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In the years following 9/11, federal scrutiny intensified around anything that hinted at national-security risk. One of the most dramatic examples came from the New Mexico desert, where a Canadian explosives instructor, David Hudak, found himself at the center of a high-profile federal prosecution and, later, a series of immigration proceedings where attorney John Lawit […]
December 2, 2025
If you’re an immigration attorney practicing outside the Dallas area, you’ve likely noticed a significant shift in how USCIS offices are handling appearances. Telephonic options that once saved you time and your clients money are disappearing, forcing a difficult decision: Do you travel for what might be a 15-minute hearing, or do you find another […]
November 24, 2025
Original Source: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/uscis-to-mandate-electronic-payments-for-applications WASHINGTON— As previously announced, on Oct. 28, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will only accept electronic payments for paper-filed forms. Payments may be made either via credit card or debit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions, or ACH debit transactions from a U.S. bank account using Form G-1650, Authorization […]
October 30, 2025
USCIS is required by law (HR-1, “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Public Law 119-21) to collect additional fees for many immigration benefits. These HR-1 fees add to existing USCIS fees (unless otherwise specified) and often cannot be waived or reduced. They are also indexed for inflation in future years. Most of the new fees go […]
October 17, 2025
By John W. Lawit, P.C. On October 14, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court declined to review a challenge to the H-4 employment authorization rule, effectively preserving the rights of certain spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the United States. This decision solidifies nearly a decade of legal and regulatory efforts to protect the […]
October 17, 2025
Summary Effective October 16, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin implementing a new $1,000 immigration parole fee as required under the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. The new rule, published in the Federal Register, outlines when the fee applies, who is exempt, and how it will be collected. The measure marks a […]
October 17, 2025
A New Layer of Scrutiny for Certain Visa Applicants Starting August 20, 2025, a new pilot program from the U.S. Department of State (DOS) introduces an additional requirement for select B-1/B-2 visa applicants: a visa bond of up to $15,000, aimed at ensuring timely departure from the U.S. This 12-month initiative, ending August 5, 2026, […]
October 2, 2025
The Trump administration has implemented a $100,000 fee on H-1B visa applications, targeting a program designed to bring highly skilled foreign workers to America. Through an executive order signed Friday evening, President Trump established this additional surcharge and prohibited H-1B applicants from U.S. entry without payment completion. “We’re going to be able to keep people […]
September 22, 2025
Starting April 11, 2025, the U.S. government has implemented a new mandatory registration requirement for certain non-immigrants residing in the United States. This initiative, managed by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), ensures compliance with updated immigration regulations and helps maintain accurate biographic information records. Understanding the New Registration Requirement Announced on March 6, 2025, […]
April 21, 2025
