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The government has announced that it will no longer automatically extend work permits (EADs) while renewal applications are pending. For years, workers who filed timely renewals were protected from job loss by automatic extensions that allowed them to keep working for up to 540 days after their card expired. That protection is ending. This change means that workers will now lose the ability to continue working unless they receive their renewed EAD before the old one expires.

Most people think that if they don’t have legal status in the United States, their only hope for a green card is through marriage to a U.S. citizen or another family member. But that’s not always true. Many individuals without current status can still qualify for employment-based green cards, even if they entered without inspection or overstayed a visa. At Katsivalis & Anderson Law, we frequently help clients explore these options. The key is understanding when unlawful prese

Almost every day, someone calls our office and says, “I just have one quick question,”  or “My case is simple — I just need to fill out a form.”  But in immigration law, things are rarely that simple. Time does not fix problems, and the forms are not the hard part — they are the easy part. What truly matters, and what takes skill, care, and experience, is the investigation behind those forms. Immigration law is not about paperwork; it’s about precision. It’s about understandi

Parents with kids After years of court battles and uncertainty, there’s finally a glimmer of good news for Dreamers. This week, the...

On September 21, 2025, the administration’s new policy requiring a $100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions  takes effect. This unprecedented...

USCIS recently announced that the naturalization exam will be updated beginning October 20, 2025. Anyone filing their N-400 application...

At Katsivalis & Anderson Law, we know that the possibility of detention or deportation is one of the hardest realities many families...

The BIA ruled undocumented immigrants are ineligible for bond hearings, creating indefinite detention. Learn how this impacts families and legal options.

USCIS recently updated its guidance on how officers use discretion in many immigration benefits decisions. Even when an applicant meets...

In a major development, the federal courts have cleared the way for the government to move forward with the cancellation of Temporary...

A Policy Shift with Serious Implications for Mixed-Status Families On August 1, 2025 , USCIS issued updated guidance that—while...

At Katsivalis & Anderson Law, we are closely monitoring recent changes to asylum processing under the Trump administration. A new...

In 2025, more immigrants are being forced to defend themselves in immigration court without legal representation—and the consequences are...

The constitutional right to birthright citizenship in the United States—long considered a settled issue—has come under renewed legal and...

In a significant development that is rippling through workplaces nationwide, USCIS has begun issuing compliance letters to employers who...

Information on how to prepare for student visa to the US

Last week, on July 4, 2025, President Trump signed a new bill that changes many parts of the immigration system. It is a very large bill...

At Katsivalis & Anderson Immigration Law, we frequently speak with green card holders who have had some contact with the criminal legal...

At Katsivalis & Anderson Immigration Law, we spend every day walking beside people who are working hard to build stable, meaningful lives...

Immigration is more than a legal process; it’s a deeply personal journey filled with hopes, challenges, and, often, layers of trauma. At...