US Immigration News

Federal Court Temporarily Blocks USCIS From Enforcing New Work Authorization Restrictions: A Significant Victory for TPS Beneficiaries and Asylum Applicants—But Not the End of the Litigation

By American Immigration Associates, LLCExecutive SummaryOn July 21, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a significant decision temporarily preventing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) from implementing portions of the Trump administration’s new employment authorization restrictions affecting certain asylum applicants and

Beyond Music and Dance: How the P-3 Visa Opens Doors for Brazilian Cultural Professionals in the United States

By Luciane Tavares, U.S. Immigration Attorney When people think about work visas for artists, they often imagine internationally famous musicians or Hollywood actors. However, U.S. immigration law provides another fascinating pathway for professionals whose work preserves and promotes the culture of their home country: the P-3 Visa.

USCIS Reaches the FY 2027 H-1B Cap: What Employers and Foreign Professionals Need to Know

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced that it has received enough H-1B petitions to meet both the annual 65,000 regular H-1B cap and the additional 20,000 visas reserved for beneficiaries who earned a U.S. master's degree or higher,

USCIS Rescinds Biden-Era Public Charge Rule: What Green Card Applicants Need to Know

By American Immigration Associates The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule rescinding the 2022 public charge regulation implemented during the Biden Administration. The new rule marks another significant shift in U.S. immigration policy and signals a return to a broader interpretation of the

DHS Final Rule Ends "Duration of Status" for F, J, and I Visa Holders: What International Students and Exchange Visitors Need to Know

By American Immigration Associates In a significant change to U.S. immigration policy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule ending the long-standing "Duration of Status" (D/S) admission framework for F-1 students, J-1 exchange visitors, and I visa holders (foreign