Immigration

If you have a pending Adjustment of Status case for a child or dependent—and you’re relying on the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) to keep them eligible—you need to pay close attention to a recent policy change from USCIS. On August 8, 2025, USCIS announced that, starting August 15, 2025, it will go back to only using the “Final Action Dates” chart in the Visa Bulletin when calculating an applicant’s age under the CSPA. This is a major shift for anyone filing family or employment-based green card applications involving children or derivative applicants. What This Means in Plain English Between February 14, 2023...

In a pivotal legal development, a federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked the enforcement of former President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship. This ruling, which emerged from a class-action lawsuit certified by Judge Joseph N. Laplante, reinforces one of the most fundamental principles enshrined in the U.S. Constitution: that all children born on U.S. soil are American citizens, regardless of their parents’ immigration status. As a law firm deeply committed to immigrant rights, VKM Law Group stands firmly in support of this decision and believes it's important to understand both the legal and human implications. Background: Birthright...

On June 20, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rolled out a significant compliance update for U.S. employers who participate in E-Verify. This update introduces a new "Status Change Report" designed to help businesses identify employees whose Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) have been revoked due to the termination of their immigration parole. If your company employs individuals under humanitarian parole programs—especially Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, or Venezuelan (CHNV) nationals—this alert should be a priority on your compliance radar. What Changed? DHS has started revoking EADs issued to certain parolees whose status has been terminated. These revocations can happen individually or in groups and...