USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers and Workers Need to Know
Mike Marchetti from baseimage USCIS Ends Automatic EAD Extensions: What Employers and Workers Need to Know On October 30, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a major policy shift affecting thousands of noncitizen workers and U.S. employers. The agency is eliminating the automatic extension of work authorization for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) […]
Understanding the Alien Registration Requirement (ARR) in 2025
ZekaG from Getty Images Signature USCIS Update: Understanding the Alien Registration Requirement (ARR) in 2025 The U.S. tightened immigration registration compliance following Executive Order 14159. On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce long-standing federal laws that require certain noncitizens in the United States […]
Department of Labor Launches “Project Firewall”
Thinkstock from Photo Images Department of Labor Launches “Project Firewall”: What Employers Need to Know On September 19, 2025, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a new enforcement initiative called Project Firewall, targeting compliance in the H-1B program. The initiative aims to strengthen protections for U.S. workers while holding H-1B employers accountable for […]
Good Moral Character & Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization
AndreyPopov from Getty Images USCIS released new memos on Good Moral Character and neighborhood checks for naturalization applicants. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates. New Good Moral Character Evaluation USCIS is now using a more holistic approach when evaluating Good Moral Character — looking at community involvement, family responsibilities, work history, taxes, and overall contributions. Officers […]
The Law Office of Jacqueline Lentini is Hiring a Paralegal!
Job Description Position Identification Position Title: Paralegal Reports To: Jacqueline Lentini Work Hours: Full-time, Hybrid Work Days: Monday-Friday during business hours Purpose of Position To support attorney in all areas of a busy legal practice including, but not limited to: immigration case work, administrative and legal assistant work (see below for further detailed information). Responsibilities […]
Updated Guidance on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation fee
Photo by Alexander Mils on Unsplash On September 21, 2025, it was announced that the entry into the United States of foreign nationals as nonimmigrants to perform services in an H-1B specialty occupation was restricted, except for those foreign nationals whose petitions are accompanied or supplemented by a payment of $100,000. No guidance was given […]
AILA Flyer: Presidential Proclamation Requires $100,000 Fee for New H-1B Workers
See below the AILA flyer regarding the Presidential Proclamation signed September 19, 2025: Click here to view the flyer in PDF format.
Surprise USCIS Checks Hit F-1 STEM OPT Students
Image courtesy of pocstock Surprise USCIS Checks Hit F-1 STEM OPT Students: What You Need to Know F-1 students on OPT and STEM OPT extensions are facing a new wave of immigration scrutiny. Since late 2024, immigration attorneys across the country have reported a sharp rise in surprise USCIS site visits—with officers showing up at […]