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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...

The American Immigration Council's latest report on "New American" companies in the 2024 Fortune 500 highlights the critical role immigrant entrepreneurs play in driving U.S. economic success. As Saluja Law has long emphasized, the contributions of immigrants are vital not only to innovation but ...

At a recent meeting of the Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners, board members found themselves trapped between legal mandates and ethical concerns. They faced the impossible decision of whether to implement a controversial new state law, requiring them to create a licensing pathway for internati...

On Monday, August 26, 2024, a federal court ruling in Texas temporarily paused a key immigration policy introduced by the Biden administration, which aimed to streamline the legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens without requiring them to leave the country first. U.S. District Judge J. Campbel...

In a significant legal development, the mother of Faizon Brandon, a highly ranked high school quarterback, has filed a lawsuit against the State of North Carolina, challenging the state's restrictions on Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rights for public-school athletes. This case, brought by Rola...

In a move that has intensified the national debate on immigration, sixteen Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration, challenging the recently launched "Keeping Families Together" program. This initiative, announced in June, offers a pathway to citizenship for ne...

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have recently taken a significant step forward in promoting family unity by introducing the "Keeping Families Together" process. Announced on August 19, 2024, this initiative aims to provide certain no...

Carson Beck, the standout quarterback for the University of Georgia Bulldogs, has become the talk of the offseason, and for good reason. His exceptional on-field performance has positioned him as a probable first-round NFL Draft pick and a top contender for the prestigious Heisman Trophy. But it'...

As the 2024 presidential race heats up, Donald Trump's promise of mass deportations has become a focal point of his campaign. With slogans like "Mass Deportations Now!" appearing at his rallies, and his vice-presidential nominee JD Vance suggesting a starting figure of one million deportations, t...

In a significant move aimed at bolstering cultural and educational ties between the United States and Cuba, the U.S. Embassy in Havana is set to expand its visa services, starting Monday, August 19, 2024. This expansion will allow Cubans seeking to travel to the U.S. for academic purposes, cultur...

Every year, hundreds of thousands of highly educated foreigners pin their hopes on securing one of the coveted H-1B visas, which grant them the opportunity to work in the United States. With only 85,000 slots available and a demand that far exceeds supply, the odds are slim. The unfortunate reali...

The U.S. Department of State's September 2024 Visa Bulletin has introduced significant challenges for those awaiting employment-based green cards, particularly in the EB-3 category. This development has caused concern among many applicants, as the retrogression in priority dates now extends the w...