Client Alerts

On June 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued two immigration decisions with practical consequences for asylum access, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), and employer work authorization compliance. In Mullin v. Al Otro Lado, the Court held that a person waiting on the Mexico side of the U.S.-Mexico border has not “arrived in the United States”…

On June 8, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts vacated the policy implementing the $100,000 payment requirement, restoring, at least for now, a more predictable filing landscape for H-1B petitions. In State of California et al. v. Mullin et al., Judge Leo T. Sorokin granted summary judgment to the plaintiffs and vacated …

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a significant new policy memorandum addressing adjustment of status, the process by which certain foreign nationals apply for lawful permanent residence from inside the United States. The memo reiterates that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit but labels it an “extraordinar…

Fennemore attorneys Nicholas Thompson, Jake Tiernan, and Erik Olson served as legal counsel to Xybix, a leading designer and manufacturer of ergonomic workstations and control-room furniture built for mission-critical, 24/7 environments. in its acquisition by Highland Rim Capital. Xybix designs, manufactures, and installs ergono…

USCIS is expected to open the FY 2027 H-1B cap registration on March 4, 2026, and it will run through noon Eastern Time on March 19, 2026. Given the short registration window, it is smart to start preparing now. 1) Registration and fee If you plan to use immigration counsel, set up your account and internal approval/payment process in advance so yo…

A client’s everyday AI usage may come back to haunt them in future litigation.  More and more, individuals and clients are asking AI for legal advice on a regular basis, both before and during litigation matters.  Clients create inputs with factual scenarios, documents, and other information, and query their AI system on potential outco…