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Trump's New ICE Director Pick and 287(g): What It Means for Lehigh Valley Families
Trump's pick for ICE director, Lance Schroyer, built his career on 287(g) — the program that turns local police into immigration enforcers, and it's expanding fast across Pennsylvania. Here's what the nomination means for Lehigh Valley families and the rights that don't change no matter who runs ICE.
What to Do If ICE Stops You: Know Your Rights
If ICE stops you on the street, in your car, at home, or at work, know your rights step by step. A practical guide from Lehigh Valley Immigration Law, serving Allentown and the Lehigh Valley.
Supreme Court Allows TPS to End for Haiti and Syria: What It Means and What to Do
The Supreme Court just cleared the way for the government to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians—but losing TPS is not an automatic deportation. Here's what the 6-3 ruling actually held, what it means for your status and work permit, and the steps affected families in the Lehigh Valley should take now.
H-1B Transfer When Changing Jobs: Portability and Timing
How H-1B portability lets you change jobs before USCIS approves the new petition, plus timing, the 60-day grace period, and 2026 transfer pitfalls.
Supreme Court Ruling: Green Card Holders With a Criminal Record Face New Risk When They Travel
The Supreme Court’s Blanche v. Lau decision changes the risk for green card holders who travel. If you have any criminal history, even an old or pending charge, reentry can flip you into a far harsher removal track. Here is what it means and what to do before you book a trip.
NTA Defects: Pereira v Sessions and Niz-Chavez Notice Challenges
A defective Notice to Appear is not an automatic dismissal. Here is what Pereira and Niz-Chavez actually win in 2026, and why timing decides the rest.
I-485 Filing Fees in 2026: What Marriage-Based Applicants Actually Pay
A clear, form-by-form breakdown of what marriage-based applicants actually pay in I-485 filing fees in 2026, from a Lehigh Valley immigration attorney.
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