immigration cases.

During a shutdown, all but “essential”

Continue Reading Here We Go Again? Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a permanent increase in the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) up to 540 days. The final rule will take effect on January 13, 2025.

Background on the History of Automatic EAD Extensions

The automatic extension of EADs was

Continue Reading DHS Announces Permanent Increase of Automatic EAD Extensions

On August 2, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit upheld a rule allowing the spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. In doing so, the Court rejected a longstanding challenge which originated in 2015 from Save Jobs USA (“Save Jobs”)

Continue Reading Victory for H-1B Visa Spouses: U.S. Court Upholds Work Authorization

After the Parole in Place Program (“Keeping Families Together”) went into effect on August 19, 2024, sixteen State Attorneys General filed a complaint against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) et. al. The complaint alleges that the program is unlawful and will cause irreparable harm to the states that

Continue Reading Judge Temporarily Pauses Parole in Place Program for Undocumented Spouses and Stepchildren

Additional contributing author: Isabella Cohen

Seyfarth Synopsis: On Aug. 19, 2024, DHS posted for public inspection a Federal Register notice implementing the “Keeping Families Together” process for certain noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. “Keeping Families Together” enables noncitizen spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for lawful

Continue Reading New DHS Parole Policy for Long-Term Undocumented Spouses, Stepchildren

By: Weija (Victoria) Ma

Seyfarth Synopsis: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule to increase premium processing fees. The new fees will start on February 26, 2024.

On December 27, 2023, USCIS announced an inflation adjustment to premium processing fees effective February 26, 2024.

Pursuant to the USCIS

Continue Reading U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Increases Premium Processing Fees