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Published October 24, 2025 by Thomas M. Lee H.R. 875, officially titled the Jeremy and Angel Seay and Sergeant Brandon Mendoza Protect Our Communities from DUIs Act of 2025, represents one of the most significant proposed changes to immigration enforcement in recent years. Introduced by Representative Barry Moore of Alabama, the bill seeks to amend…

By Thomas Lee, Esq.Immigration and Employment AttorneyLee Law Offices, APLC — Los Angeles, California The recent clarification from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding President Trump’s proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee has generated intense discussion across the immigration and business communities.According to the new USCIS guidance, the $100,000 fee applies only to new H-1B…

Why Worker Classification Matters In California, one of the most important issues in employment law is the difference between an employee and an independent contractor. The label matters because employees are legally entitled to protections such as minimum wage, overtime pay, meal and rest breaks, workers’ compensation, unemployment insurance, and protection from wrongful termination. Independent…

The immigration world is buzzing after U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will once again review and approve new DACA applications. This is the first time since 2021 that Dreamers—undocumented young people who arrived in the United States as children—will have the opportunity to apply for protections under the Deferred Action for Childhood…

On September 19, 2025, President Trump introduced a major immigration reform through Executive Order 14351, creating the Gold Card Visa Program. This program is being described as a fast-track U.S. green card option for high-net-worth individuals, investors, and corporations who want to secure permanent residency in the United States while making a direct financial contribution…

Operation Liberty has officially launched in Los Angeles, bringing with it a groundbreaking model of accountability in U.S. immigration enforcement. The initiative deploys Liberty Vans, staffed with lawyers, clergy, veterans, videographers, and community volunteers, to monitor and document ICE raids in real time. By doing so, Operation Liberty seeks to provide legal oversight, defend immigrant…

The United States has long prided itself on being a nation of immigrants, where citizenship represents stability, belonging, and a permanent bond with the country. Yet recent policy shifts have reignited debates about whether citizenship is as secure as many Americans once believed. The Department of Justice (DOJ), under President Trump’s administration, has elevated denaturalization—stripping…

For decades, the H-1B visa has been the most recognized pathway for skilled foreign professionals seeking to work in the United States. However, with recent proclamations by former President Donald Trump aimed at restricting H-1B availability and rumors of filing fees climbing as high as $100,000, both employers and international workers are asking the same…

In September 2025, former President Donald Trump issued a proclamation that introduced a staggering $100,000 annual fee for each new H-1B petition. This unprecedented change to the H-1B visa program has sent shockwaves through the business community, universities, and immigration law circles. Employers now face an entirely new cost calculus when considering whether to hire…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will begin collecting social media identifiers on immigration applications. This change, published in the Federal Register on September 16, 2025, has generated significant discussion among immigrants, attorneys, and advocacy groups. Under the new policy, applicants must now disclose their social media handles and usernames when…