Immigration Law Matters

Yes, in some cases. A federal habeas corpus petition can challenge unlawful ICE detention and may result in an order requiring an individualized bond hearing or, depending on the circumstances, release from custody. Habeas corpus generally challenges...

Habeas corpus petitions in immigration cases have surged throughout 2026. More families are turning to this option when detention drags on without a clear bond hearing. But a poorly prepared habeas corpus petition can be dismissed before a federal...

TUSCIS has increased scrutiny of EB-2 NIW petitions over the past two years, and the numbers show it. Approval rates dropped sharply in late 2025 before recovering somewhat in early 2026, and Requests for Evidence have become far more...

The EB-2 National Interest Waiver lets eligible professionals seek permanent residence without a job offer or labor certification. No employer sponsor is required, and there is no PERM labor certification process...

On September 19, 2025, a presidential proclamation imposed a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa petitions. This measure, which took effect on September 21 at 12:01 a.m. ET, represents one of the most drastic....

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Congress has not repealed asylum; you still have the legal right to seek it in the United States. But if you are relying on how asylum worked five or ten years ago to understand your options...