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      • W&O LEGAL TEAM
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      • KELLY S. O’REILLY
      • RICHARD M. WILNER
    • MANAGING ATTORNEYS
      • ANGIE AYALA
      • SULLY T. BRYAN
      • DANNY CHRISNEY
      • JOSHUA J. DESPAIN
      • DEREK J. POULSEN
      • CHIEN-YU (MICHAEL) WANG
    • DEPARTMENT CHAIRS
      • NANCY VO
      • TAMARA REYES
    • ASSOCIATE ATTORNEYS
      • CRYSTAL CORTEZ
      • SCOTT ROJO
      • MAZA WILNER
      • CHANTELL J. ABOU-HAMDAN
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      • ESTHER KIM
      • JENNIFER LOVE SPROCK
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Oct 26
Green card application paperwork and household budget notebook illustrating public charge review and family finances

Public Charge After September 18, 2026: Benefits, Family Finances, and Your Green Card Interview

Information checked October 21, 2026. Immigration rules and court orders can change. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case.The 2026 public charge changes make the details of your application, benefit history, and household finances especially important. A green card applicant should not assume that receiving a... read more →
  • October 26, 2026
  • Green Cards & Adjustment of Status, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 23
Asylum case folder, calendar, and payment receipt on a legal desk illustrating annual asylum fee deadlines

Annual Asylum Fee: Who Pays and When?

Information checked October 21, 2026. Immigration rules and court orders can change. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case.The annual asylum fee depends on where the application is pending, the applicable anniversary, and the instructions issued in that case. A USCIS notice and an immigration judge’s... read more →
  • October 23, 2026
  • Asylum & Humanitarian Relief, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 22
Salary planning documents and employment case folders on a desk illustrating proposed H-1B and PERM wage changes

How Could Proposed Prevailing Wage Changes Affect H-1B and PERM Cases in 2027?

Information checked October 21, 2026. Immigration rules and court orders can change. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case.Proposed prevailing wage changes could raise the cost of future H-1B and PERM sponsorship, but a proposal is not an immediate across-the-board pay increase. Employers planning renewals, new... read more →
  • October 22, 2026
  • Employment-Based Immigration, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 21
Calendar and renewal paperwork on a work desk illustrating employment authorization renewal planning

Work Permit Renewal in 2026: Can You Keep Working While Your EAD Application Is Pending?

Legal update: October 19, 2026. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case. Rules, agency practices, and court decisions can change. Filing a work permit renewal does not necessarily let you keep working after the current authorization expires. The answer depends on your eligibility category, when USCIS... read more →
  • October 21, 2026
  • Employment-Based Immigration, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 21
Court calendar and case folder illustrating immigration court continuances while a U visa petition is pending

Can Immigration Court Be Paused While Your U Visa Petition Is Pending?

Legal update: October 19, 2026. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case. Rules, agency practices, and court decisions can change. A pending U visa petition does not automatically pause removal proceedings. In Matter of L. Ramirez, 30 I&N Dec. 157 (BIA 2026), decided October 16, 2026,... read more →
  • October 21, 2026
  • Asylum & Humanitarian Relief, Deportation & Removal Defense
Oct 21
Evidence folders and a declaration on a legal desk illustrating motions to reopen immigration cases

BIA Decision on Motions to Reopen: Why Supporting Evidence Matters

Legal update: October 19, 2026. This article provides general information, not advice about an individual case. Rules, agency practices, and court decisions can change. A signed declaration does not guarantee that an immigration court will accept its account as true. In Matter of J-E-D-C-, 30 I&N Dec. 162 (BIA 2026),... read more →
  • October 21, 2026
  • Deportation & Removal Defense, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 20
I-864 demand letter and sponsor response featured graphic

What Should an I-864 Sponsor Do After Receiving a Demand Letter or Lawsuit?

Take an I-864 demand seriously, preserve your records, and obtain legal advice promptly—especially if a lawsuit has been served. A letter demanding support is different from a court summons, but neither should be dismissed simply because the sponsor and beneficiary are divorced.Wilner & O’Reilly managing lawyer Angie D. Ayala notes... read more →
  • October 20, 2026
  • Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Law
Oct 19
H-1B $100,000 payment court ruling and employer planning featured graphic

The $100,000 H-1B Payment Rule: Litigation Updates and Employer Planning

The September 30, 2026 order in Global Nurse Force v. Trump blocks federal agencies from enforcing the policies implementing the $100,000 H-1B payment while the required rulemaking procedures remain unmet. Employers should treat this as an important litigation development and check the latest court orders and agency instructions before filing... read more →
  • October 19, 2026
  • Employment-Based Immigration, Immigration Policy & News
Oct 16
Divorce and Form I-864 sponsorship obligations, with wedding rings and legal paperwork

Does Divorce End an I-864 Sponsor’s Financial Obligation?

No. Divorce does not automatically terminate the financial obligations created by Form I-864, Affidavit of Support. The sponsor’s immigration support contract can continue after the marriage ends, even when the former spouses no longer live together.Derek Poulsen, a managing lawyer at Wilner & O’Reilly, identifies this as an issue that... read more →
  • October 16, 2026
  • Family-Based Immigration, Immigration Law
Oct 15
Empty immigration interview office with the headline ICE at Your Green Card Interview? and guidance to prepare with counsel.

Can ICE Detain Me at a USCIS Adjustment of Status Interview?

Yes. ICE can arrest and detain a person at a USCIS adjustment of status interview when the government asserts a legal basis for immigration enforcement. A scheduled interview, a pending Form I-485, or marriage to a U.S. citizen does not guarantee protection from arrest. Whether an arrest or continued detention... read more →
  • October 15, 2026
  • Deportation & Removal Defense, Green Cards & Adjustment of Status, ICE
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  • Public Charge After September 18, 2026: Benefits, Family Finances, and Your Green Card Interview
  • Annual Asylum Fee: Who Pays and When?
  • How Could Proposed Prevailing Wage Changes Affect H-1B and PERM Cases in 2027?
  • Work Permit Renewal in 2026: Can You Keep Working While Your EAD Application Is Pending?
  • Can Immigration Court Be Paused While Your U Visa Petition Is Pending?
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