Recent headlines have brought increased attention to air travel after the announcement that ICE would be at multiple major airports. Many travelers are understandably asking: can you be stopped or denied entry at the airport, even with a valid visa? Understanding the process is more important than ever. Does a visa guarantee entry? No. A...
Employment-Based Immigration
In January 2026, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) obtained new data through July 31, 2025, from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about what is really happening with EB-5 investor petitions, especially in the set-aside categories: Rural, High Unemployment (HUA), and Infrastructure. What Did USCIS Report? AIIA confirms that this is the most complete...
On January 16, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an Interim Final Rule (IFR) titled Improving Continuity for Religious Organizations and Their Employees, introducing an important policy change affecting religious organizations and their foreign national religious workers in R-1 nonimmigrant status. The rule took effect immediately and is intended to provide greater...
The Department of Labor has taken an important procedural step toward revising wage rules for the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program and the PERM labor certification process. A proposed rule has now been cleared by the Office of Management and Budget, signaling that formal publication is likely next. The proposal has not yet been released publicly,...
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season is here, and it comes with meaningful changes. USCIS has introduced a new wage-weighted selection process that favors higher-paid positions, making salary, wage level and location more important than ever. Employers should also be aware of the $100,000 penalty fee, which may apply to certain cases, including candidates outside...
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En inmigración familiar, su peticionario puede ser toda la diferencia. Entender quién es su peticionario puede ayudarle a establecer expectativas y planear su estrategia migratoria. ¿Quién es el peticionario? Inmigración basada en la familia suele comenzar con un peticionario. El peticionario puede ser un ciudadano estadounidense o un residente permanente legal que presenta una petición...
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In family-based immigration, your petitioner can make all the difference. Understanding who your petitioner is can help you set realistic expectations and plan your immigration strategy. Who is the Petitioner? Family-based immigration typically begins with a petitioner. This petitioner can be a U.S. citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident who files a petition (Form I-130) on...
EB-1A (Extraordinary Ability) is an immigrant visa category for individuals who can demonstrate extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics. It is designed for individuals who have risen to the very top of their field and whose achievements have been recognized at a national or international level. One of the key advantages...