Thousands of workers at some of the country’s largest technology companies just lost their path to a green card, at least for now. On October 8, 2026, the Department of Labor announced that it is suspending the PERM labor certification program for eight major employers, including Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL, and Capgemini. Many of these companies have offices in Massachusetts, and the workers affected now face real uncertainty about their immigration futures. The good news is that PERM is not the only way to get a green card through employment,...

On October 8, 2026, the Department of Labor froze the most common path to an employment-based green card for workers at eight of the largest technology employers in the country, many of which have offices right here in Massachusetts. If your employer’s PERM has been suspended, your immigration lawyer should not be the company’s attorney alone. You need someone looking out for you. And if you are married to a U.S. citizen, have a qualifying family relationship, or hold an advanced degree in a field of national importance, a green card lawyer who reviews your personal situation may...

Your green card has an expiration date, and when it approaches, renewing it on time is one of the most important things you can do to protect your ability to work, travel, and prove your lawful permanent resident status in the United States. The process centers on a single USCIS form, and while most renewals are straightforward, the details matter, especially in 2026, when processing times have increased significantly compared to prior years. If you have questions about your green card or need help with the process, a green card lawyer at Brooks Law Firm can walk you through your options. Call...

A marriage-based green card that was approved before the marriage reached its two-year anniversary comes with conditions attached. That means the card is only valid for two years, and holding onto your permanent resident status requires you to remove the conditions on your green card by filing a petition with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) before the card expires. This is not a renewal. It is a separate legal process that requires preparation, documentation, and careful timing, and an experienced immigration lawyer can make the difference between a smooth filing and a serious...

If you have a green card and you travel internationally, the rules that apply when you return to the United States have shifted significantly in 2026. Between a Supreme Court ruling that changed how border officers treat returning permanent residents, a new USCIS policy memo that tightened scrutiny on green card applications, and increased secondary inspections at ports of entry, the landscape looks different from even a year ago. Understanding the current green card holder travel restrictions is no longer optional for anyone who plans to leave the country and come back. An experienced immigration...

If you’re married to a U.S. citizen and still carrying an old Massachusetts deportation order, you have probably asked yourself: can a deportation order be stopped at this point, or is it already too late? For a defined group of New England families, a federal settlement called the Calderon Settlement says the answer can be yes.  An immigration lawyer can review your specific order, your marriage, and your timeline together and tell you honestly where you stand, because in a case like this, guessing costs real time. If you want that clarity today, call Brooks Law Firm at (617)...

If you’re a U.S. citizen married to someone with an old deportation order in Massachusetts or elsewhere in New England, you may already know about the Calderon settlement. What often gets less attention is what happens after a case is reopened, because for many families, that’s when the I-601A waiver actually becomes possible for the first time. An immigration lawyer can walk you through whether that applies to your situation, and a green card lawyer can help you understand what the waiver process itself looks like once your case clears. If any of this sounds like your family, call...