Supreme Court to Review Mandatory Immigration Detention Policy: What Individuals and Families Should Know Saluja Law Offices, PLLC | October 1, 2026 The United States Supreme Court has agreed to review a dispute over the Trump administration's policy requiring certain noncitizens to remain deta...
A change to the public charge rules is now in effect for many people applying for a green card from within the United States. Under guidance issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), officers may consider a broader range of public benefits when deciding whether an applicant is ...
What employers and foreign professionals should know about the September 2026 actions Saluja Law | Immigration Law Update | September 22, 2026 On September 18, 2026, President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation extending for another year an entry restriction tied to certain H-1...
The U.S. Department of State has temporarily paused the issuance of certain immigrant visas while consular officers receive guidance and training regarding revised public charge screening procedures. The pause, which reportedly began in early August 2026, may affect individuals applying for immig...
The United States Department of State, in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security, is reportedly preparing to revoke certain B-1 and B-2 visitor visas issued to individuals who subsequently applied for asylum in the United States. The initiative could affect a substantial number of ...
A significant change is coming for certain individuals applying for lawful permanent residence in the United States. Beginning September 18, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will implement a revised version of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status...
On August 6, 2026, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14418, titled “Continuing to Protect the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship.” The order directs federal agencies to deny recognition of United States citizenship to certain children born in the United States when neither pare...
For decades, the H-1B visa program has allowed American employers to recruit highly educated professionals in technology, engineering, healthcare, finance, and other specialty occupations. It has also enabled foreign professionals to build careers, raise families, contribute to their communities,...
The U.S. Department of State has announced that more than 175,000 visas have been revoked under the Trump Administration, reflecting a significant expansion in the federal government's scrutiny of foreign nationals who have been issued visas to enter the United States. For visa holders, internat...
On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court issued one of the most consequential constitutional and immigration decisions in generations. In a 6-3 decision, the Court held that the Fourteenth Amendment guarantees United States citizenship to children born in the United States even when thei...
June 25, 2026, may ultimately be remembered as one of the most consequential days in modern immigration jurisprudence. In two separate opinions issued the same morning, the United States Supreme Court substantially strengthened the Executive Branch's authority over two of the most debated areas o...
In a major immigration decision with nationwide implications, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit recently issued a sweeping opinion reaffirming a fundamental principle of American law: while the President possesses broad authority over immigration enforcement ...
Recent reports indicate that the federal government is considering changes to how certain asylum applications are processed, particularly those filed more than one year after an individual's arrival in the United States. The proposal has generated significant concern within immigrant communities ...
For many immigrants living in the United States, Deferred Action has served as an important humanitarian protection during periods of uncertainty. Families facing medical crises, survivors of abuse, children brought to the United States at a young age, and individuals with compelling humanitarian...
On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a sweeping new policy memorandum that may fundamentally reshape the adjustment of status process for foreign nationals seeking lawful permanent residence from within the United States. In both its official public announ...
A recently disclosed State Department cable, first reported by the Washington Post, reveals a policy change that may significantly alter who can even reach the United States to seek protection. Under this new guidance, individuals applying for temporary visas are now required to affirm that they ...
In a decision that is already reshaping the legal landscape, the Cunha v. Freden ruling addresses a question that has quietly carried enormous consequences for noncitizens across the United States: who is entitled to a bond hearing, and who can be detained indefinitely without one. The case aros...
The immigration court system in the United States is undergoing a profound transformation, one that is reshaping not only how cases are processed, but how justice itself is administered within the removal framework. What is unfolding is not a routine policy adjustment or incremental reform. It is...
As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown continues into yet another month, what initially appeared to be a temporary appropriations dispute has evolved into a consequential moment for immigration policy. The current stalemate is not simply about funding levels. It reflects a deeper s...
There are 537 elected officials in Washington, D.C. entrusted with governing this country. One President. One Vice President. One hundred Senators. Four hundred thirty-five Members of Congress. Together, they represent the full weight of American leadership. Yet, despite that collective authorit...
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump issued an executive order titled “Urgent National Action to Save College Sports,” signaling a significant federal attempt to address the rapidly evolving and increasingly unstable landscape of collegiate athletics. The order arrives at a moment when colle...
On April 1, 2026, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara, a case that places the meaning of the Citizenship Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment squarely before the Court. At issue is whether the Executive Branch may, through executive action, narrow the longstandi...
On March 26, 2026, a federal appeals court issued a ruling that expands the government's authority to detain immigrants without a bond hearing. This post explains the decision, its legal basis, and where the law currently stands. Background The case before the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ...
A recent federal court ruling has reaffirmed a core constitutional principle: Congress retains oversight authority over executive agencies, including access to immigration detention facilities. On March 2, 2026, the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, under the direction o...
In an era where immigration policy often generates debate and division, it is important to recognize and applaud enforcement actions that genuinely protect immigrant communities. This week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided critical assistance in a federal investigation t...
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