Keshab Raj Seadie, Esq.

Two Blocks From the Twin Towers: What I Remember Twenty-Five Years Later

Every September 11, I make myself remember that morning. Not because I enjoy it, but because remembering is how I remind myself what a life is worth. In 2001, my

Surge in Airport ICE Arrests: What Undocumented Travelers Need to Know

Recent reports indicate that the federal government has significantly expanded immigration enforcement activities at airports across the United States. According to The New York Times, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Must Immigrants Return Home to Apply for Green Cards? What Applicants Need to Know

On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, a sweeping statement of how the agency intends to view applications for adjustment of status under

The H-1B Weighted Wage Lottery: Pros, Cons, and Legitimate Strategies to Improve Your Selection Odds

Since USCIS implemented the wage-based selection system in March 2026, the H-1B cap lottery has no longer operated as a purely random draw. Instead, registrations are ranked and selected based

USCIS Denials of Citizenship Applications on the Rise: Know the Grounds and Appeal Options

As part of its renewed focus on integrity, fraud prevention, and national security screening, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased scrutiny of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization,

Trump 2.0: USCIS Signals Stricter Review for Green Card Applicants

USCIS has issued a new Policy Memorandum dated September 4, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to a strict interpretation of the public charge inadmissibility rule under INA §212(a)(4). The memo, released

Trump Moves to Replace H-1B Lottery With Wage-Based Selection—Who Wins or Loses?

US Citizenship and Immigration Services has notified the federal Office of Management and Budget of a proposed rule involving a “weighted selection process” for the H-1B visa. The current lottery-based

CBP Stamp Errors Could Affect the Immigration Path of Nepali TPS Holders

Nepali nationals in the U.S. on Temporary Protected Status (TPS) who plan to change to a nonimmigrant status such as F-1 or pursue adjustment to a green card must ensure

4 Immigration Options for Nepali Immigrants as Trump Administration Terminates Nepal’s TPS

Nepal’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation is set to terminate on August 5, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Nepali nationals currently holding TPS must take immediate action to secure alternative immigration

What to Do If Your F-1 Visa Status Is Terminated and SEVIS Record Is Canceled

If someone has recently received a SEVIS termination letter and their F-1 visa status was canceled, it is a serious matter that may lead to expedited removal, arrest, or removal