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The Pipeline Nobody Saw Coming: The New Tool for State and County Prosecutors to Trigger Federal Deportation

June 9, 2026Recent investigations into fraudulent educational credentials have created a new pathway for state and local prosecutors to pursue admissions-related fraud under state law. While states cannot enforce immigration laws or initiate deportation proceedings, felony fraud convictions can trigger significant federal immigration consequences, including removal proceedings, detention, and, in some cases, denaturalization.Articles + White Papers

What the New USCIS Policy Means for H-1B Holders and Other Visa Professionals

June 2, 2026USCIS Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 changes how adjustment of status applications are evaluated for H-1B holders and other employment-based visa professionals. The policy gives immigration officers broader discretion to deny green card applications, even for applicants with otherwise clean records. This article explains the policy shift, the increased risks tied to status violations, fraud enforcement, social media screening, and limited judicial review, along with practical guidance for foreign professionals navigating the employment-based immigration process.Client Alert

New $100,000 Fee on H-1B Petitions – Legal Immigration

September 23, 2025President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) imposing a $100,000 payment to accompany any new H-1B visa petitions submitted after 12:01 a.m. eastern time on September 21, 2025 and will remain in place for 12 months (unless extended).Client Alert

Employers: Consider Important Deadlines for New H-1B Cap-Subject Foreign Worker Petitions

February 13, 2020First-time new H-1B petitions or change of status petitions by employers can be filed for the upcoming U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) fiscal year in April 2020 as long as the individual for whom the petition is being filed is in lawful status at the time of filing, and has not engaged in any unauthorized employment since his or her last lawful admission.