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The FY 2027 H-1B lottery is approaching fast. But what will this year’s lottery look like? Will there even be a lottery? To qualify for an H-1B, employers are required to submit an electronic registration on behalf of potential candidates. Each year there is a total of 85,000 visas available, 65,000 of which are reserved...
Advertencia: Este artículo se actualizó por última vez el 29 de enero de 2026. Los recientes anuncios migratorios han causado confusión, especialmente con términos como “suspensión,” “pausa de visas,” y “lista de países”. El gobierno estadounidense cuenta con diferentes agencias de inmigración que están tratando casos de distintas maneras. Explicamos las diferencias a continuación. Departamento...
Warning: This article was last updated on January 29, 2026. Recent immigration announcements have caused confusion amongst foreign nationals especially with terms like “bans,” “visa pause,” and “country list.” The U.S. government has different immigration agencies that are impacting immigration cases in different ways. We explain the differences below. Department of State On January 14,...
Our firm has recently seen a notable increase in Requests for Evidence (RFEs) in I-140 petitions where the beneficiary is being paid at or above the proffered wage, yet USCIS continues to question ability to pay based on negative net income reflected on the employer’s tax returns. While submission of tax returns is required under...
El Departamento de Estado (DOS) ha añadido 25 más países que estarán sujetos a fianzas de visas de turista para sus ciudadanos. El programa piloto comenzó en agosto de 2025 y sigue afectando a los solicitantes que buscan entrar a los Estados Unidos. ¿Qué es esta fianza? Esta fianza para visas de turista es un...
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The Department of State (DOS) has added 25 more countries that will be subject to visa bonds. The pilot program began in August 2025 and continues to affect applicants seeking entry into the United States. What is a Visa Bond? A visa bond is a new financial requirement that may be required as a condition...
Bank statements are among the most important documents in an EB-5 case because they do more than show that an investor earned or received the relevant investment funds. For EB-5 purposes, USCIS is not only interested in whether funds were lawfully obtained, but also in the path those funds took to reach the EB-5 project....
Recent federal actions have significantly expanded both U.S. travel restrictions and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudication policies affecting foreign nationals from designated countries. These changes have immediate and far-reaching implications for visa applicants, employers, and individuals with pending or approved immigration benefits. On January 1, 2026, the White House implemented an expanded travel...