President Trump Invokes the Alien Enemies Act The Trump administration has taken an unprecedented step in immigration enforcement by invoking the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to deport Venezuelan migrants alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua prison gang. This rarely used wartime authority allows a president to detain and remove citizens of Read More »
On January 20, 2025, the Trump Administration issued the Protecting the American People Against Invasion executive order, reinforcing the legal obligation for certain non-citizens to register with the U.S. government. Failure to comply is treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority. Who Must Register? All non-citizens 14 years of age or older who were Read More »
In early March, we're seeing major changes in immigration procedures. Here is the latest: Updates to Immigration Forms The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made unannounced updates to three immigration forms: I-485, I-131, and N-400. The most notable change is that these forms now ask for an applicant’s “sex” rather than “gender,” aligning with Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC announces that after an extraordinary career, Ithaca attorney Randall B. Marcus has decided to retire. Over his 40-year career, Randy developed a stellar reputation for his work in commercial real estate transactions, development and financing, and general business counseling. Randy represented an array of clients, including real estate developers, medical and other Read More »
More updates this week as President Trump continues to cut legal immigration pathways and additional lawsuits are brought against his administration. Here is the latest: 1. ICE Entering Certain Sensitive Spaces — Temporarily Blocked A federal judge has issued a temporary block restricting ICE agents from entering certain places of worship. The lawsuit, brought by Read More »
Immigration has continued to be a prevalent topic in the news this week as President Trump initiates further policy changes and deportations. Here are the latest updates: 1. Trump Administration Working to End Federal Benefits for Undocumented Migrants On February 19, President Trump signed an executive order intending to eliminate federally funded benefits for undocumented Read More »
In an effort to promote the adoption of electric vehicles, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve air quality, the U.S. government and New York State are offering tax incentives for the installation of EV charging stations. By providing financial incentives, they aim to encourage businesses and property owners to invest in charging infrastructure, which can Read More »
In this article: H-1B Cap Season Key Points H-1B Recap What is the H-1B Visa Category? Specialty Occupation Defined H-1B Cap-Exempt Cases Labor Condition Application (LCA) H-1B Period of Stay Conclusion Contact U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial electronic registration for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap season will Read More »
Since my last update on January 30, we’ve continued to see several major developments in U.S. immigration policy. Below is the latest: 1. First Migrants Flown to Guantanamo Bay On February 4, the first U.S. military plane transported migrants from El Paso, Texas, to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba - marking the first time the U.S. government Read More »
Bousquet Holstein PLLC is pleased to welcome Thomas Barrett to the firm's Real Estate Practice Group. Tom joins as an Associate, and will represent individuals, businesses, and non-profits, including developers, lenders, homeowners associations, condominium boards, and homeowners. Tom's work in real estate matters will focus on acquisitions and sales in commercial and residential transactions, leasing Read More »