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We are at a frightening crossroads in our country. Two U.S. citizens have been killed standing up for the due process rights of their neighbors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent thousands of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials to Minneapolis, a city with a large refugee […]
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ENGLISH El 14 de enero de 2026, el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos anunció una nueva política radical: la suspensión de la expedición de visados de inmigrante para los nacionales de 75 países, justificada por el hecho de que estas nacionalidades presentan un «alto riesgo de uso de prestaciones públicas». A partir del […]
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Español On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping new policy: a pause on immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, justified on the grounds that these nationalities are at “high risk of public benefits usage.” Effective January 21, 2026, consular posts around the world will continue interviewing applicants from […]
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On January 9, 2026, The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase in Premium Processing fees (Form I-907) for certain immigration benefits applications including Forms I-129, I-140, I-539, and I-765. The rule is effective on March 1, 2026, and will apply to any request for premium processing postmarked on or after March 1, […]
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On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes within a specific occupation. The rule will go into effect on February 27, 2026, just before H-1B CAP Registration season which will take place in March […]
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We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Kolko & Casey P.C. It is with pleasure and pride that we welcome Angela Cifor as an owner and shareholder of our immigration law firm. This marks a new chapter in our firm’s history, and reinforces our commitment to integrity, competence, and compassion […]
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