Immigration News
Articles
$100,000 H-1B Visa Petition Fee
By Donald W. Parker
Proposed Changes to the H-1B Lottery Structure
By Victoria Morte
USCIS' Recent Focus on Form Signature Requirements
By Shelley Starzyk
The Current Status of the Fight Over Birthright Citizenship: Trump v. CASA
E-Verify Employer Portal Update: Status Change Reports and I-9 Compliance
Travel Ban in Second Trump Administration
Social Media Screening and Vetting for Visa Applicants
Alternative Visa Options for Life Sciences Companies
Managing Immigration Sponsorship: A Flexible Policy Is the Wisest Strategy
The Annual H-1B Lottery Is Coming in March of 2023. Here’s What you Need to Know.
International Travel Considerations for Nonimmigrants
L-1 Visa Blanket Petitions: How To Qualify and What Are the Benefits
Nonimmigrant Visa Employee Options Available in the Event of a Layoff
Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Delays Continue: Trends and Recommendations
ATTORNEY NEWS
Parker Gallini Ranked Tier 1 in Immigration Law by Best Law Firms, 2025 Edition
Best Lawyers® Recognizes Four Immigration Attorneys at Parker Gallini
Massachusetts Super Lawyers Recognizes Parker Gallini Attorneys in Immigration Law
Victoria Morte Promoted to Partner and Other Announcments
Massachusetts Super Lawyers Recognizes Donald Parker in Immigration Law and Business/Corporate Law
Parker Gallini Announces Three New Additions to Law Firm
Victoria Morte Joins Firm as Associate
Immigration NEWSLETTERs
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August 2025 - Birthright Citizenship; E-Verify Updates; Travel Bans in 2025; Social Media Screening for Visa Applicants
August 2024 - H-1B Cap Statistics; Stateside Visa Processing; Visa Bulletin; New Forms and Filing Addresses; Visa Appointment Availability
January 2024 - Stateside Visa Processing; 5-Year EADs; Increase in Premium Processing Fees; H-1B Proposed Rule
October 2023 - I-9 Updates; Biometrics Service Fee and Rescheduling; Visa Bulletin Updates
June 2023 - Domestic Visa Renewals; New PERM Application; USCIS Fraud Investigation of Cap Registration; Alternatives to H-1B
February 2023 - H-1B Visa Lottery; H-4/L-2, EAD Applications; CHNV Parole Program; USCIS Fee Increases
January 2023 - Premium Processing; Final Public Charge Rule; Visa Bulletin Updates
December 2022 - DOL Processing Times; Visa Bulletin; Ripple Effects of H-1B Layoffs
November 2022 - Requests for Evidence Deadline Flexibility; Marriage-Based Applications for Permanent Residency; Petition Immigration Management Service
October 2022 - USCIS and I-9 Form Flexibilities; Visa Bulletin; L-1 Blanket Petitions; Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Delays
February 2022 - 2023 H-1B Cap Lottery; Sponsorship in STEM Fields; I-94s for E and L Dependents; Employment-Based AOS Applications
January 2022 - Expedited EADs; COVID-19 Testing; Interview Waiver Eligibility
December 2021 - Adjudication Statistics; Regional Travel Bans; 60-day Rule for Medical Exams; I-9 Flexibility
November 2021 - DACA Update; COVID-19 Travel Restrictions; H-4/L-2 Settlement; Remote I-9
October 2021 - Adjudication Trends; Visa Bulletin; Regional Travel Bans; Worksite Enforcement
September 2021 - Visa Filing Dates; Build Back Better; National Interest Exceptions
July 2021 - Employment-based Green Cards; I-9s and Remote Employees; NIEs; International Entrepeneure Rule
June 2021 - USCIS Policy Updates; Expanded Eligibility for a National Interest Exception
May 2021 - Biometrics Requirements Suspended; India Travel Ban
April 2021 - H-1B Cap Lottery Summary, Public Charge Rule; H-4 / L-2 Processing Delays Lawsuit; Prevailing Wage Rules Delays
March 2021 - H-1B Visa Lottery; Travel and Visa Application Bans and the Current State of National Interest Exception Waivers; Immigrant Visa Ban Revoked; Immigration Quick Takes
February 2021 - Biden Executive Actions; 2022 H-1B Lottery Process; Reopening Consular Services