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Federal Court In CLINIC v. Rubio Strikes Down Immigrant Visa Freeze Affecting 75 Countries
A federal judge has invalidated the U.S. Department of State's nationality-based policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The ruling in CLINIC v. Rubio requires the government to return to individualized adjudication under U.S. immigration law, though it does not eliminate existing travel restrictions or guarantee visa issuance.
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Akalan Law Firm
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Challenging Immigration Detention In Federal Court, Even In Hard-to-Win Districts
Federal courts continue to address important questions surrounding immigration detention and the constitutional rights of individuals facing removal proceedings, questions that have taken on new urgency as several federal appellate courts have recently expanded the government’s authority to mandatorily detain certain noncitizens without a bond hearing.
United States Immigration
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Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
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EB-5 Investors See New USCIS Medical RFE Activity After Case Transfers
Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large volume of pending EB-5-based Form I-485 adjustment of status applications from the California Service Center (CSC) to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Immediately following transfer, some applicants are receiving Requests for Evidence (RFEs) seeking Form I-693 medical examinations and providing 30 days to respond.
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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US Surrogacy: Prospective Changes To Birthright Citizenship
President Trump's executive orders targeting birthright citizenship have created unprecedented uncertainty for international intended parents pursuing surrogacy in the United States. With the legal landscape shifting rapidly and US citizenship no longer guaranteed for babies born through commercial surrogacy arrangements, families at every stage of their journey must now navigate complex contingency planning involving alternative passports, immigration status, and constitutional challenges.
United States Immigration
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Penningtons Manches Cooper LLP
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EB-5 Investors See New USCIS Medical RFE Activity After Case Transfers
Over the past two weeks, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has transferred a large volume of pending EB-5-based Form I-485 adjustment of status applications from the California Service Center (CSC) to the Texas Service Center (TSC). Immediately following transfer, some applicants are receiving Requests for Evidence (RFEs) seeking Form I-693 medical examinations and providing 30 days to respond.
United States Immigration
GT
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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September 2026 Visa Bulletin: EB-5 Unreserved Visa Numbers Remain Unavailable for India
The September 2026 Visa Bulletin reveals critical changes for EB-5 investors, particularly those from India, as unreserved visa numbers become unavailable for the remainder of FY2026. While set-aside categories remain current across all countries, the bulletin warns of potential further retrogression and highlights the importance of understanding how country of chargeability and investment category selection impact visa availability and processing timelines.
United States Immigration
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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ABD Göçmen Vizesi Başvurularını Dünya Çapında Geçici Olarak Durduruyor
ABD Dışişleri Bakanlığı dünya çapındaki göçmen vizesi görüşmelerini geçici olarak durdurdu. Konsolosluk görevlileri, başvuru sahiplerinin ABD'de kamu yardımlarına bağımlı hale gelme ihtimalini değerlendirmek için yeni bir eğitim programından geçiyor. Bu değişiklik, göçmen vizesi başvuru sahiplerini nasıl etkiliyor ve kamuya yük olma kural...
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
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Federal Court In CLINIC v. Rubio Strikes Down Immigrant Visa Freeze Affecting 75 Countries
A federal judge has invalidated the U.S. Department of State's nationality-based policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The ruling in CLINIC v. Rubio requires the government to return to individualized adjudication under U.S. immigration law, though it does not eliminate existing travel restrictions or guarantee visa issuance.
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
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Canadian Citizenship By Descent: Canada Expands Eligibility Under Bill C-3
Many people may be surprised and pleased to learn that there is a new path to becoming a Canadian citizen. The Government of Canada passed Bill C-3, An Act to Amend the Citizenship Act (2025), on December 15, 2025. Before this legislation came into effect, Canadian citizenship by descent was limited to the first generation born outside Canada. For example, Emily was born or naturalized in Canada, and she could pass her citizenship to her child, Duncan, born outside of Canada.
Canada Family
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O'Sullivan Estate Lawyers LLP
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Challenging Immigration Detention In Federal Court, Even In Hard-to-Win Districts
Federal courts continue to address important questions surrounding immigration detention and the constitutional rights of individuals facing removal proceedings, questions that have taken on new urgency as several federal appellate courts have recently expanded the government’s authority to mandatorily detain certain noncitizens without a bond hearing.
United States Immigration
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Porzio, Bromberg & Newman
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DHS Proposes New $103,265 H-1B Fee On All New Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
Green and Spiegel LLP provides comprehensive immigration law services across Canada and the United States, offering both corporate and individual immigration solutions. The firm maintains offices in Toronto and Philadelphia, serving clients with expertise in business immigration, risk management, and workforce mobility. With dedicated teams for Canadian and U.S. immigration matters, the firm delivers strategic counsel for companies and individuals navigating complex immigration processes.
Canada Immigration
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Green and Spiegel
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Federal Court In CLINIC v. Rubio Strikes Down Immigrant Visa Freeze Affecting 75 Countries
A federal judge has invalidated the U.S. Department of State's nationality-based policy suspending immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries. The ruling in CLINIC v. Rubio requires the government to return to individualized adjudication under U.S. immigration law, though it does not eliminate existing travel restrictions or guarantee visa issuance.
United States Immigration
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Akalan Law Firm
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New Guidance May Significantly Impact Curricular Practical Training Approvals
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program has issued new guidance that fundamentally reinterprets curricular practical training requirements for F-1 students, potentially eliminating Course Credit CPT and requiring practical training to be mandatory for all students in a degree program. This shift from decades of established practice creates immediate compliance challenges for institutions of higher education and raises questions about the validity of current and pending CPT authorizations.
United States Immigration
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Steptoe LLP
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