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Immigration Law Fee Changes – One Big Beautiful Bill Act
Type of fee/form Change Commencement date Visa integrity fee (applicable to non immigrant visas) New fee $250. Note may be reimbursable if the individual complies with visa terms These provisions of the Act[…]
Tahmina’s OpEd Advocating Expanding the E-2 Visa to Indian Nationals
Read Tahmina’s latest thought-leader opinion piece in Law News Day
Experts Compare Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa to Global Investor Programs
Article by: TechRound by ZEE Trump’s proposed $5 million “Gold Card” visa (also marketed as the “Trump Card”) aims to replace the EB‑5 investor visa with a straight path to U.S.[…]
A Strategic Shift in Employment-Based Immigration: What the New DOL Office of Immigration Policy Means for Employers and Visa Program
This week, it was revealed the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) quietly issued a powerful memorandum that could have far-reaching implications for employment-based immigration in the United States. The memo[…]
Possible Expansion of U.S. Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
Upcoming Expansion of U.S. Travel Ban: Act Now The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding U.S. travel restrictions to include 36 additional countries—beyond the 12 already under full ban and[…]
CHANGES TO THE disability exception to the English and civics requirements for naturalization (form N-648)
USCIS has revised the guidance for submitting and reviewing Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions. The form is used by people with disabilities to request an exception to English[…]
Policy update regarding Derogatory Information Unknown to the Benefit Requestor
This policy update explains that if the USCIS intends to deny a benefit request based on derogatory information (negative information impacting eligibility) that the applicant is unaware of, USCIS must[…]
Thinking About Moving to Canada? New Podcast Episode with Canadian Immigration Expert David Kika
With increasing challenges in the U.S. immigration landscape, more people are exploring options beyond U.S. borders. One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: “Can I move to[…]
Women’s Journal Article: Why Tahmina Watson Shifted from Burnout to Birdwatching and Coloring Books
By: Tom White In the demanding world of immigration law, maintaining balance is crucial. We’re incredibly proud to share that our founder, Tahmina Watson, was recently featured in an insightful[…]
URGENT: New Travel Ban Immigration Proclamation Effective June 9 – Immediate Action Required
Dear Clients and Readers, I hope you are well. I am writing with urgency regarding President Trump’s new immigration proclamation, issued on June 4, 2025, and set to take effect[…]