On August 21, 2026, a federal judge in the Southern District of New York struck down the State Department's ban on immigrant visa issuance for nationals of 75 countries, ruling that the policy exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated the nationality-discrimination prohibition built into U.S. immigration law.
A pattern reported by immigration attorneys earlier this year is worth flagging for any H-1B employer or employee who travels internationally while working remotely. Officers at the CBP preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi reportedly began asking H-1B travelers pointed questions about remote work performed while outside the United States, and in at...
Not every traveler faces the same risk when flying within the United States, and it's a mistake to assume a rule protecting one person applies equally to everyone. What TSA shares with ICE, how a traffic stop plays out in a high-enforcement state, and what you should be carrying with you all...
A quiet policy shift is changing how immigration enforcement finds people who may have overstayed their authorized period of admission, and employers with foreign national employees should be paying attention. Reports have surfaced of a previously undisclosed agreement, signed in May 2025, between the Transportation Security Administration and Immigration and Customs Enforcement...
Reports have been building over the past several weeks of noncitizens being stopped and detained at U.S. airports while attempting to board domestic flights, including people who have a pending immigration case or benefit application on file. Incidents have been reported in California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, and...
Lawful permanent residents have long assumed that coming home from a trip abroad is routine, almost automatic. A decision the Supreme Court handed down on June 23, 2026 complicates that assumption for a specific group: green card holders who have an open criminal charge or a past conviction on their record. The...
International travel has become increasingly complicated for many foreign nationals living and working in the United States. While many travelers continue to travel abroad without difficulty, others are experiencing increased questioning at ports of entry, secondary inspection delays, electronic device searches, and additional scrutiny connected to immigration status and travel history.
As international travel to the United States continues to increase, many travelers are becoming more aware of the authority U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers have when conducting inspections at airports, seaports, and border crossings.
One area receiving growing attention involves the inspection of electronic devices such as...
Lawful permanent residents (green card holders) often travel abroad for personal, professional, or family reasons. However, extended time outside the United States can raise serious concerns about whether permanent residence has been abandoned.
Understanding how long you can remain outside the U.S.—and what risks may arise—is critical to maintaining...
Many travelers are surprised to learn that a valid passport alone may not be enough to board a flight to the United States. In some cases, travelers are denied boarding because their passport does not meet the required validity period, even though their visa is still valid.
To avoid...
