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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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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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The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the naturalization civics test that will affect N-400 applicants moving forward. Here’s what you need to know: The updated test now includes 128 possible civics questions. At the naturalization interview, applicants will be asked up to 20 questions. To pass, applicants must answer at […]
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English Debido a una reciente orden judicial federal, la decisión del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) de anular la extensión y terminar la designación de TPS Venezuela de 2023 se ha pospuesto a la espera del resultado del caso federal. ¿Qué Significa Esto? Esto significa que, por ahora, las designaciones de TPS Venezuela de 2021 […]
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Español In light of a recent federal court order, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) decisions to vacate the extension of and terminate Venezuela’s 2023 TPS designation has been postponed pending the outcome of the federal case. What Does This Mean? This means that, for now, both the Venezuela 2021 and 2023 TPS designations remain […]
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Español People seeking entry into the United States, whether it is returning from a short trip abroad or seeking admission for the first time, should consider the following: Electronic Device Searches: Individuals returning to the United States after international travel have limited rights when interacting with Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CBP has the authority […]
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English Las personas que buscan ingresar a los Estados Unidos, ya sea regresando de un viaje corto al extranjero o solicitando ingreso por primera vez, deben tener en cuenta lo siguiente: Registros de Dispositivos Electrónicos: Las personas que regresan a los Estados Unidos después de un viaje internacional tienen derechos limitados cuando interactúan con la […]
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As of February 2025, significant changes have occurred regarding Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelan nationals residing in the United States. TPS is a humanitarian program that allows individuals from designated countries experiencing severe conditions to remain and work legally in the U.S. On January 17, 2025, the former Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro Mayorkas […]
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On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2026 H-1B cap. The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]
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Reporting ICE Activity The Colorado Rapid Response Network (CORRN) is a network of nonprofits committed to responding to reported immigration enforcement in Colorado communities. If you want to report current or recent Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other immigration enforcement activity in Colorado, or if you want to document a past experience with ICE, […]
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