by Nassim Arzani | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
The Department of Homeland Security has issued a new rule giving USCIS greater authority to require certain immigration applications and petitions to be filed electronically. Under the new rule, USCIS may require electronic filing for forms that have been available for online filing for at least 180 days. USCIS would provide advance public notice before making electronic filing mandatory for a particular form. This represents another significant step toward a more fully electronic immigration filing system. Applicants and employers should stay informed as USCIS announces which forms will become subject to mandatory electronic filing. At the Law Offices of Nassim Arzani, we continue to monitor changes in immigration law and USCIS procedures to help our clients navigate an increasingly complex immigration system.
by Nassim Arzani | Jun 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
The U.S. Supreme Court has issued a decision making it easier for immigration officers to deny readmission to lawful permanent residents accused of certain disqualifying crimes. The ruling lowers the government’s burden at the border and raises serious concerns for green card holders with any criminal history who travel outside the United States. Green card holders should not have to fear losing their rights simply because they travel. This ruling makes it easier for immigration officers to deny readmission to lawful permanent residents accused of certain disqualifying crimes, without the higher “clear and convincing evidence” standard previously required. As Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson warned in dissent, this gives the government a dangerous amount of power over lawful permanent residents. It gives the government a “blank check” to weaken the rights of lawful permanent residents.
Green card holders should speak with an experienced immigration attorney before traveling internationally, especially if they have ever been arrested, charged, or convicted of a crime.
by Nassim Arzani | Jun 10, 2026 | Uncategorized
The House narrowly passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement funding bill on June 9, 2026, sending the measure to President Trump for approval. Reports indicate the bill would provide major funding for ICE, Customs and Border Protection, and DHS operations through 2029, including approximately $38 billion for ICE and $26 billion for Border Patrol. The bill passed 214–212, largely along party lines.
by Nassim Arzani | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
A federal judge has struck down the proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee, finding that it was not lawfully authorized. This is an important development for employers, skilled workers, and professionals preparing future H-1B filings. Immigration policy continues to change quickly, and I will keep monitoring this issue as more updates become available.
by Nassim Arzani | Jun 9, 2026 | Uncategorized
A federal judge has blocked several immigration policies that had paused or delayed many legal immigration cases, including applications for green cards, work permits, asylum, naturalization, and other immigration benefits.
According to recent reporting, the policies affected individuals from certain countries and left many applicants waiting for decisions even after they had properly filed their applications. The court found that these broad pauses and delays were unlawful.
If your case has been delayed, held in abeyance, or affected by a recent immigration policy change, this ruling may be important to your case.
This may also apply to individuals from Iran and other affected countries whose pending immigration applications were placed on hold or delayed because of recent agency guidance or policy changes.
I will continue monitoring this issue and will provide updates as more information becomes available. Every case is different, so individuals with pending applications should speak with an experienced immigration attorney before making any decisions about their case.
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