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Client Alert: USCIS $1,000 Parole Fee
Beginning October 16, 2025, the USCIS has started collecting a $1,000 parole fee when granting a new period of parole, also called re-parole. This applies to most forms of parole with some exceptions, such as employees re-entering the U.S. on Advance Parole tied to a pending Adjustment of Status (Form I-485). The fee is not collected upon filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, Parole Documents, or Arrival and Departure Records; the Department of Homeland Securi
Nov 7, 20251 min read
Client Alert: The Department of Homeland Security Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) ended the automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EAD) on October 30, 2025. The DHS will now conduct a “proper screening and vetting” for all EAD extension cases. When requesting an extension, it is recommended that a person files 180 days before their EADs expire; delay in this filing can affect whether an extension is granted or not.
Oct 31, 20251 min read
Client Alert: “Freaky Friday” ICE Operation Targeting Unaccompanied Minors
A new ICE operation which has been called “Freaky Friday” is targeting unaccompanied minors. Please read the following information...
Oct 3, 20252 min read
Client Alert: Government Shutdown Will Impact Processing Times of PERM
On October 1, 2025, the federal government shut down. Unlike the shutdown in 2018 to 2019, this includes the Department of Labor, leading...
Oct 3, 20251 min read
Changes to the U.S. Naturalization Process: Quick Facts
The USCIS has made changes to the naturalization process, including the expansion of the Naturalization Civics Test and the revival of...
Oct 3, 20253 min read
Client Alert: $100 fee for asylum seekers
The USCIS announced a new set of fees for asylum seekers following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Act. Most notably, Form I-589...
Sep 26, 20251 min read
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