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On November 19, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a significant policy alert refining guidance on the legal and physical custody requirements for children seeking to acquire U.S. citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). These updates aim to addre...

On June 18, 2024, President Biden unveiled the Parole-in-Place (PIP) program as part of the Keeping Families Together initiative, a policy designed to provide relief to certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. The program offered eligible individuals the opportunity to appl...

On November 15, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a significant expansion of the H-2B visa program for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, adding 64,716 supplemental visas to the congressionally mandated 66,000 visas. This move mirrors the FY 2024 allocation, demonstrating a continued ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify an essential requirement for naturalization applicants: the burden to demonstrate lawful admission for permanent residence. This update, reflecting the recent Fourth Circuit ...

A new era in college athletics is here, and JuJu Watkins stands at its forefront. The USC Trojans' women's basketball star is breaking records on and off the court, epitomizing the transformative power of the Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) revolution. In just her sophomore year, Watkins has achi...

In the landmark decision Matter of Arrabally and Yerrabelly, 25 I&N Dec. 771 (BIA 2012), the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA) clarified a critical aspect of immigration law regarding inadmissibility under INA 212(a)(9)(B)(i). Specifically, it held that a noncitizen who accrues over 180 days of ...

A recent ruling by U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker has struck down the Biden administration's "Keeping Families Together" initiative, a program that aimed to offer a streamlined path to citizenship for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens. This decision not only halts rel...

Donald Trump has done it again, winning a historic re-election to the U.S. presidency. In his victory speech, Trump emphasized, “Immigrants are welcome but they have to come in legally,” signaling a renewed focus on legal immigration pathways. For Indian professionals, students, and investors loo...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently introduced updated versions of several essential immigration forms, effective as of October 28, 2024. This initiative, covering the I-485, I-765, and I-539 forms, aims to streamline and modernize the immigration process for a...

As we light up our homes and hearts this season, Saluja Law wishes all our clients, colleagues, and friends a very Happy Diwali! May this festival of lights bring you joy, prosperity, and abundance, illuminating your life with hope and new beginnings. What is Diwali? Diwali, also known as Deepa...

The world of collegiate athletics has been fundamentally transformed by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) policies, and women athletes are stepping up as trailblazers in this new era. While many expected men's sports to monopolize NIL earnings, women athletes are proving that authenticity, audience...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched E-Verify+, an innovative program designed to streamline employment eligibility verification by integrating the Form I-9 process directly into E-Verify. This evolution in the system promises to ease the burden on employers, reduce ...

On the heels of a July 26, 2024, presidential memo, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas has announced the implementation of employment authorization for certain Lebanese nationals covered by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED). This protection will extend through January 25, 2026, all...

In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled new measures to provide much-needed temporary immigration reprieve for Lebanese nationals currently in the United States. As of October 16, 2024, Lebanese nationals may be eligible for two major forms of pro...

As Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals continue to reshape the landscape of college sports, the benefits for certain student-athletes go far beyond personal gain. This was recently highlighted by a partnership between two Michigan State football players, Armorion Smith and Nick Marsh, and HAP C...

For many noncitizens, the road to U.S. citizenship starts when a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident family member files a visa petition on their behalf. Such was the case for Ala'a Hamayel, whose wife, Amina Bouarfa, a U.S. citizen, filed a visa petition so that her husband could live lawf...

The world of college athletics has undergone a seismic shift with the introduction of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights. For Oregon Ducks student-athletes, this transformation has been turbocharged by Division Street, a collective of prominent Oregon alumni, donors, and Nike that strives to ...

In a significant policy shift, the Biden administration has announced it will not extend the two-year program that allowed migrants from specific countries to enter the U.S. by plane, provided they had sponsorship. Initiated in 2022, this program initially targeted Venezuelan migrants and was lat...

In a move that could reshape the landscape of college sports, yet again, former Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Terrelle Pryor has filed a class-action lawsuit against Ohio State University, the NCAA, the Big Ten Conference, and Learfield Communications. The suit, filed in the Southern District o...

USCIS has recently updated its policy guidance in relation to the EB-1 extraordinary ability (E11) visa classification, offering critical clarifications that will assist petitioners and their legal representatives in navigating the complex requirements for demonstrating "extraordinary ability" in...

In 2021, the landscape of college athletics underwent a seismic shift with the introduction of NIL, or Name, Image, and Likeness. While the term has become a common buzzword, many may still be unclear on what exactly NIL entails and how it has transformed the world of college sports. At Saluja La...

In a significant policy move, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended Employment Authorization for individuals covered under Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Liberia. This extension, based on a June 28, 2024, presidential memo, brings much-needed clarity and stability for Libe...

Ohio lawmakers have introduced a pivotal piece of legislation—House Bill 660—that could reshape the landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements for student-athletes in the state. Spearheaded by Republican representatives Adam Mathews and Jay Edwards, this bill seeks to clarify the leg...

For the first time in years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made significant strides in reducing the backlog of naturalization cases, offering eligible green card holders a quicker path to U.S. citizenship. This comes at a crucial moment for those eager to cast their vo...

In a new development that challenges the NCAA's longstanding approach to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights, four former University of Michigan football players, including quarterback Denard Robinson and wide receiver Braylon Edwards, have filed a class-action lawsuit against both the NCAA an...