On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara on President Trump’s bid to eliminate “birthright citizenship” for children of undocumented and temporary foreign nationals in the United States. Under the executive order being challenged,...
Topic: Immigration Articles
USCIS Releases Update on Screening/Vetting of Foreign Nationals
On March 30, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an update on its “strict screening and vetting of foreign nationals seeking entry or immigration benefits” based on recent executive orders and guidance. Among other things, USCIS outlined a...
FY 2027 Initial H-1B Registration Selection Process Completed
On March 31, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B...
Steve Yale-Loehr to Speak at Cornell Law School Panel on Immigration and the New York Economy
Steve Yale-Loehr will speak on April 8 at Cornell Law School as part of a live, in-person event hosted by FWD.us and State Business Executives, featuring expert panels on how immigration policies are impacting New York’s economy and communities. The event runs from...
Steve Yale-Loehr in USA Today: What History Reveals About Trump’s Move to Limit Birthright Citizenship
In What History Reveals About Trump’s Move to Limit Birthright Citizenship, Steve noted that Americans have gone back and forth on immigration, depending in part on the strength of the economy and on how many immigrants are coming in. He also noted that President...
Steve Yale-Loehr in The Hill: Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship Would Harm Millions, Including Citizens
Steve co-authored an op-ed published in The Hill: Trump’s Order on Birthright Citizenship Would Harm Millions, Including Citizens.
Steve Yale-Loehr on President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
Steve co-authored a blog post: President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order: Too Much Detail, Too Little Authority.
Texas to Require Proof of Legal Status for Professional Licensing
According to reports, on March 24, 2026, Texas’ Commission of Licensing and Regulation approved a new rule, effective May 1, 2026, to require applicants for professional licenses to provide proof of legal status in the United States before they can obtain a license....
DOS Announces Expansion of Social Media Vetting to Additional Nonimmigrant Visa Classifications
On March 25, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) announced that effective March 30, the agency will expand its “online presence review” to include applicants in additional nonimmigrant visa classifications: all A-3, C-3 (if a domestic worker), G-5, H-3, H-4 dependents...
DOL Releases Long-Anticipated Prevailing Wage Proposed Rule
On March 27, 2026, the Department of Labor (DOL) released a long-anticipated proposed rule that could significantly reshape prevailing wage requirements for H-1B, PERM, and related programs. The proposal would revise how prevailing wages are calculated for PERM labor...
