DV-2026 Court Update: Emergency Relief Sought as Deadline Arrives; DV-2027 Still Delayed Federal courts are considering emergency relief for DV-2026 applicants as the September 30 deadline arrives, while the State Department has yet to announce registration dates for the DV-2027 Diversity Visa Lottery.
Notes from Danja
Plain answers, written down.
Updates from the practice and the questions clients ask most — written the way Danja talks with clients: plainly, without the jargon.
All posts
$100,000 H-1B Fee: Is It Currently in Effect? The Trump Administration has extended the $100,000 H-1B fee policy through September 2027, but the fee remains blocked by a federal court and is not currently being collected by USCIS. Here’s what H-1B employers and workers need to know.
USCIS Changes Form I-864 Requirements: New Affidavit of Support Forms Effective August 31, 2026 USCIS has implemented new editions of Forms I-864, I-864A, and I-864EZ, effective August 31, 2026—and there is no grace period. The new forms contain a significant privacy authorization allowing USCIS and the Department of State to obtain information from consumer reporting agencies when evaluating an Affidavit of Support. Sponsors with credit freezes should pay particular attention to this change. Here's what family-based immigration applicants and sponsors need to know.
How to Prepare for Your Introductory Consultation What the free 15-minute introductory consultation is for, how to schedule one, and a few simple things that help us make the most of the time.
Welcome to Our New Website A quick tour of the new Higuera Immigration Law website: practice areas in plain language, ways to reach the firm, and how to schedule a free 15-minute introductory consultation.
Questions about your situation?
Reading only goes so far — the first call is free, fifteen minutes, and in your language.
Book a free 15-minute callor call 954.860.8040