Nourian Law Firm

06/08/2026

Judge Says Trump's $100K H-1B Fee Is Unauthorized Tax

V. CONCLUSION & ORDERS
For the foregoing reasons, the Court ALLOWS Plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment,
Doc. No. 86, and DENIES Defendants’ cross-motion for summary judgment, Doc. No. 92. At
the parties’ request, the Court DISMISSES WITHOUT PREJUDICE the claims against the
Department of Justice, the Attorney General, the Department of Labor, and the Secretary of
Labor. Defendants’ motion to dismiss, id., is OTHERWISE DENIED. The Policy implementing
the Proclamation is declared unlawful and is VACATED in its entirety. The Clerk shall enter
judgment in favor of Plaintiffs and against Defendants, with each side bearing its own fees and
costs.
SO ORDERED.
/s/ Leo T. Sorokin
United States District Judge

05/23/2026

To obtain permanent residency status all applicants must go through visa processing in their home country, giving more credence to officers to exercise their discretion in granting adjustment of status. Same old law but more procedural power for uscis to deny cases such as those who too quickly apply for green cards after entry or in case of those with status violations and with criminal records as always but with restricter exercise of discretion

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a new policy memo reiterating the fact that, consistent with long-standing immigration law and immigration court decisions, aliens seeking adjustment of status must do so through consular processing via the Department of State outside of the....

04/28/2026

USCIS must resume processing paused green card applications immediately

A U.S. federal judge has recently ruled that the indefinite pause on green card applications by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is unlawful and ordered the agency to resume processing. In a decision issued on April 27, 2026, Maryland District Judge George L. Russell III stated that the agency "does not have discretion to decide not to adjudicate at all".

Current Status of the Pause
The original pause was implemented in late 2025 as part of enhanced vetting procedures under the Trump administration. While the recent court ruling orders a restart for specific individuals involved in the lawsuit, the broader impact on thousands of others remains an evolving situation.

Lifting of the Asylum Pause: On March 30, 2026, USCIS announced it would lift its pause on processing applications from "thoroughly screened asylum seekers from non-high-risk countries".

Continued Freeze for Certain Countries: Despite partial resumption, applications (including green card adjustments and work permits) for nationals from 39 designated "high-risk" countries generally remain on hold.

Adjudicative Hold: While applicants can still file new forms (such as Form I-485 for green cards), USCIS policy has been to advance cases only up to the final decision stage, where they are then held indefinitely pending the completion of new vetting reviews.

Impact on Applicants
If your application is subject to these holds, you may experience:
Significant Delays: Processing will not reach a final approval or denial until the pause is affirmatively lifted for your specific category.

Heightened Scrutiny: Expect potential requests for additional evidence, second interviews, or re-interviews even if you were previously approved.

Legal Recourse: Many applicants are seeking lawsuits to force adjudication, as court orders are currently one of the few ways to compel USCIS to make a final decision during the hold.

For the most accurate status of your individual case, check the USCIS Case Status tool or consult with an immigration attorney to see if the recent court ruling applies to your situation.