Kolko & Casey, P.C.
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Full service immigration law firm in Colorado
DHS Must Follow Due Process for all. Our thoughts on what is happening in Minnesota and across the country. www.kolkocasey.com/dhs-due-proc...
DHS Must Follow Due Process For All - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
We are at a frightening crossroads in our country. Two U.S. citizens have been killed standing up for the due process rights of their neighbors. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has sent thou...
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January 27, 2026 at 12:42 AM
DHS Must Follow Due Process for all. Our thoughts on what is happening in Minnesota and across the country. www.kolkocasey.com/dhs-due-proc...
¿Qué significa la suspensión de visas de inmigrante para 75 países? Descúbrelo aquí: www.kolkocasey.com/suspende-sol...
El Departamento de Estado suspende la tramitación de solicitudes de visados de inmigrante para ciudadanos de 75 países - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
ENGLISH El 14 de enero de 2026, el Departamento de Estado de los Estados Unidos anunció una nueva política radical: la suspensión de la expedición de visados de inmigrante para los nacionales de 75 pa...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:47 PM
¿Qué significa la suspensión de visas de inmigrante para 75 países? Descúbrelo aquí: www.kolkocasey.com/suspende-sol...
What does the immigrant visa pause for 75 countries mean? Learn more here: www.kolkocasey.com/dos-pauses-i...
DOS Pauses Adjudication of Immigrant Visa Applications for Nationals of 75 Countries - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of State announced a sweeping new policy: a pause on immigrant visa issuances for nationals of 75 countries, justified on the grounds that these nationalities ...
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January 15, 2026 at 8:30 PM
What does the immigrant visa pause for 75 countries mean? Learn more here: www.kolkocasey.com/dos-pauses-i...
Premium Processing Filing Fees will increase on March 1, 2026. Here is what you need to know: www.kolkocasey.com/premium-proc...
USCIS Announces Increase in Premium Processing Filing Fees - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On January 9, 2026, The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase in Premium Processing fees (Form I-907) for certain immigration benefits applications including Forms I-12...
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January 15, 2026 at 12:05 AM
Premium Processing Filing Fees will increase on March 1, 2026. Here is what you need to know: www.kolkocasey.com/premium-proc...
This H-1B Cap Season will be different. Our Senior Associate Attorney Petula McShiras breaks down the new "weighted lottery" system for FY2027 H1B Cap cases www.kolkocasey.com/dhs-announce...
DHS Announces H-1B Weighted Lottery for FY 2027 H-1B Cap Season - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes withi...
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January 12, 2026 at 8:49 PM
This H-1B Cap Season will be different. Our Senior Associate Attorney Petula McShiras breaks down the new "weighted lottery" system for FY2027 H1B Cap cases www.kolkocasey.com/dhs-announce...
We are thrilled to announce that Angela Cifor has become equity partner in our firm! www.kolkocasey.com/angela-cifor...
Angela Cifor Joins as Owner and Shareholder at Kolko & Casey P.C. - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the journey of Kolko & Casey P.C. It is with pleasure and pride that we welcome Angela Cifor as an owner and shareholder of our immigration law f...
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January 12, 2026 at 3:22 PM
We are thrilled to announce that Angela Cifor has become equity partner in our firm! www.kolkocasey.com/angela-cifor...
Learn about Trump's 39 Country Travel & Adjudication Ban: www.kolkocasey.com/39-country-t...
39 Countries Subject to Total or Partial Travel Bans, Hold on Adjudication of Immigration Benefits Applications - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from ent...
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December 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Learn about Trump's 39 Country Travel & Adjudication Ban: www.kolkocasey.com/39-country-t...
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Understanding Prudential Visa Revocation for H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Holders - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due to past interactions with law enforcement. This can happen regardless of whether th...
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December 15, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Find out about the latest H-1B policy changes here! www.kolkocasey.com/policy-chang...
Policy Changes Happening to H-1B nonimmigrants - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
New Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants Starting December 15, 2025 On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) announced a significant update that will affect all H-1B visa app...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Find out about the latest H-1B policy changes here! www.kolkocasey.com/policy-chang...
Current update on the post-Thanksgiving immigration restrictions announced by the Trump Administration: www.kolkocasey.com/sweeping-imm...
Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a citizen of Afghanistan who was recently granted asylum protection by the Tr...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Current update on the post-Thanksgiving immigration restrictions announced by the Trump Administration: www.kolkocasey.com/sweeping-imm...
Check out our latest blog on Navigating ICE Appointment letters. Essential Steps for Noncitizens.
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Navigating ICE Appointment Letters: Essential Steps for Noncitizens - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
The Colorado Rapid Response Network provides verified information about current ICE Activity where you can report current or recent activity in Colorado.
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December 2, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Check out our latest blog on Navigating ICE Appointment letters. Essential Steps for Noncitizens.
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What is the new Parole Entry Fee? Associate Attorney Emilie Mahoney breaks it down for us: www.kolkocasey.com/understandin...
Understanding the New $1,000 Immigration Parole Entry Fee - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On October 15, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Federal Register notice to announce a new parole fee, the passage of which was included in the H.R. 1 Reconciliation Bill. Th...
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November 7, 2025 at 4:23 PM
What is the new Parole Entry Fee? Associate Attorney Emilie Mahoney breaks it down for us: www.kolkocasey.com/understandin...
Proud to be named a 2026 Best Law Firm! www.kolkocasey.com/kolko-casey-...
Kolko & Casey, P.C. selected as Best Lawyers’ 2026 Best Law Firm - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
Kolko & Casey, P.C. is pleased to announce that our Firm has been selected by Best Lawyers as a 2026 Best Law Firm. Best Law Firms® rankings celebrate firms that have consistently demonstrated excelle...
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November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Proud to be named a 2026 Best Law Firm! www.kolkocasey.com/kolko-casey-...
USCIS provides guidance regarding Trump's $100k H-1B Visa Fee www.kolkocasey.com/100k-h-1b-fee/
Which types of H-1B Petitions Require the $100K H-1B Fee? - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On September 19, 2025, President Trump abruptly announced that all new H-1B visa petitions filed on or after 120:01 a.m. on September 21, 2025, would be subject to a $100,000 fee. In the days that ...
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October 20, 2025 at 9:45 PM
USCIS provides guidance regarding Trump's $100k H-1B Visa Fee www.kolkocasey.com/100k-h-1b-fee/
Senior Attorney Petula McShiras breaks down the latest proposed rule impacting the H-1B visa program: www.kolkocasey.com/understandin...
Understanding the Proposed Weighted Selection Process for H-1B Visas - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
Over the past several weeks, the Trump Administration has made two major announcements impacting the H-1B Visa program in the United States. On September 19, 2025, the administration issued a White Ho...
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October 6, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Senior Attorney Petula McShiras breaks down the latest proposed rule impacting the H-1B visa program: www.kolkocasey.com/understandin...
How are immigration agencies impacted by the government shutdown? www.kolkocasey.com/government-s...
Government Shutdown – Impact on Immigration - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On October 1, 2025, the U.S. Federal Government shut down, due to Congress’ failure to agree on a budget for government operations. With a government shutdown, on certain government employees and agen...
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October 1, 2025 at 2:59 PM
How are immigration agencies impacted by the government shutdown? www.kolkocasey.com/government-s...
Naturalization Applications received by USCIS on or after October 21, 2025, will be subject to a more rigorous Civics Test: www.kolkocasey.com/uscis-update...
USCIS Announces Update on the Naturalization Civics Test - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
The U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced changes to the naturalization civics test that will affect N-400 applicants moving forward. Here’s what you need to know: The updated ...
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September 23, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Naturalization Applications received by USCIS on or after October 21, 2025, will be subject to a more rigorous Civics Test: www.kolkocasey.com/uscis-update...
Updates and Clarifications on H-1B $100k rule. Many questions remain unanswered. Here is what we know today: www.kolkocasey.com/updated-advi...
UPDATED ADVISORY – Trump Proclamation requiring $100k H-1B Fee - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
This article provides an UPDATE on our advisory from September 20, 2025, regarding the Trump Presidential Proclamation requiring payment of a $100,000 fee for individuals entering the United States. T...
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September 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Updates and Clarifications on H-1B $100k rule. Many questions remain unanswered. Here is what we know today: www.kolkocasey.com/updated-advi...
Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/b...
Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos
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September 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Trump’s $100,000 Visa Fee Spurs Confusion and Chaos www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/b...
What we know (and don't know) about the $100k H-1B Entry Fee: www.kolkocasey.com/trump-procla...
Understanding the Trump Proclamation requiring $100k for H-1B Entry - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On Friday September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation restricting the entry of H-1B visa holders into the United States without payment of a $100,000 fee. As of this writing, details on ...
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September 20, 2025 at 9:35 PM
What we know (and don't know) about the $100k H-1B Entry Fee: www.kolkocasey.com/trump-procla...
USCIS issued two major policy updates about Naturalization in August. We discuss it here: www.kolkocasey.com/uscis-natura...
USCIS Naturalization Overhaul: What’s New in Good Moral Character & Investigations - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
In August 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued two major policy updates that reshape how naturalization is evaluated—particularly in the areas of Good Moral Character (GMC) a...
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September 12, 2025 at 6:28 PM
USCIS issued two major policy updates about Naturalization in August. We discuss it here: www.kolkocasey.com/uscis-natura...
Big Shift in Immigration Policy for International Students, Exchange Visitors and Foreign Media Representatives. Check out our latest blog to find out more!
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Big Immigration Shift: DHS Proposes Fixed Admission Periods for F, J, and I Visa Holders - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On August 28, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a major proposed rule that would fundamentally change how international students (F visas), exchange visitors (J visas), and for...
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September 5, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Big Shift in Immigration Policy for International Students, Exchange Visitors and Foreign Media Representatives. Check out our latest blog to find out more!
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Important Update: U.S. Visa Validity and Entry Limits Have Changed - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
The U.S. Department of State has made changes to the Visa Reciprocity Schedule, which determines how long a visa stamp is valid and whether it allows single or multiple entries, based on your country ...
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July 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
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H-1B Cap for FY2026 has been reached. Bad luck for those hoping for 2nd round lottery. www.kolkocasey.com/h-1b-cap-rea...
H-1B Cap Reached for Fiscal Year 2026 - Kolko & Casey, P.C.
On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it had received enough H-1B Cap-Subject applications to reach the congressionally mandated maximum of H-1B visas for Fis...
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July 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
H-1B Cap for FY2026 has been reached. Bad luck for those hoping for 2nd round lottery. www.kolkocasey.com/h-1b-cap-rea...