Palmer Polaski Immigration Alerts

E-2 Treaty Investors: Closer Look at the Requirements

The E-2 treaty investors visa is a nonimmigrant visa available to foreign nationals from certain treaty countries who make a…

4 days ago

Public Charge: A Taxing Inadmissibility Ground

While the public charge ground can be challenging and confusing for many, it is critical to note that not all…

3 weeks ago

Student Visa Policy Update

On August 27, 2024, USCIS issued a Policy Alert regarding F-1 students, clarifying various course-related and optional practical training (OPT)…

4 weeks ago

Provisional Unlawful Presence Waivers: Still a Good Backup Option

While the Keeping Family’s Together Program remains on hold, many eligible applicants would be wise to pursue collateral alternatives, including…

1 month ago

Keeping Families Together Program Updates

On August 19, 2024, DHS began accepting applications for the Biden Administration’s new “Keeping Families Together” program, allowing parole-in-place for…

2 months ago

News in Brief

Illegal Entries at Southern Border Significantly Down: Illegal entries, based on border arrests, were lower in July of 2024 than…

2 months ago

How to Lose U.S. Permanent Residency

Lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States, i.e.,  green card holders, enjoy many benefits and privileges. For instances, they…

3 months ago

SCOTUS Rules on U.S. Citizen’s Rights to Challenge Spousal Visas Denials

In Department of State v. Muñoz, the United States Supreme Court issued a disappointing 6-3 landmark ruling, upholding consular non-reviewability,…

3 months ago

T Visas: USCIS Offers Clarifying Guidance to an Often-Overlooked Benefit

USCIS recently announced a final rule on April 29, 2024, aiming to clarify the requirements for obtaining T nonimmigrant status…

3 months ago

Exploring Alternatives: What’s Next for Those Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery

USCIS selected 114,017 unique beneficiaries, resulting in 120,603 selected H-1B registrations during the initial FY 2025 H-1B Lottery. This represents…

4 months ago