Immigration News


August 17, 2020

State Department Clarifies National Interest Exception Rules for H, J, and L Visa Petitions Under Previous Presidential Proclamation Limiting Their Issue

Following the Presidential Proclamation from June 22, 2020, which severely restricted the abilities of qualified foreign nationals to enter the…More


February 11, 2020

Judge Permanently Enjoins Trump Administration’s Attempt to Target International Students through Unlawful Presence Policy

On August 9, 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued a Policy Memorandum that would have changed federal policy…More


August 15, 2018

USCIS Revises Policy for F, M, and J Nonimmigrants

USCIS has announced an important policy change as to how the agency will start counting “unlawful presence” for 3 visa…More


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January 5, 2026

USCIS Extends Processing Restrictions **UPDATE 1/5/2026** Following the administration’s decision from December to extend travel restrictions to an additional 20 countries (plus those travelling with documents...More

January 2, 2026

LHSCD is now Simon, Choi & Tuohy We are thrilled to announce that Landau, Hess, Simon, Choi & Doebley is now Simon, Choi & Tuohy!   This change reflects our continued commitment...More
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