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Kathryn Schababerle focuses her practice on U.S. employment-based immigration law, representing companies and individuals from around the world. She assists employers in developing and maintaining their U.S.-based workforce, helps individuals pursue their goals of living in the United States, and works to establish compliant and efficient immigration systems and processes. Kathryn handles a wide range of non-immigrant and immigrant visa matters. Her experience includes H-1B, TN, E-2, E-3, L-1, and O-1 petitions. She also manages PERM labor certification processes, I-140 immigrant petitions for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 categories, and I-140 and I-130 based immigrant visa applications through both Adjustment of Status and Consular Processing.

In her practice, Kathryn works with clients across various industries, including information technology, health care, energy, industrial construction, and small businesses/startups. She has experience that ranges from managing high-volume caseloads to private individuals. Kathryn also responds to Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) briefs/requests, and other USCIS inquiries.

 

Recent legislative, regulatory, and litigation developments have affected TPS-related employment authorization, including changes to EAD validity periods and automatic extensions.…

Continue Reading TPS Work Authorization Update: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Shortens 540-Day EAD Extensions

The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond pilot program for B1/B2 visitor visas, affecting nationals from dozens of countries around the world.…

Continue Reading How the Expansion of the B Visa Bond Pilot Program May Impact Some Foreign Nationals

The Dignity for Immigrants while Guarding our Nation to Ignite and Deliver the American Dream Act of 2025 currently has 39 co-sponsors — 20 Democrats and 19 Republicans — and aims to address some of the most pressing concerns impacting the immigration landscape: securing America’s borders, addressing undocumented immigrants in the United States, reforming legal immigration, and investing in American workers.
Continue Reading The DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025 Seeks to Transform U.S. Immigration

In November 2025, both the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of State (DOS) signaled changes to how the U.S. government will determine whether visa applicants or those seeking permanent residence are “likely to become a public charge.” While both agencies are moving toward a broader, more discretionary approach, their guidance reveals important…

In recent days, interest has increased around a proposed new immigration initiative known as the “Trump Gold Card” or “Trump Card Visa,” announced by President Donald Trump and promoted via his campaign platforms and a newly launched website. However, although there is a website, there has been no official legal action taken, either administratively or legislatively…

Based on similar notifications posted on Embassy and Consular, it appears the U.S. Department of State has recently updated its procedural guidelines related to DS-160s for many consular posts. For many visa applicants, there has been a new requirement introduced that may impact how travelers plan their application process. The DS-160, the mandatory Online Nonimmigrant…

In recent weeks, the Trump administration implemented a series of measures focused on Colombians arriving in the United States. These actions came in response to a diplomatic standoff between the two nations over the repatriation of Colombian nationals. The tension began when Colombian President Gustavo Petro refused to accept deportation flights carrying Colombian citizens from…

On Jan. 28, 2025, the Trump administration, acting through its Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), revoked the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuelans residing in the United States. This decision reverses the 18-month extension granted Jan. 17, 2025, under the Biden administration. The revocation of TPS for Venezuelans means that…

On April 28, 2023, USCIS released the highly anticipated numbers relating to this year’s H-1B cap registration held in March. Considering the low acceptance rate reported by most employers, it was expected that USCIS received many more registrations this year than last. However, it was not expected that USCIS would include within its announcement allegations…

On April 21, 2023, the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that after May 15, 2023, at 6:59 p.m. EST, they would no longer accept ETA-9089 applications via their legacy PERM Online System. Thereafter, all ETA-9089 applications must be filed using the DOL’s FLAG system, and OFLC will no…