On November 8, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced proposed adjustments to fees for certain immigration benefits and services before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”). Link to... read more →
Earlier this month, President Trump issued his Presidential Proclamation on the Suspension of Entry of Immigrants Who Will Financially Burden the United States Healthcare System”. Beginning November 3rd 2019, all... read more →
Three federal judges issued temporary injunctions against the new public charge rule that was to take effect on October 15, 2019. (For more information on the proposed rule please see... read more →
On August 14, 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule, which pertains public charge. Being a public charge is a separate inadmissibility ground for applicants for... read more →
Recently, the Department of Homeland Security issued a series proposed change to rules regarding “public charge.” Though inadmissibility based on government dependence is already in existence, the new rule broadens... read more →
Wilner & O’Reilly- Sacramento is excited to announce that we have moved upstairs into a bigger suite to better serve our clients. We spent the previous three and a half... read more →
New EB-5 Rules Once upon a time, the EB-5 petition was perceived to be one of the “easiest” ways for foreign entrepreneurs and investors to obtain permanent residency. Invest... read more →
The EB-1A is a category of immigrant petitions for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability. In order to qualify, an applicant must demonstrate extraordinary ability in the arts, athletics, business, education,... read more →
Consular officers have already been checking social media accounts, but only for applicants who were flagged for extra scrutiny. Now, however, the State Department will actually request social media information... read more →
The U.S. and Israel have signed a treaty investor agreement allowing Israeli citizens to be eligible for E-2 treaty investment visas. The original legislation adding Israel as a treaty country... read more →