Charles Oppenheim, a Department of State spokesperson, has warned that this year retrogression in the employment-based second and third preference visa categories may come much earlier than usual. Historically, these categories have become backlogged in late summer...
Topic: Immigration Updates
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Public Benefits for Immigrants, Student Visas, H-1B Litigation Rise
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Stephen Yale-Loehr was quoted by Univision in an article regarding a proposed rule that would make it harder for immigrants to receive certain public benefits. According to Steve, if the new rule takes effect, it “will dramatically...
Miller Mayer Success Story: O-1 Extraordinary Ability Petition Approved for Biotech CEO
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Rosanne Mayer successfully assisted a biotech company that specializes in peptide sales to obtain O-1A nonimmigrant classification for their new CEO, an experienced pharmaceutical executive. Our client is widely recognized by her...
9th and 4th Circuits Grant Government’s Motion on Public Charge Rule
On December 5, 2019, a three judge panel on the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals voted 2-1 to grant the government’s motion for an administrative stay of the public charge rule injunction pending appeal. On December 9, 2019, a panel of the 4th Circuit Court of appeals...
Just When You Though It Was Safe to Get Back on Twitter
The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and the Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law has filed a lawsuit on behalf of two documentary film organizations, asserting how dangerous it is to force individuals to reveal...
Regulatory Agendas Are Not Just Wish Lists Any Longer
The Trump administration recently published its semi-annual regulatory agenda. It is far reaching and comprehensive. Among other things, the proposals would: (1) re-define the term “specialty occupation” to dramatically narrow the types of occupations that qualify for...
Make Your Voice Heard Regarding USCIS Proposed Fee Increases
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed dramatic increases in fees for family, business, and naturalization filings. Comments are due by December 30, 2019. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has made it easy for interested...
Webinar: Immigration Backup Plan: Exploring H-1B Alternatives
Between needing to survive the H-1B lottery and the increased scrutiny on H-1B petitions, having a backup plan for the H-1B visa has become increasingly important. Join Miller Mayer, LLP as we explore other visa options and strategies to pursue if the H-1B does not...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re H-1B Litigation
Mother Jones: How I Tracked an Explosion in Lawsuits Against Trump’s Immigration Policies Changes to the H-1B program have sparked unprecedented legal challenges After searching for H-1B-related lawsuits on PACER, the online repository of federal court records, I...
Health Insurance Proclamation Injunction Granted
A federal judge in Oregon has blocked a Presidential Proclamation that would have required immigrants to the United States to either prove they have private, unsubsidized health insurance within 30 days of entering the U.S. or prove they have the funds to cover...
