Immigration Law
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Motion to Reconsider in Immigration Court: Rules and Deadlines
An immigration judge may reconsider a prior decision when a motion identifies specific errors of fact or law.Respondents generally have 30 days to file and must rely on the existing record. Reconsideration does not automatically stay removal or extend an appeal deadline. The correct procedure depends on the challenged decision, available evidence, and reviewing tribunal.
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Annual Asylum Fee: Who Must Pay and When
The annual asylum fee generally applies once an asylum application has been pending for a year; payment deadlines depend on the agency. This recurring charge is separate from the initial filing fee. USCIS and immigration court cases use different notices, payment systems, and instructions. Court rulings have affected enforcement, but a lawsuit does not automatically cancel a payment deadline.
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Appeal an Immigration Judge Decision through the BIA
Appeal immigration judge decision deadlines and review standards determine whether BIA and federal court review remain available. An adverse Immigration Judge decision does not always end the case. A BIA appeal may challenge errors in the existing record, while eligible issues may later reach a federal court of appeals. Each stage has its own deadline, review standard, and effect on removal.
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October 2026 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based Dates and Filing
The October 2026 Visa Bulletin allows employment-based I-485 filing under Dates for Filing, subject to eligibility and priority date cutoffs. Applicants and employers should match the preference category, country of chargeability, and priority date to the correct entry. Filing and final approval use different criteria. Below are the key changes from September, the records to prepare, and the next steps for applicants whose cases are already pending.
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H-1B 60-Day Grace Period after Job Loss in 2026
H-1B 60-day grace period rules still apply in 2026, but the available time may end sooner if the worker's authorized validity period expires first. After termination, an H-1B professional should identify the actual employment end date, check the current period of authorized stay, and decide whether a new H-1B petition, change of status, or departure is the appropriate next step. DHS has proposed eliminating the grace period, but that proposal is not yet effective.
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H-1B $100K Fee Litigation and Filing Risks in 2026
H-1B $100K fee litigation has blocked the proclamation payment for now, while a separate proposed fee could affect future cap-subject filings. H-1B professionals, U.S. .mployers, and HR teams should distinguish the blocked $100,000 payment from DHS's proposed $103,265 filing fee. They arise from different legal actions and cover different cases. Before filing, the key questions are whether the petition is cap-subject, which rule is currently enforceable, and whether a new court order or final rule has changed the filing requirements.
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