Judge rejects challenge to Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
A federal judge rejected a challenge by the largest U.S. business lobby group to President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
Asylum decisions halted after shooting of National Guard members
The Trump administration has halted all asylum decisions and paused issuing visas for people traveling on Afghan passports.
Court blocks new rules limiting which immigrants can get commercial drivers’ licenses
The Transportation Department's new restrictions that would severely limit which immigrants can get commercial driver's licenses are on hold.
Visa, Mastercard reach $38B swipe fee settlement, draw opposition
Visa and Mastercard proposed an antitrust settlement to lower swipe fees after a judge rejected a deal; retail groups say it’s inadequate.
Major business group sues over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee
The largest U.S. business lobbying group filed a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas.
Relief for Marylanders is waiting with the Credit Card Competition Act
Maryland merchants and consumers face rising swipe fees. The Credit Card Competition Act could bring relief by boosting payment network competition.
International students file legal challenges over widespread visa revocations
Several international students who have had their visas revoked in recent weeks have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration.
Eastern Shore seafood company owner pleads guilty to visa fraud
An Eastern Shore ice and seafood company and its owner have pleaded guilty to employing foreign workers illegally and visa fraud, prosecutors announced.
Md. immigration attorneys discuss proposed ‘public charge’ rules
OCEAN CITY — Immigration attorneys took part Thursday in a session at the MSBA’s Legal Summit and Annual Meeting about how new and contemplated changes to U.S. Department of State […]
Rep. Harris: Visa approval amid crab crisis ‘imminent’
A Maryland congressman says federal immigrant officials have agreed to approve 15,000 more seasonal guest worker visas. The Baltimore Sun reports the announcement Thursday from U.S. Rep. Andy Harris came amid reports […]
Court: Children over 21 go to back of visa line
The Supreme Court says immigrant children who waited for years with their parents to obtain visas still have to go to the back of the line when they turn 21.
Dow average adds Goldman Sachs, Nike and Visa
The Dow Jones industrial average is dropping Bank of America, Hewlett-Packard and Alcoa, its three-lowest priced stocks, as part of a six-company shakeup of the most widely known barometer of […]















