Monthly Archives: January 2026
Immigration Due Diligence in M&A and Executive Transitions: Managing Risk in a High-Delay Environment
Immigration issues have traditionally lived on the periphery of mergers, acquisitions, and executive transitions. In 2025, that approach is no longer sustainable. Inconsistent USCIS processing times, increased scrutiny of employment-based petitions, and limited predictability around premium processing have turned immigration into a material business risk that can affect deal timing, leadership continuity, and post-transaction… Read More »
DHS Ends Family Reunification Parole Programs: What the Termination Means for Immigrants and U.S. Sponsors
DHS Signals a Return to Case-by-Case Humanitarian Parole On December 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security announced the immediate termination of all categorical Family Reunification Parole (FRP) programs for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Haiti, and Honduras, as well as their qualifying family members. The decision represents a major policy… Read More »
USCIS Tightens Photograph Reuse Rules for Immigration Identity Documents
Understanding the Impact of USCIS Policy Alert PA-2025-29 On December 12, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued Policy Alert PA-2025-29, announcing a significant change to how the agency handles photograph reuse for immigration identity documents. While this update may sound technical at first glance, it has real-world consequences for employers, professionals, and families… Read More »