The Trump administration is once again going after the H-1B program and has now introduced a rule that will radically change the H-1B lottery for FY 2027. Background Every March foreign nationals enter the H-1B cap lottery in the hopes of competing for an H-1B to either begin employment in the United States or transition...
Chris Prescott
In a significant legal development affecting U.S. immigration policy and employer hiring strategies, a federal district court in Washington, D.C. has upheld the Trump administration’s controversial $100,000 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions, rejecting a legal challenge brought by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The business lobby has since filed an appeal and continues to...
What is a Conditional Permanent Resident (CPR)? A CPR holds a 2-year green card that requires removal of conditions before it can be converted to a standard 10-year green card. This ensures that the marriage that formed the basis of your residency was bona fide and not entered into solely for immigration purposes. How do...
The U.S. Department of State has announced that, beginning December 15, all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants will now undergo an online presence review, a screening measure previously required only for F, M, and J students and exchange visitor categories. Expanded Social Media Review Requirements Applicants in the H-1B, H-4, F, M, and J visa...
The L-1A visa is a key option for multinational companies that wish to move an employee from a qualified foreign company to a U.S. office. A foreign company can also utilize the L-1A when sending a foreign employee to the U.S. to establish a new U.S. office. As opposed to H-1B temporary worker visas, L-1...
Canadian citizens enjoy unique treatment under U.S. immigration law, but that does not mean they are exempt from inspection, time limits, or documentation rules. Recent enforcement trends underscore the importance of understanding how Customs and Border Protection (CBP) handles admissions, I-94 records, and visitor intent at the border. This article provides an overview of visa...
DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs): What This Means for Immigrants and Employers Introduction In a sweeping policy shift, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new rule ending the long-standing practice of automatically extending Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal applicants. This change represents a significant departure from...
On October 17, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert revising the USCIS Policy Manual to provide updated guidance on qualifying spousal relationships for family-based Form I-130 immigrant visa petitions under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The policy is effective immediately and applies to all petitions pending or filed on...