by tezlawfirm | Aug 10, 2026 | Immigration
“`html The U.S. Department of State just dropped the biggest proposed changes to the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program in over 25 years — and if you’re on a J-1 visa, sponsor an exchange visitor, or planning to apply, you need to pay attention right now. On...
by tezlawfirm | Aug 7, 2026 | Immigration
“`html Something significant changed on August 5, 2026. The U.S. Department of State launched a new Public Charge Bond Pilot Program — and if you or a family member is in the immigrant visa pipeline, you need to know about this now. The pilot currently targets...
by tezlawfirm | Aug 7, 2026 | Immigration
“`html Starting August 5, 2026, USCIS changed the rules — and not in your favor. If you have a pending application or you’re about to file one, pay attention. Policy Alert PA-2026-05 gives USCIS officers the discretion to deny your case outright — no...
by tezlawfirm | Aug 5, 2026 | Immigration
“`html Mark your calendar: August 5, 2026. That’s when the California Assembly Appropriations Committee votes on Senate Bill 1004, authored by Senator Scott Wiener. This bill would bring back California’s ban on ICE and Border Patrol agents hiding...
by tezlawfirm | Aug 4, 2026 | Immigration
“`html If you or someone you love has a pending immigration application, an upcoming court hearing, or travel plans — what’s happening right now could change everything. As of August 3, 2026, we’re seeing something we haven’t seen before: the...
by tezlawfirm | Aug 3, 2026 | Immigration
“`html Here’s what you need to know right now: a new federal rule took effect on July 28, 2026—and it could mean your affirmative asylum application never gets an interview at all. Under this DHS interim final rule, USCIS asylum officers can now send...
