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Regardless of whether you hold a tourist visa, student visa, or work visa, once you enter the United States, a personal I-94 Arrival/Departure Record is automatically generated for you. This record plays a critical role in determining whether your stay in the U.S. is considered lawful. Recently, our firm has handled multiple consultations involving abnormal I-94 records. Have you ever considered the possibility that your travel history might actually belong to someone else? R

On November 12, Congress passed and President Trump signed a short-term spending bill, officially ending the 43-day federal government shutdown that began on October 1. The bill includes a “three-in-one appropriations package” through next September and funds all federal agencies through January 30, 2026, allowing the government to resume normal operations at pre-shutdown budget levels while providing additional time to continue negotiations on the FY2026 budget. At the same

Under U.S. immigration law, a “child” is defined as an unmarried individual under 21 years old. However, due to long waiting times in some immigration categories—such as when a green card holder petitions for a child or a U.S. citizen petitions for siblings—many children may “age out” during the waiting period and lose eligibility. To address this, the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), enacted in 2002, introduced the “age-freezing” mechanism. It allows a child’s immigration

Good news!! The lawsuit challenging the H-1B $100,000 fee has moved forward! The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has officially set an expedited briefing schedule: all briefs must be completed by December 8, 2025.This means the case could reach its first ruling by the end of 2025. If the court finds the policy unlawful, enforcement of the $100,000 fee could be immediately halted. Background On September 19, 2025, President Trump signed Presidential Proclamati

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a notice in the Federal Register, officially implementing the immigration parole fee mandated by the “One Big Beauty Bill Act.” Effective October 16, 2025, all individuals approved for parole or re-parole—unless exempt—must pay a $1,000 fee. This fee will automatically adjust annually for inflation. What Is Immigration Parole? Simply put, parole is not a visa or a green card. It is a temporary entry permit granted t

On October 16, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia challenging the presidential proclamation issued on September 19. The proclamation restricts the entry of certain H-1B nonimmigrants and requires employers to pay an additional $100,000 fee per worker. This marks the second federal lawsuit filed against the proclamation and the associated fee. According to the proclamation, beginning September 20, 2025,