What is removal of conditions? A conditional green card is a two-year permanent resident card issued to individuals who obtain residence through marriage when the marriage is less than two years old at the time the green card is approved. USCIS grants conditional status to confirm that the marriage was entered into in good faith...
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The EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo, held in Newport Beach, California, in January 2026, brought together attorneys, regional centers, project developers, and industry professionals to discuss the evolving EB-5 landscape, adjudication trends, and immigration policy developments. Across panels and conversations, one message was consistent: thoughtful planning, rigorous due diligence, and strategic decision-making matter more than...
The EB-5 visa program is one of the fastest ways for foreign nationals to get a U.S. green card by investing in American businesses. If you’re considering the EB-5 program, it’s important to understand two key dates: the program’s validity and the grandfathering window. How Long Is the EB-5 Program Valid? The EB-5 program is...
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...
Premium Processing is an optional service offered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that allows certain immigration petitions to be adjudicated on an expedited timeline in exchange for an additional government filing fee. When Premium Processing is requested, USCIS guarantees action on the case by issuing an approval, denial, request for evidence (RFE), or...
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Estados Unidos ha visto varias versiones distintas de la regla de “carga pública”. El cambio propuesto más reciente fue presentado al Registro Federal el 17 de noviembre de 2025 por el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional. Las agencias federales están obligadas a publicar propuestas y aceptar comentarios públicos para que el público pueda revisar, comprender y...
Jan262026
The United States has seen several different versions of the “public charge” rule. The most recent change was submitted to the Federal Register on November 17, 2025 by the Department of Homeland Security. Federal agencies are required to publish proposed rules and accept public comments so the public can review, understand, and provide input before...
Jan262026
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...