Posted May 26, 2026 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law What to Know About the New USCIS Adjustment of Status Policy On May 22, 2026, without advance notice, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a change in its approach to adjudicating applications for permanent residence. Under its new policy, foreign nationals are largely required to seek permanent residence through …
Posted May 20, 2026 John Medeiros and Stephen Warch Named to Inaugural Minnesota Legal 250 Nilan Johnson Lewis is pleased to announce that shareholders John Medeiros and Stephen Warch have been named to Minnesota Lawyer’s inaugural Minnesota Legal 250, a new recognition program honoring the most influential attorneys across the state. The Minnesota Legal 250 …
Posted January 21, 2026 with Tags Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration Operation Metro Surge: How Employers Can Prepare & Respond We are fielding many questions from our clients stemming from Operation Metro Surge in the Twin Cities and Minnesota. Below, we’ve included some information about common topics to assist employers in navigating this difficult and unprecedented situation. ICE/DHS Onsite Visits. …
Posted January 13, 2026 Proof of Lawful Immigration Status: What to Carry By law, all non-citizens age 18 and older are required to carry proof of their immigration status at all times. Below is a list of documents that may be used to show your current status. For most temporary residents, this …
Posted December 29, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law DHS Finalizes New Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Lottery The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced a final rule which will amend the selection process for H-1B registrations. The rule — which will to take effect with the FY2027 H-1B registration period in March 2026 — …
Posted December 5, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law USCIS Pause on Immigration Benefits Requests of Foreign Nationals of Travel Ban Countries UPDATE: AS OF FEBRUARY 16, 2026 Following our article below, posted on December 4, 2025, the administration issued a suspension on entry to the United States on December 16, 2025 that expanded the earlier June 4, 2025 partial and full …
Posted October 29, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law Department of Homeland Security Suspends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization The Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule, suspending its practice of automatic extension of employment authorization documents (EAD) for renewal applications in certain categories, including employment-based categories. With this new rule, individuals who timely file applications …
Posted October 22, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law UPDATED OCT 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 and 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela On September 5, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a final order setting aside DHS Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate the …
Posted October 2, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law Impacts of Federal Government Shutdown On Business Immigration The United States federal government has shut down as of midnight (EDT), October 1, 2025. Because several different federal agencies oversee the adjudication and enforcement of immigration law, we expect the impact of the shutdown will vary depending on the …
Posted September 20, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law Updated: White House Proclamation Restricting U.S. Entry of H-1B Holders Without $100,000 Fee Payment* Updates Following its Proclamation on Friday, September 19, 2025, the White House released a clarifying H-1B FAQ the day the Proclamation took effect. The FAQ states that the new $100,000 fee does not apply in the following situations: The H-1B …
Posted August 1, 2025 with Tags Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration Important Visa Updates from the U.S. Department of State: New Visa Integrity Fee and Limitations on Visa Validity and Interview Waivers There are several recent changes about visas to the United States, including a new visa integrity fee that will be imposed on all foreign nationals needing nonimmigrant visas, limitations on validity periods, and limitations on visa interview waiver interviews. More …
Posted July 17, 2025 with Tags Firm News Nilan Johnson Lewis Attorneys Recognized by Super Lawyers We are pleased to announce that 22 attorneys at Nilan Johnson Lewis have been selected for inclusion in the upcoming Super Lawyers list. This recognition reflects their standing among their peers and their dedication to legal excellence. Super Lawyers is …
Posted June 24, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law E-Verify Issues Guidance on Revocation of Certain Employment Authorization Documents On June 20, 2025, E-Verify issued guidance on certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) that DHS has revoked for individuals whose parole has been terminated. The guidance advises employers to regularly generate the Status Change Report to identify E-Verify cases created …
Posted June 10, 2025 with Tags Firm News Nilan Johnson Lewis Celebrates Continued Chambers USA Recognition for Labor & Employment and Corporate Immigration Practices Nilan Johnson Lewis (NJL) is pleased to announce that its distinguished Labor & Employment and Corporate Immigration practices have once again received high commendation from Chambers & Partners, the esteemed publisher of Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business. Chambers …
Posted June 5, 2025 John Medeiros & Faith-Based Working Group Honored as 2025 AILA Pro Bono Champions MINNEAPOLIS – John Medeiros and the Faith-Based Working Group he chairs have been named 2025 Pro Bono Champions by the Minnesota-Dakotas Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). The award celebrates their exceptional commitment to justice for underserved immigrant …
Posted April 2, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law UPDATED OCT 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 and 2021 TPS Designation for Venezuela Updated Wednesday, October 22, 2025: Termination of the 2023 TPS Designation for Venezuela On September 5, 2025, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a final order setting aside DHS Secretary Noem’s decision to terminate the …
Posted April 1, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law Department of Homeland Security Terminates Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) Parole Programs, Effective April 24, 2025 UPDATE: On May 30, 2025, the Supreme Court granted a stay allowing the Department of Homeland Security to terminate the Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and Venezuelan (CHNV) parole program pending further litigation. U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services issued guidance on June …
Posted March 31, 2025 with Tags Immigration, Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law Administration Seeks to Implement Mandatory Alien Registration, Effective April 11, 2025 On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it was implementing a registration requirement, requiring certain foreign nationals to register their presence in the United States as part of the directives in Executive Order 14159. DHS …
Posted February 24, 2025 with Tags Immigration Law, Corporate Immigration DHS Partially Vacates 2024 Temporary Protected Status Decision for Haiti On February 24, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a notice in the Federal Register partially vacating the July 1, 2024 extension and redesignation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). To understand the meaning of this partial vacatur, …
Posted February 17, 2025 with Tags Corporate Immigration, Immigration Law The Department of State Has Changed the Eligibility Requirements for a Visa Interview Waiver The Department of State recently changed the eligibility requirements for the Visa Interview Waiver appointments, or Dropbox appointments, for Indian nationals. Previously, it allowed Indian nonimmigrant visa applicants to waive the visa interview if they were renewing their nonimmigrant visa …