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USCIS Benefits Hold Vacatur: Dorcas v. USCIS and the Next Stay Fight (June 05, 2026)

By Shervin Abachi

June 5, 2026

Dorcas v. USCIS vacated four USCIS policies that had stalled immigration benefit decisions based on country-of-origin rules. The next practical fight is whether the government can obtain a stay while appealing the USCIS Benefits Hold Vacatur.
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Adjustment of Status Discretion – New USCIS Policy Memorandum

By Shervin Abachi

May 22, 2026

USCIS’s May 21, 2026 memo makes adjustment of status a harder discretionary decision for many people already inside the United States. The greatest risk falls on visitor, ESTA, parole, out-of-status, and high-risk-country cases, while O-1 and P visa holders still have workable EB-1, EB-2, and NIW pathways if status is maintained carefully.
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DHS’s Fixed Stay Rule for F, J, and I Visas: What the End of Duration of Status Would Mean for Students, OPT, and High-Risk Country Cases

By Shervin Abachi

May 11, 2026

DHS’s fixed stay rule would replace duration of status for F, J, and I visas with fixed admission periods and USCIS extension requirements. For F-1 students, OPT workers, and high-risk country nationals, the main risk is the shift from school-managed compliance to USCIS adjudication under tighter screening.
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USCIS’s March 30, 2026 “Strengthened Screening and Vetting” Update: What Changed, What Did Not, and Why O, P, EB, and NIW Cases Still Appear Stuck

By Shervin Abachi

April 3, 2026

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Travel Ban vs. USCIS Pause: Proclamation Entry Bans vs. USCIS Adjudication Holds for High-Risk Countries

By Shervin Abachi

December 19, 2025

This article explains the difference between proclamation-based entry restrictions and USCIS adjudication pauses affecting nationals of designated high-risk countries. Although often conflated, these measures operate under different legal authorities, apply at different stages of the immigration process, and produce distinct consequences for immigrant and nonimmigrant cases, including O, P, EB-1, and NIW filings.
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New Presidential Proclamation (Dec 16, 2025): Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States.

By Shervin Abachi

December 16, 2025

On December 16, 2025, the White House issued a new entry proclamation that modifies and expands the June 4, 2025 framework. It takes effect at 12:01 a.m. Eastern on January 1, 2026.
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Trump’s New “Gold Card” Visa Explained. How the $1 Million Green Card Affects EB-1 and NIW Applicants

By Shervin Abachi

December 11, 2025

The Trump Administration’s new “Gold Card” program promises a fast track to a green card for those who can make a seven-figure “gift” to the U.S. government, but it relies on existing EB-1 and EB-2/NIW visa numbers instead of creating a new category.
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What the New USCIS Memo Changes for Immigration Cases Inside and Outside the U.S.

By Shervin Abachi

December 6, 2025

USCIS has directed officers to put broad categories of cases on hold, require interviews that are normally waived, and re-review already approved benefits for people connected to the 19 “high-risk countries” in Presidential Proclamation 10949, alongside a sweeping pause of all pending asylum applications. 
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Inspiration vs. Infringement: Navigating copyright law as a playwright

By Shervin Abachi

May 13, 2025

Written by our attorney, Shervin Abachi, this article offers a practical legal guide for playwrights navigating the complexities of copyright, fair use, and creative appropriation.
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The Dimming Spotlight: How New USCIS Rules Reshape the Artist Immigration Landscape

By Shervin Abachi

December 24, 2024

Curious about how recent USCIS changes might affect artists and entertainers? Check out our latest article, published by the Dramatists Guild, to stay informed about what this means for the creative community.
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