USCIS Naturalization Overhaul: What’s New in Good Moral Character & Investigations

1 year ago

 In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued two major policy updates that reshape how naturalization is evaluated—particularly…

Big Immigration Shift: DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders

1 year ago

On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a major proposed rule that would fundamentally change how…

Important Update: U.S. Visa Validity and Entry Limits Have Changed

1 year ago

The U.S. Department of State has made changes to the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, which determines how long a visa stamp…

H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2026

1 year ago

On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had received enough H-1B Cap-Subject applications to…

Honoring the Fourth of July: A Reflection on Our Nation’s Values

1 year ago

  As we celebrate the Fourth of July, a day that marks the birth of our nation and the principles…

What is the Status of Trump Order on Birthright Citizenship?

1 year ago

On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued his Birthright Citizenship Order, eliminating birthright citizenship for people born AFTER the effective…

J-1, F-1, M-1 Visa interviews resume at U.S. Embassies abroad

1 year ago

The State Department will resume scheduling of visa interviews for applicants seeking F-1 student, M-1 student and J-1 exchange visitor…

Understanding the Latest Travel Bans

1 year ago

On June 4, 2025, President Trump signed a proclamation titled "Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United…

Department of State Pauses Scheduling of all F, M, & J Student & Exchange Visitor Visa Interviews

1 year ago

The U.S. Department of State has paused the scheduling of all F, M, & J Student & Exchange Visitor visa…

DHS Terminates TPS for Afghanistan

1 year ago

On May 13, 2025, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem announced the termination of Temporary Protected…

Welcome Associate Attorney Emilie Mahoney to Kolko and Casey, P.C.!

1 year ago

Kolko and Casey, P.C. is so pleased to announce that Emilie Mahoney is joining our firm as an Associate Attorney.…

DHS Alien Registration Requirement: Who is already registered? Who needs to register?

1 year ago

Español As we reported in mid-March, pursuant to the new Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Alien Registration Requirement (ARR), starting…