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BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS: MAJOR IT COMPANIES FACE PERM SUSPENSION The federal government has announced the suspension o...
10/08/2026

BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS: MAJOR IT COMPANIES FACE PERM SUSPENSION

The federal government has announced the suspension of several major technology companies from the PERM labor-certification process, an important step in many employer-sponsored EB-2 and EB-3 green card cases.

The companies identified include Microsoft, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Capgemini, and Adobe.

The Department of Labor says the action is connected to ongoing scrutiny and allegations involving abuse or fraud in employment-based immigration programs.

DOES THIS MEAN YOUR H-1B IS CANCELLED?

No.

A PERM suspension is not the same as cancellation of H-1B status. The H-1B program is separate from the PERM labor-certification process.

WHAT ABOUT YOUR GREEN-CARD CASE?

The impact may depend on where the case is in the employment-based process.

This may include cases involving:

Prevailing Wage Determination
PERM recruitment
Pending PERM application
Certified PERM
Pending or approved I-140
Pending I-485

Importantly, workers should NOT assume that today's announcement automatically denies or cancels an existing green-card case.

At the same time, the exact treatment of pending PERM applications and cases at different stages is still developing. Further guidance from the Department of Labor will be important.

WHAT SHOULD AFFECTED WORKERS DO?

If your employer is one of the companies identified in the announcement, determine exactly where your case stands before assuming the suspension has ended or canceled your green-card process.

Keep copies of your PERM, I-140, I-485, and related case documents, and consult an immigration attorney regarding the specific impact on your case.

We will continue monitoring this developing situation and will provide updates as additional government guidance becomes available.

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10/07/2026

Your immigration interview is not the time to meet your own application for the first time.

Preparation goes beyond bringing a folder of documents. Take the time to understand what you submitted, review the important details, and know what evidence supports your case.

You don't need to memorize everything. You do need to be prepared.

Know your case. Know your documents. Walk in prepared.

Save this Reel before your interview.

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IMMIGRATION BOND ALERT: AN ARREST CAN MATTER, EVEN WITHOUT A CONVICTION A new BIA precedent decision highlights an impor...
10/03/2026

IMMIGRATION BOND ALERT: AN ARREST CAN MATTER, EVEN WITHOUT A CONVICTION

A new BIA precedent decision highlights an important issue in immigration bond proceedings: arrests that did not result in convictions may still be considered when evaluating whether a person presents a danger to the community.

In Matter of Morales Cuxum, 30 I&N Dec. 121 (BIA 2026), the Board of Immigration Appeals reviewed a case involving a DWI conviction, prior DUI-related arrests, and a recent domestic-assault arrest that was still pending.

An Immigration Judge ha granted the respondent a $9,000 bond. After DHS appealed, the BIA vacated the bond order and ordered the respondent detained without bond.


WHAT THIS MEANS

The BIA considered the totality of the circumstances, including the seriousness, recency, repeated nature, and circumstances of the conduct.

The Board also considered positive factors, including employment, family and community ties, character letters, and rehabilitation efforts. However, it found those factors insufficient under the specific circumstances of this case.

This does NOT mean every arrest or DWI automatically results in bond denial. The outcome depends on the specific facts and evidence presented in each case.

If your loved one is detained by ICE and has an arrest or criminal history, careful preparation for a bond hearing may be important. The nature and status of each allegation -- including whether it resulted in a conviction or remains pending, can matter.

Contact Asare Legal PLLC for an immigration consultation.

SOURCE: U.S. DOJ, EOIR, BIA -- Matter of Morales Cuxum, 30 I&N Dec. 121 (BIA 2026). Aug. 31, 2023.
https://www.justice.gov/eoir/media/1463806/dl?inline&utm

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10/02/2026

Knowing the difference can help you avoid misunderstandings about how long you may remain in the United States.

Before making assumptions based on the date printed on your visa, make sure you understand what your immigration records actually say.

Save this Reel for reference and share it with someone who may need it.

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USCIS FEE INCREASE ALERT Certain USCIS immigration fees are increasing October 16, 2026. USCIS has announced FY 2027 inf...
10/01/2026

USCIS FEE INCREASE ALERT

Certain USCIS immigration fees are increasing October 16, 2026.

USCIS has announced FY 2027 inflation adjustments to certain immigration fees required under H.R. 1.

WHAT'S CHANGING?
Beginning October 16, 2026, certain fees will increase, including:

Annual pending asylum fee: $102 - $105
Initial EAD for certain asylum, parole, and TPS applicants: $560 - $570
TPS Form I-821 fee: $510 - $520
Immigration parole fee: $1,020 - $1,050

IMPORTANT: The initial Form I-589 asylum filing fee remains $100. These adjustments also do not apply to every USCIS form or every EAD category.


WHAT THIS MEANS

For affected filing, USICS states that requests postmarked on or after October 16, 2026 without the correct fee will be rejected.

Before submitting an application, confirm the current fee and any additional fees that may apply. Do not rely solely on an older checklist or previously prepared payment.

Need help reviewing an immigration filing? Contact Asare Legal PLLC at 469-883-0628.


Source: USCIS/Federal Register notice | public-inspection.federalregister.gov

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BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS SUPREME COURT TO HEAR MAJOR IMMIGRATION DETENTION CASE The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to re...
10/01/2026

BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS

SUPREME COURT TO HEAR MAJOR IMMIGRATION DETENTION CASE

The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a case concerning whether certain noncitizens who entered the United States without inspection can be subject to mandatory detention without an immigration-judge bond hearing while their removal proceedings are pending.

The case, Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, No. 26-104, involves a Brazilian national who had lived in the United States for years before being arrested by ICE. The Second Circuit ruled that the mandatory-detention provision at issue did not apply to him under the circumstances.

WHAT THIS MEANS
The Supreme Court has not yet decided whether the government's interpretation of the detention law is correct.

The case could clarify whether 8 U.S.C. §1225 (b)(2)(A) requires mandatory detention for certain noncitizens present in the United States without having been admitted. Federal appeals courts have disagreed on this issue.

For now, whether a detained person may seek a bond hearing can depend on the person's immigration history, detention circumstances, jurisdiction, and applicable precedent.


SOURCE: Rhoney v. Barbosa da Cunha, No. 26-104 | Supreme Court of the United States
https://www.justice.gov/osg/brief/rhoney-v-barbosa-da-cunha?

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BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS SECOND FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS $100,000 H-1B PAYMENT REQUIREMENT A federal judge in California ha...
10/01/2026

BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS

SECOND FEDERAL JUDGE BLOCKS $100,000 H-1B PAYMENT REQUIREMENT

A federal judge in California has issued another major ruling blocking the federal government's implementation of the $100,000 payment requirement for certain H-1B workers.

On September 30, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California ruled in Global Nurse Force v. Trump that federal agencies did not follow required rulemaking procedures when implementing the payment requirement.

WHAT THIS MEANS

The ruling creates another federal-court barrier to implementation of the $100,000 H-1B payment requirement.

This case is separate from the earlier litigation in Massachusetts, where a federal court also blocked the government's implementation of the requirement. The government's legal challenges remain ongoing.

Importantly, the September 18, 2026 presidential proclamation extended the $100,000 restriction through September 2027. The courts, however, have blocked its implementation by the federal agencies while the litigation continues.


WHAT ABOUT THE $103,265 FEE?

That is a separate proposal.

DHS has proposed a $103,265 fee for H-1B cap-subject petitions through a separate regulatory rulemaking process. That proposal is not currently a filing requirement.

Employers and H-1B workers should continue monitoring developments because the government may seek further court relief or pursue appeals.

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10/01/2026

A Request for Evidence can be an important step in your immigration case. Understanding what USCIS is asking for, when your response is due, and how to respond appropriately matters.

If you receive an RFE, take the time to understand the request before taking your next step.

Save this for when you need it.

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BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS: BIA SAYS DHS DOES NOT HAVE TO ASK BEFORE AN IJ PRETERMITS AN ASYLUM CLAIM On September 29, 20...
09/30/2026

BREAKING IMMIGRATION NEWS: BIA SAYS DHS DOES NOT HAVE TO ASK BEFORE AN IJ PRETERMITS AN ASYLUM CLAIM

On September 29, 2026, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued Matter of G-R-B-, 30 I&N Dec. 102, a new published precedent concerning asylum or withholding of removal.

The BIA held that an Immigration Judge may pretermit an application for asylum or withholding of removal without a motion from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) when the application does not establish a prima facie claim for relief.


WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR ASYLUM APPLICANTS?

A case may not always proceed to a full evidentiary hearing if the written application and supporting evidence do not establish he basic factual and legal basis for the claim.

The decision highlights the importance of clearly presenting the basis for an asylum or withholding claim in the application and supporting evidence -- not relying solely on testimony at a future hearing.

Practical takeaway: If your asylum or withholding case is pending in Immigration Court, the application and supporting evidence should clearly explain the facts and legal basis of your claim.

Importantly, G-R-B- does NOT mean every asylum case can be pretermitted, nor does it create a blanket rule that an incomplete application will automatically be dismissed. The BIA's ruling concerns whether the application establishes a prima facie claim for relief.

If you have a pending case in Immigration Court, an experienced immigration attorney can review your application and supporting evidence and explain how the decision may affect your case.

Source: Matter of G-R-B-, 30 I&N Dec. 102 (BIA Sept. 29, 2026). (justice.gov)

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