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Newsletter July by Mark Anthony Diemsen

WHEN THE COURTS STEP IN: RECENT COURT DECISIONS PROTECTING IMMIGRANT

by | January 14, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Are Federal Courts Checking the Trump Administration’s Immigration Policies? Recent Court Decisions Say Yes Since the start of the Trump Administration’s second term, immigration enforcement and regulatory activity have intensified. However, in the last year, federal...
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When Citizenship Isn’t Final: Understanding Crimes That Can Lead to Denaturalization

by | January 7, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

  Most naturalized U.S. citizens believe that once they take the Oath of Allegiance, their citizenship is secure forever. In most cases, that is true — U.S. citizenship is one of the most stable legal statuses in the world. But there are rare situations where the...
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Three Immigration Filings You Must Get Right the First Time

by | December 31, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Filing immigration paperwork is always important—but some filings carry higher risks than others. In our practice, we have seen three specific situations in which mistakes at the very beginning can jeopardize the entire case. These filings are heavily scrutinized, and...
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L‑1 Intracompany Transfers: Scaling Teams Across Borders

by | December 26, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

L‑1 visas allow multinational companies to transfer executives, managers (L‑1A), and specialized‑knowledge employees (L‑1B) to the U.S. The applicant must have worked for a qualifying foreign entity for one continuous year within the last three. New‑office L‑1s enable...
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The Top Don’ts in Removal Proceedings Before the Immigration Court

by | December 22, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Winning in Immigration Court is as much about discipline as advocacy. Avoid these  pitfalls: • Missing hearings or filing deadlines.• Submitting incomplete applications or inconsistent testimony.• Disrespecting court procedures or DHS counsel.• Relying on unlicensed...
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PERM Labor Certification: The Backbone of Employment‑Based Green Cards

by | December 15, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

PERM labor certification is the first step in many employment‑based green cards. The employer seeks a prevailing wage, runs specified recruitment to test the labor market, andfiles ETA‑9089 if no qualified, willing, and available U.S. worker is found. Success requires...
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Asylum in Court: Why Corroboration Can Make or Break Your Case

by | December 12, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

In immigration court, credible testimony is essential—but corroboration often decides cases. Judges look for consistency across applications, testimony, and documents. When reasonably available, missing evidence can hurt credibility. Think broadly: medical and...
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November 18 D.C. Shooting: Impact on Refugees and Asylee Applicants and What You Should Do

by | December 1, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

On November 18, 2025, Washington, D.C. was shaken by a tragic incident involving an Afghan refugee who allegedly opened fire in a residential neighborhood, killing multiple people and injuring others. The suspect, who arrived in the U.S. through post-2021 Afghan...
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H‑1B Visas: Cap‑Subject and Cap‑Exempt Strategies

by | November 26, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

H‑1B remains the workhorse visa for specialty‑occupation professionals. Cap‑subject petitions face the annual lottery, but cap‑exempt employers (higher‑ed, affiliated nonprofits, and research orgs) can file year‑round. Requirements include a qualifying degree, a role...
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DACA & TPS in 2025: Renewals, Travel, and Long‑Term Options

by | November 17, 2025 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

DACA and TPS are distinct but complementary protections. DACA covers certain individuals who came to the U.S. as children, providing deferred action and work authorization. TPS shields nationals of designated countries facing conflict, disaster, or extraordinary...
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