RECENT NEWS

The U.S. government has announced that student and exchange visa applicants (F, M, and J) will now face expanded screening, including a review of social media and other online activity. Enhanced review protocols are in place to identify student and exchange visa...

Canadians, take note! This U.S. border policy may affect your upcoming travel plans: uscis.gov/alienregistration As of April 11, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now enforcing entry requirements for Canadians that were previously overlooked. Professionals...

Both U.S. citizens and non-citizens should be aware of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)’s authority to search their electronic devices when entering the country. No warrant or suspicion is required for CBP to search the phones, laptops, tablets, and any other...

With new travel restrictions expected soon, we advise nonimmigrant visa holders and green card holders to be cautious in undertaking international travel. Unfortunately, while there has never been entirely risk-free travel for noncitizens, travel risks are now...

Attorney Coleman was truly honored to be selected to the 2025 Illinois Super Lawyers list for the third year in a row. This list recognizes no more than 5% of attorneys in Illinois annually. Super Lawyers is a research-driven, peer-influenced rating service of...

Attorney Coleman spoke to high school students from all over the country about immigration last week. The students were engaged, asking thoughtful questions that led to a lively and interesting discussion about the impact of immigration on the country. Thanks again to...

USCIS has announced the final rule on filing fee increases, set to take effect on April 1, 2024. For companies with over 25 employees, the H-1B filing fee will increase to $780 from $460 and the L-1 fee will increase to $1,385 from $460. The registration fee for this...

Starting February 26, 2024, the fees for USCIS Premium Processing service will rise to $2,805 (from $2,500) for many categories. This optional service offers a 15-day response time for several petition types. Any Premium Processing request postmarked on or after the...

Is your business ready for an FDNS site visit? The Office of Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) is an arm of United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). As part of its directive, FDNS officers investigate petitioners who have filed L-1 and...

The Department of State (DOS) has proposed a pilot program beginning in early 2024 to allow H-1B visa holders to renew their visa stamps inside the U.S. The program will help reduce the workload of U.S. consular offices, as visa holders will finally have the option to...