Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
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...
Kristal Ozmun Presented to Cornell Students on Post-Graduation Immigration Options
On March 12–13, 2026, Kristal presented to foreign national students at Cornell and Cornell Tech on immigration pathways after graduation, covering nonimmigrant visa options, permanent residence strategies, and current issues such as the H-1B weighted selection rule...
Adam Schaye Addresses EB-5 Hot Topics at Global Immigration Expo
Adam spoke on an EB-5 Hot Topics panel at the EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo in Ho Chi Minh City on March 18, covering the September 30 grandfathering deadline, the projected 2027 investment increase, and current USCIS adjudication trends.
Steve Yale-Loehr Co-Authors Chronicle of Higher Education Op-Ed on Preparing for ICE Presence on Campus
“How to Prepare for When ICE Shows Up on Campus,” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers guidance to colleges and universities on how to proactively plan for and respond to potential immigration enforcement actions on campus.
