Kolko & Casey, P.C. - Immigration Attorneys

04/23/2026

Befuddled by the current state of adjudication pauses and travel bans? Partner Angela Cifor breaks it down here:

The Trump Administration continues to impose pauses and bans on noncitizens from certain countries who are seeking visas and immigration benefits in the United States. This post provides an update on the status of these limitations as of April 23, 2026.   USCIS Pause on I-589 Asylum Adjudications U...

02/02/2026

https://www.kolkocasey.com/fy27-h1b-cap-registration/

01/27/2026

https://www.kolkocasey.com/dhs-due-process-for-all/

We are at a frightening crossroads in our country. Two U.S. citizens have been killed standing up for the due process rights of their neighbors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent thousands of Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials t...

01/15/2026

¿Qué significa la suspensión de visas de inmigrante para 75 países? Descúbrelo aquí:

ENGLISH El 14 de enero de 2026, el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos anunció una nueva política radical: la suspensión de la expedición de visados de inmigrante para los nacionales de 75 países, justificada por el hecho de que estas nacionalidades presentan un «alto riesgo de uso de...

01/15/2026

What does the immigrant visa pause for 75 countries mean? Learn more here:

On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping new policy: a pause on immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, justified on the grounds that these nationalities are at “high risk of public benefits usage.” Effective January 21, 2026, consular posts around t...

01/15/2026

Premium Processing Filing Fees will increase on March 1, 2026. Here is what you need to know:

On January 9, 2026, The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase in Premium Processing fees (Form I-907) for certain immigration benefits applications including Forms I-129, I-140, I-539, and I-765. The rule is effective on March 1, 2026, and will apply to any request fo...

01/12/2026

This H-1B Cap Season will be different. Our Senior Associate Attorney Petula McShiras breaks down the new "weighted lottery" system for FY2027 H1B Cap cases

On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes within a specific occupation. The rule will go into effect on February 27, 2026, just before H-1B CAP Reg...

01/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce that Angela Cifor has become equity partner in our firm!

We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Kolko & Casey P.C. It is with pleasure and pride that we welcome Angela Cifor as an owner and shareholder of our immigration law firm. This marks a new chapter in our firm’s history, and reinforces our commitment to integrity, c...

12/24/2025

https://www.kolkocasey.com/looking-back-at-2025-resilience-results-and-renewed-resolve/

As 2025 comes to a close, we want to pause to reflect on a year defined by resilience, hard work, and meaningful victories for the immigrant families we serve. We also acknowledge, with honesty and care, the lingering challenges and traumas so many continue to carry from the Trump administration –...

12/18/2025

Learn about Trump's 39 Country Travel & Adjudication Ban:

As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from entering the United States and on December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (US...

12/15/2025

Learn more about Prudential Visa Revocations - the latest trend impacting H-1B visa holders:

In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due to past interactions with law enforcement. This can happen regardless of whether the interaction led to a conviction, occurred years ago, or was previously disclosed in visa applicati...