Miller Mayer, LLP

05/30/2026

In a recent San Francisco Chronicle article, Steve Yale-Loehr weighed in on a reported proposal to restrict international flights to and from sanctuary cities ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

As immigration policies continue to evolve, our attorneys remain committed to helping clients understand the legal and practical implications of proposed changes.

Read the full article in the San Francisco Chronicle:

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin told Fox News he is “drawing up plans” to halt international air travel at sanctuary cities.

05/23/2026

In a new op-ed for The Hill, discusses how a proposed increase to H-1B prevailing wages could unintentionally hurt employers and American workers alike.

Read more: https://thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/labor/5885484-proposed-wage-increase-h1b/

Artificial wage inflation does not protect American workers.

05/14/2026

Steve Yale-Loehr was recently quoted in the Times of India discussing proposed H-1B wage increases and the potential impact on U.S. employers and global workforce strategies.

Steve noted that while the proposal aims to raise wages for foreign-born workers, it could also encourage companies to reduce hiring or offshore more work abroad.

https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/technology/tech-news/india-gccs-to-gain-as-us-plans-sharp-h-1b-wage-hikes/articleshow/131059674.cms

Tech News News: Amid a significant proposed increase in US H-1B wage levels, India’s global capability centres (GCCs) could emerge as major beneficiaries as MNCs reth.

05/11/2026

Nicolai Hinrichsen was recently the featured guest speaker at the Shanghai Entry-Exit Forum (SISIA), where he presented on I-956F and I-829 adjudication trends, and participated on a panel focused on I-526E and consular interview trends.

05/09/2026

Miller Mayer obtained two L-1B “new office” approvals for a multinational company looking to jumpstart its operations in the U.S. Typically, new office L-1 petitions are reserved for intracompany transferee managers (L-1As). In this circumstance, the company wanted to commence its U.S. services with its specialized knowledge employees, which made for unique “new office” filings. Our team assists companies who seek to expand operations to the U.S. and transfer specialized knowledge/managers from abroad. Feel free to schedule an immigration consultation with Miller Mayer.

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04/22/2026

We’re proud to share that Nicolai Hinrichsen will be speaking at the 2026 Shanghai Immigration Forum (April 21–22). Returning to a city he called home for more than four years, Nicolai will share insights on EB-5 and the evolving immigration market while reconnecting with friends and colleagues.

04/10/2026

In a recent Travel Weekly article, Steve Yale-Loehr discusses how a historic decline in immigration could affect the hospitality sector. With roughly one-third of the industry’s workforce made up of immigrants, policy changes today could shape workforce availability for years to come. Read more: https://loom.ly/3Y_RL2g

The decline in immigration is causing significant labor shortages in the U.S. hotel industry, impacting a workforce heavily reliant on immigrant labor. This trend could increase labor costs and prices, with broader negative effects on job availability and industry growth.

04/09/2026

Steve Yale-Loehr was recently quoted in a CNN article examining how evolving immigration policies could impact the U.S. healthcare system. As uncertainty grows for foreign-born physicians, the ripple effects may extend far beyond individual careers—affecting patient care, hospital staffing, and communities nationwide.
https://loom.ly/Nzz0mz8

Trump administration policy changes are putting a growing number of immigrant doctors in limbo. Some hospitals have already lost doctors, a loss felt across the communities they serve.

04/07/2026

In a recent WGRZ investigation on ICE flights from Buffalo airport, Steve Yale-Loehr shares insight on the legal concerns surrounding the rapid transfer of immigration detainees across state lines and the challenges it creates for accessing justice.

When enforcement outpaces access to legal process, important constitutional questions arise.

Read the article: https://loom.ly/0djHU78

Since January, hundreds of similar flights have quietly come and gone from Buffalo Niagara International Airport — rarely noticed and never announced.

04/06/2026

As the Supreme Court examines the future of birthright citizenship, Steve Yale-Loehr offers perspective in The New York Times on the role and scale of “birth tourism” in the broader immigration debate. “The question is do you want to take a cudgel to fix that problem or a more surgical approach?” Steve notes—highlighting the importance of thoughtful, measured policy solutions.

Read more: https://loom.ly/bm_9fYA

The term refers to pregnant women who travel to the United States to give birth so that their baby can have American citizenship.