If you have an upcoming immigration court hearing, you may have heard alarming news: the U.S. Department of Justice admitted in federal court that it had been citing the wrong legal authority to justify ICE courthouse arrests for over a year. That’s a significant legal development. But here’s what you need to know right now:...Read More

The current administration is threatening the ability of foreign nationals to open and maintain bank accounts in the United States. These immigrant bank account rights are under pressure in 2026 — but they still exist. The Trump administration delayed a proposed Executive Order that would have required U.S. banks to collect and report the immigration status...Read More

At Oltarsh & Associates, P.C., we have been hearing the same anxious questions from clients since the new December 2025 proclamation, coming on the heels of the June 2025 proclamation, was announced: “Is my country on the list?”, “Can I still travel?”, and “Will this ruin my case?” The newest Travel Ban Expansion proclamation, issued...Read More

The 2025 travel ban, which expands and slightly modifies an earlier ban, took effect on January 1, 2026, and now affects foreign nationals from 75 countries. Certain travel ban exemptions apply to this broad U.S. travel and immigration restriction.  If you or a family member is from an affected country, you should not assume all...Read More

Federal agents in dark masks and bulletproof vests have become a common sight in American cities. Immigration enforcement in 2026 looks very different from what most Americans grew up with, and those changes now reach deep into ordinary neighborhoods and daily life. These aren’t border scenes. They’re happening in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Two...Read More

Effective October 30, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a significant change that affects thousands of immigrants across the United States: the elimination of most automatic extensions for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). With DHS ending automatic work permit extensions, this policy reversal marks a dramatic shift in how work permits are processed and...Read More

Are you a U.S. immigrant from Afghanistan, Iran, Haiti, or another travel ban country? New November 2025 immigration policy could affect your green card application—even if you’re already inside the United States. Quick Answer: What Changed in November 2025? The Trump administration is planning to implement a new policy, which is still under review, that...Read More

Obesity & Diabetes US Visa Denial is now a real concern for prospective immigrants. On November 6, 2025, the Trump administration issued a sweeping new directive that fundamentally changed how the U.S. State Department evaluates visa applicants. Secretary of State Marco Rubio instructed consular officers worldwide to consider chronic health conditions—including obesity, diabetes, mental health...Read More

On October 20, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially rolled out a new version of the U.S. citizenship test — one that is significantly harder and longer than before. For green card holders planning to apply for naturalization, understanding these changes is critical to avoid delays or setbacks on the path to...Read More

A recent wave of federal court decisions has saved Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for more than a million immigrants, jeopardizing their right to work and remain in the United States at risk. If you or someone you know is a TPS holder from Venezuela, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, or Nicaragua, there have been significant changes with...Read More