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For the last full week in Women’s History Month, we’re spotlighting some of our talented attorneys at Bousquet Holstein PLLC, sharing their insights, experiences, and advice on what it means to be a woman in law today. Kicking off the series is Autumn Burgin, an Associate in our Corporate, Litigation, and Trusts & Estates Practice Groups. In her interview she shares her perspective on what she wishes more women knew about the legal field and her advice for those looking to enter the profession. Read Autumn's full interview and follow along as we continue to post our spotlights throughout the week: https://lnkd.in/gfjjeqDf

?????????????? ???? ???? ?????????? ????, ???????? After a lawsuit filed by the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), USCIS has announced a 30-day grace period for applications submitting the outdated I-485, I-131, and N-400 forms. This grace period applies to forms issued on February 24th, March 3rd, and March 4th. After the 30-day grace period, all applications received will be required to have the updated forms. Read more here: https://shorturl.at/ccmIh #Immigration #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #USCIS Bousquet Holstein PLLC

We're #hiring! Bousquet Holstein is seeking a Conflict Analyst to join us full-time in the firm's Syracuse office. For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/gnHb7JKJ.

We're excited to see our Chief of Operations (COO) Alicia Madden will be a featured speaker at the 2025 CNY Women's Summit on March 7th! The Summit is meant to provide tools, resources, and relationships for women professionals and business leaders in Central New York. Alicia will be hosting a roundtable for the Women in Male Dominated Industries breakout session. Only 23% of COOs are women in North America, according to the International Business Report (IBR). Let us know if you'll be attending this year and we'll make sure to say hello!?https://lnkd.in/eHXVRJvq

Bousquet Holstein PLLC announces that after an extraordinary career, Ithaca attorney Randall 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.?He also served in leadership positions with a number of nonprofit organizations, making a lasting impact on the Ithaca community beyond his legal practice. Bousquet Holstein has been proud to be associated with Randy, who has been an exemplar for our colleagues. We wish him a long, happy, and healthy retirement! https://lnkd.in/gH3wfmU4

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. The Administration has warned that failure to comply will be treated as a civil and criminal enforcement priority. For any questions related to this new registration requirement, please contact Anna Putintseva at [email protected]. She can review your specific situation and provide necessary guidance. For more information, please visit https://lnkd.in/eByMZb3U. #Immigration #DHS #USCIS #ImmigrationLaw

???????????????? ????, ???????? More updates this week as President Trump continues to cut legal immigration pathways and more 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 a group of various religious organizations, argues that allowing ICE to enter these locations infringes on the First Amendment of the Constitution and threatens free exercise of religion under federal law. With this new development, approximately 1,700 places of worship across 35 states, Washington DC, and Puerto Rico will be considered off limits to ICE raids. 2?? Haitian TPS Under Fire by Trump Administration? ? In January, President Trump began revoking legal temporary immigration programs, starting with Temporary Protection Status (TPS) for Venezuelans. On 2/20, DHS Secretary Noem vacated the 18-month extension and redesignation of TPS for Haitians, with plans to begin deportations in August. Over 500,000 Haitians will be affected by this decision, some of which have had protections since 2010 under the Obama Administration. Noem will next decide if other protections for Haitians will be revoked.? ? As a reminder, TPS is intended to allow foreign nationals from designated countries experiencing ongoing armed conflict, natural disasters or other extraordinary conditions to temporarily live and work in the U.S. while dangerous conditions persist in their home country.? ? Immigration advocates are already challenging the elimination of TPS with the courts and are asking a judge for an injunction. After TPS for Venezuelans was revoked, it was predicted that there would be significant economic repercussions for the U.S. that will only be exacerbated by the removal of TPS for Haitians, as there would be over one (1)?million migrants unable to work in the U.S.? ? 3?? ICE Acting Director Reassigned? ? Caleb Vitello, the acting Director of ICE, has been reassigned by The White House in an effort to increase deportations. Now, President Trump says Vitello will be overseeing “all field and enforcement operations.” No replacement has been named at this time, but it is expected that Madison D. Sheahan, Secretary of Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, will be named Deputy Director of ICE.? ? Immigration and deportation are a pillar of the Trump Administration, but the levels of mass deportation that President Trump expects are not possible without the financial backing of Congress, which the administration currently does not have. ICE does not have enough manpower or resources to keep up with President Trump’s demands, but the President is still calling for more deportations, saying that ICE needs “to do better.”

We are just over a week away -- Registration for the (FY) 2026 H-1B cap season will open at?noon ET on March 7, 2025. Here is everything employees and employers need to know from corporate immigration attorney Anna Putintseva. The initial H-1B registration period: ?? Opens: March 7, 2025 (Noon ET) ?? Closes: March 24, 2025 (Noon ET) ?? Registration Fee: $215 per beneficiary Key Points: ?? Employers must register electronically for each intended beneficiary. ?? Lottery: If registrations exceed the cap, USCIS will conduct a lottery. ?? Selections: Notifications expected by March 31, 2025. ?? Petition Filing Window: April 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. ?? H-1B Employment Start Date: October 1, 2025. For assistance with your H-1B filing or any questions, please email Anna at [email protected]. For more information on H-1B Visa eligibility and how to apply, see Anna's full breakdown here: https://lnkd.in/gpc4jffb #H1BVisa #H1B #Immigration #WorkVisa #Law

???????????????? ????, ???????? 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 2/19, President Trump signed an executive order with intentions to eliminate federally funded benefits for undocumented migrants, but it is currently unclear which programs will be affected. Apart from some emergency situations, undocumented immigrants are largely ineligible for federal benefits, the largest of which is Social Security. It is worth noting that U.S. Social Security tax is taken from all paychecks, regardless of immigration status. According to 2024 research, undocumented immigrants have contributed tens of billions of dollars to the U.S. Social Security system via tax payments – annually contributing an estimated 20 billion dollars towards benefits they are not eligible for.? ? 2?? Asylum Seekers Deported to Panama? ? As President Trump attempts to accelerate deportations, approximately 300 asylum seekers have been deported to Panama, where they are being held in a hotel.? ? There are reports of migrants being denied access to translators and having their passports and cell phones taken. The Panamanian government has stated that the detained migrants?have no criminal backgrounds and will not be allowed access to a lawyer.? ? Panama has deported approximately 13 individuals to their home countries. However, many migrants (originating from Afghanistan, Pakistan, Vietnam, and China) fear for their lives if forced to return. Those who have refused voluntary repatriation have been relocated to a camp in the Panamanian jungle while officials determine their next destination.? ? 3?? Trump Administration Fires Multiple Immigration Judges? ? On 2/14, President Trump fired 18 immigration judges?as?the ever-growing backlog of immigration cases?reaches?3.7 million. The Administration did not explain why the judges were fired. Immigration judges preside over asylum cases, hearing claims from asylum seekers before granting or denying asylum. It is expected that these firings will only worsen the backlog of immigration cases, as each judge presides over 500-700 cases a year.

We are #hiring! Bousquet Holstein is seeking a Librarian to join us full-time in the firm's Syracuse office. For more information about this role and how to apply, please visit https://lnkd.in/gnHb7JKJ.