Haratz & Stubbe, LLC

09/02/2026

⚠️ ¿Nuevos requisitos para solicitar el pasaporte estadounidense de un menor?

El Departamento de Estado de Estados Unidos está considerando exigir que los padres o tutores que soliciten un pasaporte para un menor presenten pruebas de su propia ciudadanía o estatus migratorio.

Entre los documentos que podrían solicitarse estarían:

• Pasaporte o certificado de nacimiento estadounidense
• Tarjeta de residencia permanente
• Formulario I-94
• Otros documentos que acrediten el estatus migratorio de los padres

Actualmente, cuando un niño nace en Estados Unidos, los padres generalmente deben demostrar el parentesco y presentar identificación, pero no necesariamente documentación adicional sobre su propio estatus migratorio.

Es importante aclarar que esto es solamente una propuesta en borrador y todavía no constituye un requisito vigente. Su implementación podría enfrentar importantes desafíos legales relacionados con la ciudadanía por nacimiento protegida por la Decimocuarta Enmienda.

Estaremos atentas a cualquier cambio oficial. No tome decisiones migratorias basándose únicamente en titulares o publicaciones en redes sociales; consulte siempre con un abogado de inmigración.Sherley Haratz

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The U.S. State Department has proposed requiring parents applying for passports for their ​children to provide proof of their own citizenship or immigration status as part of President Donald Trump's latest effort to limit birthright ‌citizenship.

09/01/2026

USCIS confirmó que, desde el 31 de agosto de 2026, solo acepta la edición 08/24/26 del Formulario I-864. También advierte que un congelamiento de crédito puede impedir la verificación necesaria. Fuente oficial de USCIS⁠.

🚨 IMPORTANTE ACTUALIZACIÓN MIGRATORIA: NUEVO FORMULARIO I-864

USCIS publicó una nueva edición del Formulario I-864, Affidavit of Support.

A partir del 31 de agosto de 2026:

✅ Solamente se acepta la edición 08/24/26.
❌ Las versiones anteriores ya no serán aceptadas.

Además, USCIS advierte que, si el patrocinador o joint sponsor tiene un congelamiento de crédito o alguna medida de seguridad que impida el acceso a su reporte, deberá eliminar temporalmente esa restricción antes de presentar el formulario. De lo contrario, USCIS podría no obtener la información necesaria para evaluar el patrocinio económico.

Antes de enviar un caso, es importante:

• Confirmar que se está utilizando la edición correcta del formulario.
• Verificar que el patrocinador no tenga bloqueado su reporte de crédito.
• Revisar cuidadosamente los ingresos, impuestos, tamaño del hogar y documentos financieros.

Un formulario desactualizado o una verificación financiera incompleta puede causar el rechazo del paquete o retrasos importantes en el proceso migratorio.

📌 Si estás preparando un ajuste de estatus o un proceso consular que requiere patrocinio económico, consulta con un abogado de inmigración antes de presentar tu caso.

Haratz

08/28/2026

🏠 Tu solicitud de ciudadanía podría ir más allá del formulario N-400 y llegar hasta tus vecinos, empleadores o compañeros de trabajo.

USCIS incorporó formalmente las llamadas “investigaciones vecinales” a sus políticas de naturalización. Antes de la ceremonia de juramentación, un oficial puede investigar el domicilio, empleo, carácter moral y apego del solicitante a los principios de Estados Unidos.

¿Significa esto que USCIS tocará la puerta de todos tus vecinos? No. Estas investigaciones son discrecionales y se determinan caso por caso. Pero sí significa que la consistencia y el carácter importan ahora más que nunca.

Los solicitantes pueden presentar voluntariamente cartas de referencia de personas que realmente los conozcan, preferiblemente ciudadanos estadounidenses, como:

🏡 Vecinos
💼 Empleadores o compañeros de trabajo
🤝 Líderes comunitarios o religiosos
📚 Socios o contactos profesionales

Una buena carta no debe limitarse a decir: “Es una buena persona”. Debe explicar cómo conocen al solicitante e incluir ejemplos reales de su honestidad, responsabilidad, participación en la comunidad y buen carácter moral.

Sin embargo, estas cartas no son automáticamente necesarias ni convenientes en todos los casos. Cada N-400 debe evaluarse individualmente, especialmente si existen arrestos anteriores, problemas fiscales, viajes prolongados, antecedentes matrimoniales complejos, inconsistencias o dudas sobre cómo se obtuvo la residencia permanente.

La ciudadanía nunca ha sido “un formulario más”. Al solicitarla, USCIS puede volver a revisar todo tu historial migratorio antes de aprobarte.

Prepárate cuidadosamente, di siempre la verdad y asegúrate de que toda tu historia sea clara y consistente.

Fuente: Manual de Políticas de USCIS—Investigaciones y verificaciones de seguridad⁠

Sherley Haratz

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08/07/2026

✈️Domestic Travel for Visa Holders: Know Before You Fly

Recent reports indicate increased immigration enforcement at some U.S. airports. While many individuals travel domestically without incident, every case is different, and your immigration status matters.

07/26/2026

🚨 Important H-1B Update for U.S. Employers

A federal court has denied the government’s request to pause the injunction involving the proposed $100,000 H-1B fee. As of today, that fee is not enforceable.

This is welcome news for employers who have been delaying plans to sponsor highly skilled international professionals.

While the litigation is ongoing and the government is expected to continue its appeal, businesses should take advantage of this opportunity to evaluate their immigration strategy now rather than waiting for the rules to change again.

Whether you are:
✔️ Sponsoring an H-1B professional,
✔️ Starting the PERM labor certification process for a future green card,
✔️ Looking to retain key international employees, or
✔️ Recruiting talent from inside or outside the United States,

having a well-planned immigration strategy can make all the difference.

At Haratz & Stubbe, P.A., we help employers navigate every stage of the employment-based immigration process—from temporary work visas to permanent residence.

📞 Contact us today to discuss your hiring goals and the immigration options available for your business.

Sherley Haratz Vivianna Stubbe

07/21/2026

🚨 Major Changes Coming for F-1 & J-1 Students – Effective September 15, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule that significantly changes how international students maintain status in the United States.

Key changes include:
✅ The end of “Duration of Status (D/S).” Students will now receive a fixed expiration date on their I-94.
✅ Many students who need additional time will have to file Form I-539 with USCIS, pay filing fees, and wait for approval.
✅ The F-1 grace period after completing studies is reduced from 60 days to 30 days.
✅ New restrictions on transferring schools and pursuing additional programs at the same or lower educational level.
✅ Students already in the U.S. on September 15, 2026 may qualify for important transitional protections—but travel after that date could affect those protections.

📅 If you are planning to study in the U.S., continue your education, or travel around September 15, now is the time to review your immigration strategy.

These changes could have a significant impact on your options and timelines.

If you have questions about how this new rule affects your case, our office is here to help. Sherley Haratz

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07/18/2026

🚨📰 Important Update for F, J, and I Visa Holders

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that significantly changes how individuals in F-1, J-1, and I status will be admitted to the United States.

Key changes include:

• The end of “Duration of Status” (D/S). Admission will generally be granted for the length of the approved program, up to a maximum of four years.

• Extensions will require filing with USCIS. Students needing additional time to complete their academic program must file an Extension of Stay and will be subject to additional vetting, including biometrics.

• The F-1 grace period following completion of studies will be reduced from 60 days to 30 days.

• Additional restrictions on certain program changes and increased federal oversight.

According to DHS, these changes are intended to strengthen immigration integrity, enhance national security, and reduce abuse of the student visa system.

This is one of the most significant changes to student visa policy in decades and will have important implications for international students, educational institutions, and employers.

If you are currently in F, J, or I status, or are planning to apply for one of these visas, it is important to understand how these changes may affect your immigration plans.

Our office will continue monitoring these developments and providing updates as additional guidance becomes available.

DHS announced the publication of a final rule that officially eliminates the “duration of status” loophole that allowed foreign students, exchange visitors, and media representatives to remain in the United States indefinitely without routine government oversight.

07/12/2026

🚨 Major Changes May Be Coming to the PERM Labor Certification Process. The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that it is preparing the first comprehensive update to the PERM Labor Certification regulations since 2004. The proposed changes are expected to modernize the recruitment process and strengthen protections for U.S. workers. According to the Department of Labor’s regulatory agenda, the proposal may include:

😱Updated labor market testing and recruitment requirements.
😎Enhanced employer compliance and recordkeeping obligations.
🧯Stronger safeguards in cases involving layoffs.
👮Revised recruitment standards to reflect today’s hiring practices.
🚨Additional measures to ensure fair and non-discriminatory recruitment.

In addition, separate proposed regulations could significantly increase prevailing wage requirements for PERM, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 cases if finalized. L

What does this mean for employers? If your company is considering sponsoring a foreign national for permanent residence through the PERM process, this may be an appropriate time to evaluate your immigration strategy. While the proposed rules are not yet in effect, early planning can be critical as regulatory changes continue to develop.

Our office is closely monitoring these developments and will continue to provide updates as additional information becomes available. Sherley Haratz Vivianna Stubbe Cohen

07/07/2026

Traveling Internationally? Be Prepared: CBP Has Updated Its Electronic Device Search Policy.

Effective January 1, 2026, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) implemented updated guidelines regarding searches of travelers’ electronic devices at U.S. ports of entry. While CBP has long had authority to inspect phones, laptops, tablets, and other electronic devices at the border, the new directive expands certain enforcement powers and clarifies search procedures.

Some notable changes include:

• Expanded grounds for searching electronic devices, including additional national security and export-control concerns.
• In certain national security situations, CBP may conduct an advanced search without reasonable suspicion, provided higher-level approval is obtained.
• Additional guidance on detaining electronic devices, retaining data, and documenting searches.
• Clarification that CBP officers are expected to follow the laws and judicial precedent of the federal circuit where the search occurs, which may result in different standards depending on the port of entry.

What does this mean for travelers?

Whether you are a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, visa holder, or visitor, it is important to understand that electronic devices may be inspected when entering the United States. Travelers should be aware of their rights and obligations, particularly if they carry confidential business information, attorney-client communications, medical records, or other sensitive data.

At Haratz & Stubbe, P.A., we closely monitor changes in immigration and border enforcement policies so our clients can travel with confidence and be prepared before they arrive at a U.S. port of entry. Sherley HaratzVivianna Stubbe

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from Haratz & Stubbe, P.A. 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the birth of a nation founded on freedom, opportunity, and the rule of law.

The United States has always been a nation strengthened by people who dared to dream. Throughout its history, immigrants have helped shape America through hard work, innovation, and service.

Some of the country’s greatest success stories began with immigrants:

, whose groundbreaking work changed the course of science.
, co-founder of Google, whose innovation transformed how the world accesses information.
, an immigrant from Hungary who helped build Intel and revolutionized the technology industry.
, who arrived in the United States as a refugee and went on to create WhatsApp.
, the first woman to serve as U.S. Secretary of State.
, who came to America with a dream and became a champion athlete, successful entrepreneur, and Governor of California.

These are just a few well-known examples. Every day, millions of immigrants make invaluable contributions as physicians, nurses, teachers, engineers, scientists, members of our military, entrepreneurs, construction workers, artists, and small business owners. They strengthen our communities, create jobs, and enrich our nation.

At Haratz & Stubbe, P.A., we are honored to help individuals, families, and businesses navigate the U.S. immigration system. Every case represents a dream, a goal, and a future and we never lose sight of the privilege of being part of that journey.

This Independence Day, we celebrate the freedoms and opportunities that make the United States extraordinary, and we recognize the countless immigrants whose dedication, talent, and perseverance continue to help write America’s story.

From all of us at Haratz & Stubbe, P.A., we wish you and your family a safe, joyful, and Happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Cohen, Esq. Sherley Haratz Vivianna Stubbe