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he college sports world is bracing for its biggest structural shakeup in history. The long-awaited House v. NCAA settlement — a $2.8 billion agreement — is nearing final approval and could take effect as soon as July 1. But what does it actually mean for student-athletes, schools, boosters, and f...

The U.S. immigration system may be heading toward another period of significant delays and disruptions. According to internal reports, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun encouraging some employees to consider early retirement — and warning others to prepare for potent...

In a closely watched ruling that could reshape the relationship between religious sanctuaries and immigration enforcement, a federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to block the Trump administration's controversial policy permitting immigration agents to operate in and around houses of wo...

In a unanimous 9-0 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court has directed the federal government to take action to return Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident, who was unlawfully deported to El Salvador despite a standing court order barring his removal. The case marks a significant moment in the ongoing deba...

A new federal mandate is placing thousands of migrants in the U.S. under increased legal scrutiny, with steep consequences for those who fail to comply. Under Executive Order 14159, signed in January 2025, migrants present in the United States for more than 30 days must now register with U.S. Cit...

In recent weeks, a troubling trend has emerged across higher education institutions in the United States: the quiet and rapid revocation of student visas for international students. While headlines have focused on larger enforcement efforts, the reality on the ground—particularly at small college...

The long-anticipated approval of the House v. NCAA settlement—set to redefine the future of college athletics—has hit a brief but significant pause. A federal judge has requested additional revisions before granting final approval to the landmark antitrust agreement that would, for the first time...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued minor revisions to Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and corresponding updates to the E-Verify system to ensure alignment with statutory language and updated privacy protections. While the changes are not sweeping, employer...

Deportation—also known as "removal"—is one of the most powerful tools in the U.S. government's immigration enforcement system. But contrary to popular belief, it's not always swift or straightforward. It's a multi-step legal process that can take months, even years, and not everyone facing deport...

Today marks a monumental inflection point in the history of American college sports. A federal court in California heard final arguments on a proposed $2.8 billion legal settlement that, if approved, will usher in the most sweeping structural overhaul in NCAA history. The case — House v. NCAA — ...

n a sweeping new policy, the U.S. State Department announced the revocation of all visas held by South Sudanese passport holders and the suspension of future visa issuances. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the announcement on Saturday, stating the decision stems from South Sudan's failure to ...

In a deeply concerning development for the immigrant community, the federal government has effectively shut down the Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) Ombudsman, a longstanding and independent oversight office within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). This office ha...

On April 2, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual to reflect a return to a binary definition of biological sex, in accordance with a new executive directive from the White House. The change is part of the broader implementation of the Executive Order ti...

At Saluja Law, we are increasingly concerned about a troubling trend at U.S. borders: lawful permanent residents (green card holders) being detained and placed in removal proceedings after returning from travel abroad, even after decades of legal residency and with no recent criminal issues. A r...

The U.S. immigration landscape is once again facing a troubling development as the Trump administration reportedly moves toward a data-sharing agreement between the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The emerging plan—spearheaded under the guise of enhan...

With the final approval of the House v. NCAA settlement on the horizon, Nebraska lawmakers are taking a bold stance to protect the rights and financial privacy of student-athletes. The newly introduced LB 370, spearheaded by State Sen. Megan Hunt, challenges a key provision of the $2.8 billion re...

Why Are International Students Being Asked to Leave the U.S.? Recent reports have revealed that the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is actively revoking visas of international students and instructing them to self-deport. According to immigration attorneys and media sources, students—especially t...

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has traditionally not initiated removal proceedings after denying an immigration benefit, even in cases where the applicant was known to lack lawful presence in the country. However, this is now changing. Last month, USCIS issued a policy mem...

In a move that could significantly impact immigrants seeking legal permanent residency in the United States, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has paused the finalization of certain green card applications. This decision is in response to an executive order signed by President...

In a renewed effort to tighten immigration enforcement, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has intensified its focus on marriage fraud, issuing stark warnings against sham marriages intended solely to obtain a Green Card. Amidst the Trump administration's aggressive crackdown o...

The Trump administration is once again tightening its immigration policies, this time by expanding social media vetting requirements for green card applicants already legally residing in the United States. The move, announced by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 5, has dr...

A Growing Trend of Secondary Inspections and Pressure to Surrender Green Cards Indian green card holders are increasingly subjected to heightened scrutiny, secondary inspections, and even overnight detentions by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at American airports. Immigration ...

On March 22, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a directive targeting immigration lawyers, accusing them of engaging in "rampant fraud" and "meritless claims" in asylum and immigration cases. The memorandum, sent to the Attorney General and the Secretary of Homeland Security, calls for strict ...

When traveling internationally, many people assume their phones and electronic devices are protected from government searches under the Fourth Amendment. However, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has broad authority to search electronic devices at the border—without a warrant, probable ca...