Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
DHS Issues Two New Immigration Enforcement Memos
John Kelly, Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has signed two new memoranda that implement two of President Trump's recent immigration executive orders. The DHS memos call for strict enforcement of immigration laws, stepped-up detentions, and...
Nicolai Hinrichsen To Speak At Vietnam EB-5 Investors Magazine Event
Miller Mayer attorney Nicolai Hinrichsen will be a speaker at the 2017 Ho Chi Minh EB-5 Delegation on March 2-3, 2017 at the Park Hyatt Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. The event is hosted by EB-5 Investors Magazine.
Visas After Graduation Presentation
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys Steve Yale-Loehr and David Wilks presented a talk titled "Visas After Graduation" on February 17. A PDF copy of the PowerPoint is available below. Visas after Graduation Presentation
Innovative Visa Options for International Entrepreneurs and Investors
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys Stephen Yale-Loehr and David J. Wilks presented a talk titled "Innovative Visa Options for International Entrepreneurs and Investors" on February 17. A PDF of the PowerPoint presentation is available below. Visa Options for...
Webinar: Rolling the Dice: How to Navigate the H-1B Lottery and Other Visa Options
H-1B is the most common type of temporary work visa. It provides a 6-year stay and time to work toward a green card. Recent proposed changes to the H-1B visa program have caused uncertainty and high anxiety among the immigration community. Miller Mayer immigration...
State Dept. Reports on Upcoming Employment-Based Visa Availability
The Department of State's Visa Bulletin for March 2017 estimates potential movement in several categories in the coming months. The Department noted that the final action date projections indicate what is likely to happen "on a monthly basis through May or June based...
ICE Enforcement Actions Reported
According to news reports, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is conducting a series of targeted enforcement actions and has removed hundreds of people. ICE's focus reportedly includes immigrants with criminal convictions, fugitives, and those who reentered the...
USCIS Will Accept Only New Forms After February 21, 2017
New fees for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) forms took effect in December, and updated versions of those forms have been published. These new versions are updated with the new fees and have an edition date of 12/23/16. After February 21, 2017, USCIS...
Ninth Circuit Blocks Entry Ban: Recent Developments re Trump Administration’s Executive Order
Below is a summary of the rapidly developing immigration-related actions of the Trump administration, and related counteractions. The situation remained fluid as of press time: President Trump signed an executive order on January 27, 2017, "Protecting the Nation from...
Miller Mayer Upcoming Talks
Miller Mayer, LLP, Tompkins County’s largest law firm, offers a free webinar on February 16 from 1:30-2:30 pm Eastern time. Featuring our attorneys who have counseled area businesses for more than 25 years on business immigration, the program will provide insight to...
