The U Visa Conundrum

9 years ago

Recently, USCIS released statistics regarding Form I-918 U Nonimmigrant Status Petitions. While the numbers were generally not surprising, they give…

A good day’s work

9 years ago

Here at Kolko & Associates, we really love our job. Each of us truly love coming to work and we…

The Pilgrims: America’s First Refugees

9 years ago

There is a lot of discussion on the Internet lately about refugees, and particular states’ ability to welcome or refuse…

DOJ Requests U.S. Supreme Court Review of DAPA Program

9 years ago

Yesterday, November 20, 2015, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a petition for a writ of certiorari with the U.S.…

Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Temporary Block on DAPA and DACA Expansion, Paving Way for Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court

9 years ago

On Monday, November 9, 2015, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court’s preliminary injunction (temporary block) of…

DHS issues proposed rule for OPT Extension for F-1 STEM Students

9 years ago

On October 16, 2015, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released an advanced copy of its proposed rule for an…

Partners meet with U.S. Presidential Candidate Martin O’Malley

9 years ago

Managing Partner David Kolko and Partner Jennifer Casey recently had the opportunity to meet with Democratic Presidential Candidate and former…

Important Considerations for Employers and Employees under new Visa Bulletin Framework

9 years ago

In September 2015 the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) jointly announced a new…

DOS Revises New Visa Bulletin for October 2015 – Many Employment Based Beneficiaries Negatively Impacted

9 years ago

As previously reported, on September 9, 2015, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS)…

The New Visa Bulletin Explained

9 years ago

On September 9, 2015, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) announced an important…

USCIS & DOS Announce New Procedure for Immigrant Visa & Adjustment of Status Processing

9 years ago

Today, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the United States Department of State (DOS) announced new procedures for…

DHS Announces Temporary Protected Status for Yemen

9 years ago

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Jeh Johnson has designated Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of…