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Beyond the Sentence: How Criminal Convictions Affect International Travel and Immigration

This article was inspired by a chance conversation with Damon West, an internationally recognized author, speaker, and advocate for second chances. Damon shared with me that one of the many lasting consequences of a felony conviction is that international travel can remain difficult—or, in some cases, impossible—even decades after a person has completed a sentence and rebuilt their life.

The H-1B Visa Classification in 2026: What’s Proposed, What’s Already in Effect, and What Employers Should Watch Next

Should immigration judges be able to lose their jobs simply because a new president disagrees with how they decide cases? That question is at the center of an important court case, Jackler v. Department of Justice, which could have a lasting impact on the U.S. immigration system-and on the independence of many other federal employees.

Could Immigration Judges Be Fired for Their Decisions? A Court Case That Could Change the System

Should immigration judges be able to lose their jobs simply because a new president disagrees with how they decide cases? That question is at the center of an important court case, Jackler v. Department of Justice, which could have a lasting impact on the U.S. immigration system-and on the independence of many other federal employees.

When the United States No Longer Feels Like Refuge: How Our Global Solutions Practice Can Help

For generations, people fleeing persecution have looked to the United States as a place of protection, stability, and legal refuge. But for many individuals and families who once believed the U.S. would be their safe harbor, recent policy changes, enforcement trends, and procedural uncertainty have made that assumption far less secure. We are seeing a growing number of clients and potential clients who no longer are only asking, “How can I stay in the United States?” They instead are asking, “If the United States is no longer safe or predictable for me and my family, where else can we go?”

Why the B-1 Visa Domestic Workers Has Become So Difficult to Use

Most people think of a B-1 visa as a visa for business travelers. It allows foreign nationals to come to the United States for activities like attending meetings, negotiating contracts, or participating in conferences. Generally speaking, B-1 visitors are not allowed to work in the United States.

Challenges Professional Athletes Face When Seeking Lawful Permanent Residence

Although professional athletes have accomplished feats that few individuals ever achieve, the employment-based immigration system was not designed just for sports. As a result, athletes can encounter unique challenges within the three most common employment-based pathways: EB-1 petition, a National Interest Waiver (NIW), or permanent residence through the PERM labor certification process. We explore these options and the challenges each pathway can present.

Your LinkedIn Profile May Be Speaking to Immigration Officers Before You Do

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a proposed rule severely limiting who qualifies for discretionary Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).

Major Litigation Update: Federal Courts Strike Down the $100,000 H-1B Fee and the USCIS Benefits Freeze 

Over the last year and a half, the employment-based immigration community has faced an unprecedented wave of restrictive policies that drastically reshaped the immigration landscape. From the implementation of a $100,000 fee for certain new H-1B petitions to a sweeping internal policy that froze USCIS benefit processing for nationals of 39 countries, U.S. employers and foreign nationals have had to navigate severe operational gridlock and deep uncertainty. 

Transcending Borders – June 2026

Original immigration and human rights content, immigration policy updates, and firm news.