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As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause to reflect on a year defined by resilience, hard work, and meaningful victories for the immigrant families we serve. We also acknowledge, with honesty and care, the lingering challenges and traumas so many continue to carry from the Trump administration – policies and rhetoric that separated families, chilled communities, and sowed fear. […]
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As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from entering the United States and on December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an Indefinite Hold on decisions for pending immigration applications, […]
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In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due to past interactions with law enforcement. This can happen regardless of whether the interaction led to a conviction, occurred years ago, or was previously disclosed in visa applications. Here’s what you need to know about […]
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New Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants Starting December 15, 2025 On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) announced a significant update that will affect all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents. Beginning December 15, 2025, an online presence review will be mandatory for these individuals. This follows the online review […]
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Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a citizen of Afghanistan who was recently granted asylum protection by the Trump Administration. In response to this tragedy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced broad immigration restrictions, to take effect immediately. Below is a […]
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ENGLISH En los últimos meses, se ha producido un notable aumento en la emisión de cartas de cita por parte del Servicio de Inmigración y Control de Aduanas de los Estados Unidos (ICE). Estas cartas citan a los no ciudadanos a las oficinas locales del ICE para reunirse con los agentes del ICE. Aunque el […]
Continue Reading Español In recent months, there’s been a notable increase in the issuance of appointment letters by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). These letters summon noncitizens to ICE’s local field offices for meetings with ICE officers. While the exact purpose behind this most recent wave of letters remains unconfirmed, it appears that individuals with outstanding […]
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On October 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice to announce a new parole fee, the passage of which was included in the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. The $1,000 parole fee applies to individuals seeking to enter the United States on or after October 16, 2025, who are entering […]
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Kolko & Casey, P.C. is pleased to announce that our Firm has been selected by Best Lawyers as a 2026 Best Law Firm. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excellence in legal expertise and industry knowledge. Each firm is rigorously evaluated based on client feedback, peer recommendations, leadership interviews, and the […]
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On September 19, 2025, President Trump abruptly announced that all new H-1B visa petitions filed on or after 120:01 a.m. on September 21, 2025, would be subject to a $100,000 fee. In the days that followed, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS), Customs & Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Department of State (DOS) […]
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Over the past several weeks, the Trump Administration has made two major announcements impacting the H-1B Visa program in the United States. On September 19, 2025, the administration issued a White House Proclamation requiring $100k fee for H-1B entrants. Just a few days later, on September 25, 2025, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a […]
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On October 1, 2025, the U.S. Federal Government shut down, due to Congress’ failure to agree on a budget for government operations. With a government shutdown, on certain government employees and agencies continue working. Below is a breakdown of how a government shutdown impacts federal agencies involved with immigration: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Most […]
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