Congress Proposes Big Fee Hikes for Immigration Applications

By C. Matthew Schulz

U.S. employers and foreign nationals who apply for a U.S. visa, work permit, or green card, or to enter the United States may soon face much higher fees. 

The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced the 2025 Budget Reconciliation Bill, proposing sweeping increases to government fees for many immigration services handled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

Trump Administration Orders Social Media Vetting for Gaza-Linked Visa Applicants

By C. Matthew Schulz

In a significant policy shift, the Trump administration mandated enhanced social media vetting for all U.S. visa applicants - including both immigrant and non-immigrant visa applicants, NGO workers and individuals who have been in Gaza in an official or diplomatic capacity - who have visited the Gaza Strip since January 1, 2007. 

SchulzLaw Blog April 210, 2025. USCIS to Weigh Antisemitic Activity in Immigration Decisions

By C. Matthew Schulz

In a move reflecting the current administration’s heightened focus on combating hate-based violence and extremism, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday that it will now consider antisemitic activity—including social media conduct and physical harassment targeting Jewish individuals—as a negative factor when reviewing immigration benefit applications.

What’s New with Form I-9 in 2025? SchulzLaw Blog April 4, 2025.

By C. Matthew Schulz

Key Changes 

In 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced several important updates to Form I-9, the mandatory employment eligibility verification form and related instructions.

Important Update

Consistent with the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s March 2, 2025 announcement, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an interim final rule that removes the requirement for U.S. companies and U.S.

Trump Administration’s Deportation Move: Foreign Policy Law and Its Impact on Immigration

By C. Matthew Schulz

The Trump Administration ignited controversy this week by attempting to deport a lawful permanent resident (green card holder) arrested for his role in pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University.  See NY Times.

Can Trump’s “Gold Card” Visa Bypass Congress? Understanding Presidential Power Over Immigration

By C. Matthew Schulz

In February 2025, President Donald Trump announced a new "Gold Card" visa that would allow foreign nationals who invest $5 million in the U.S. to gain a fast-track path to citizenship.

New USCIS Alien Registration Rule 2025: 

What Non-Citizens Must Know

By C. Matthew Schulz

The USCIS has implemented a new alien registration requirement under President Trump's 2025 Executive Order. Learn who must register, deadlines, penalties, and how it differs from existing AR-11 address change rule.

Defending Women or Restricting Rights? Understanding the Impact of the 2025 Executive Order on Gender Identity and Immigration Policy

By C. Matthew Schulz

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed the Executive Order on Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.

USCIS O-1A Visa Updates 2025: New Extraordinary Ability Rules for STEM Professionals

By C.