Immigration and Firm News

Sweeping Changes to U.S. Immigration System in First Week of Trump Administration

In its first week, the new presidential administration issued various executive orders and proclamations significantly impacting the United States immigration…

1 year ago

In Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Kolko & Casey Team Volunteers at Food Bank of the Rockies

  In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Kolko & Casey’s offices will be closed today, Monday, January 20,…

1 year ago

Key Takeaways from H-1B Modernization Rule

On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final H-1B Modernization Rule, which goes into…

1 year ago

DHS extends TPS for nationals of El Salvador, Sudan, Ukraine & Venezuela

On January 10, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status…

1 year ago

New USCIS rule confirms deference to prior determinations in nonimmigrant petitions

Under the H-1B Modernization and Nonimmigrant Program Improvement Rule published on December 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…

1 year ago

Support Immigrant Advocacy Organizations this Giving Tuesday!

This Giving Tuesday, we invite you to join Kolko & Casey, P.C., in donating to these organizations doing impactful immigrant…

1 year ago

USCIS Halts the Keeping Families Together (KFT) Parole Process Following Court Ruling

On November 7, 2024, the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas issued a judgment in the…

1 year ago

What can we expect from the second Trump administration for family-based immigration and naturalization cases? Slower processing times and fewer discretionary approvals.

Español As we saw during the first Trump administration, we will likely again see mandates for interviews in all lawful…

1 year ago

¿Qué podemos esperar de la segunda administración de Trump para los casos de inmigración basada en familia y naturalización? Tiempos de procesamiento más lentos y menos aprobaciones discrecionales.

English Como vimos durante la primera administración de Trump, es probable que volvamos a ver la implementación de entrevistas obligatorias…

1 year ago

What can we expect from the second Trump administration for people without lawful immigration status? Increased enforcement, detention, and removal.

Español Throughout the campaign, Trump was clear about his intention to dramatically increase immigration enforcement, promising mass deportations on Day…

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