At Farmer Law PC, we offer world-class communication and responsiveness to all of our clients and our comprehensive approach can simplify even the most complicated of visa programs. Regardless of how large or small your job is, we have the workforce solution for you.
Kyle has a passion for teaching—one he discovered while working for Kaplan Test Prep as he completed his Political Science degree at Texas A&M University. He has carried this passion throughout his legal career, taking pride in helping clients understand the legal and strategic pathways that remove labor bottlenecks and unlock new opportunities for their businesses.
Kyle’s commitment to creative problem-solving in both tax and immigration law comes from a singular focus: finding win-win solutions that materially improve his clients’ lives and operations. He thrives on the complexity of these areas of law because they reward innovation, precision, and strategic thinking. Kyle becomes obsessive—in the best way possible—when he is developing pathways that maximize tax efficiency or secure the right immigration solution for a client’s workforce needs.
His fascination with tax law began toward the end of his time at Vanderbilt Law School, where he worked with companies on how to operate more tax efficiently. Around the same time, he and his wife, Natalie, began handling immigration visas for their family construction business in Iowa. Viewing both tax and immigration through the eyes of an employer gave Kyle a unique, ground-level understanding of the real-world impact that smart legal structuring can have. It was this combination—tax optimization and strategic immigration planning—that shaped the vision for what would become a fast-growing, nationally recognized practice.
Kyle and Natalie have since built a thriving firm using creative, forward-thinking solutions that provide much-needed relief for clients across the United States. Whether helping a business navigate complex tax strategies or designing immigration programs that stabilize labor, Kyle approaches every problem with the same intensity: How do we get the absolute best outcome for this client in a legally compliant way?
A proud father of five children—one boy and four young daughters—Kyle enjoys spending time with his family on their property in the Texas Hill Country, riding four-wheelers, hunting, and exploring.
USCIS Reverses Policy on Extended EAD Validity Effective December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement a major revision to Employment Authorization Document (EAD) validity periods. The agency is shortening the maximum validity for certain categories from five years to 18 months, thereby rescinding the extension granted in September 2023. USCIS indicates…
Preparing for H-2A Compliance, Strategy, & Workforce Planning The H-2A program continues to be one of the most reliable paths for agricultural employers seeking seasonal labor — but it also remains one of the most heavily regulated. In our recent webinar, we walked employers through the full H-2A process, compliance requirements, the new 2025 AEWR…
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on October 29, 2025, an Interim Final Rule ending the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The rule will apply to EAD applications filed on or after October 30, 2025. Key Takeaways The rule eliminates the automatic 540-day extension previously…
H-1B Visa Fee Update: USCIS Releases Guidance on $100K H-1B Visa Fee In response to the Presidential Proclamation Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers announced on September 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released guidance on the application of the $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee. Key Takeaways: Does not apply to individuals who already…
Add New $1,000 Parole Fee: What does it mean for Parole Applicants? As part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin charging a $1,000 fee to individuals who are granted parole into the U.S., with limited exceptions. The new fee will be effective starting October 16, 2025….
DACA’s Potential Return: What This Means for Dreamers and Employers In response to the ongoing Texas v. United States case, the federal government has proposed resuming the processing of initial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) applications. However, under the current proposal, DACA applicants residing in Texas would not be eligible for employment authorization. The…
DOL Interim Final Rule on H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWR) On October 2, 2025, the Department of Labor (DOL) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) revising how it calculates the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A agricultural workers in non-range occupations. This change comes after the prior 2023 AEWR rule was vacated in…
A Turning Point for CDL Regulation: The DOT’s Emergency Ruling on Non-Domiciled CDLs The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), through the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), issued an emergency interim final rule that sharply tightens the eligibility for individuals who are not citizens or permanent residents (Non-domiciled) to obtain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) and commercial learner’s…
New I-94 Arrival/Departure Record Fees U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has officially announced new and increased fees for I-94 forms, as required under H.R. 1 (“One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” Public Law 119‑21). The updated fees took effect on September 30, 2025, and apply to I‑94 forms at land borders, Electronic System for Travel…
E-Verify Unavailable Due to Government Shutdown As of October 1, 2025, E-Verify is temporarily unavailable because of a lapse in federal funding and statutory authority. During this time, employers will be unable to enroll in E-Verify, create E-Verify cases, view or take action on any case, add, delete, or edit any user account, reset passwords,…
Potential U.S. Government Shutdown in October 2025: What Employers and Visa Applicants Need to Know We would like to inform you that a U.S. federal government shutdown is possible at the start of Fiscal Year 2026, on October 1, 2025, due to ongoing budget negotiations in Congress. While no shutdown has been officially announced, we…
Navigating TPS Updates: Risks, Alternatives, and Compliance for Businesses Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a humanitarian program that allows nationals from certain countries experiencing conflict, disaster, or other extraordinary conditions to live and work legally in the United States. While TPS provides vital relief for individuals, it is designed to be temporary and does not…

The attorneys at Farmer Law PC understand the value of a diversified workforce and are adept at navigating every facet of immigration law. We offer comprehensive solutions for all of your labor shortages. Our team locates honest, accomplished workers to provide employers with exceptional talent from every corner of the globe.