Immigration in Focus with Maria Aguila
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Each week we break down the biggest immigration headlines, explain what the latest policy changes really mean, and give you practical guidance to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're an immigrant, a family member, or an employer, you're in the right place."
Immigration in Focus with Maria Aguila
Latest Episodes
Immigration in Focus Episode 11: The Visa Ban Gets Struck Down — But the Immigration Crackdown Is Far From Over
In Immigration in Focus Episode 11, immigration attorney Maria Aguila explains the federal court ruling striking down the Trump administration’s 75-country immigrant visa processing policy and why the decision does not mean that every af...
Immigration in Focus with Maria Aguila Episode 10: $103,265 for an H-1B? Plus, Could Asylum Applicants Lose Their Tourist Visas?
In this episode of Immigration in Focus, immigration attorney Maria Aguila explains DHS’s newly proposed $103,265 additional fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions and what it could mean for employers and foreign professionals. She al...
Immigration in Focus Episode 9: New USCIS Forms, the New Public Charge Rules & a Warning About AI Immigration Scams
USCIS is making major changes in September 2026, including new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 beginning September 15 and Form I-485 beginning September 18—with no grace period for older editions after the applicable cutoff dates. Mari...
Immigration in Focus Episode 8: New Birthright Citizenship Orders and Denaturalization
In Episode 8 of Immigration in Focus, immigration attorney Maria Aguila discusses the latest developments involving birthright citizenship, new executive actions affecting citizenship, and the federal government’s increased focus ...
Immigration in Focus Episode 7: Electronic Filing, Tougher Evidence Standard Adjusting Status and Advance Parole New Case Law
USCIS has announced two significant changes affecting immigration cases: a new framework allowing the agency to require electronic filing of certain immigration forms, and a restrictive new policy concerning adjustment of status that emph...