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Application for Employment Authorization (I-765)
- USCIS Shortens Work Authorization Validity for Many Immigration Categories: What You Need to Know
- Big Changes Coming to Naturalization in 2025
- Upcoming Expiration of the Edakunni Settlement: Implications for H-4 and L-2 Visa Holders
- USCIS Claims It Will Adjudicate Cases Faster And Expands Premium Processing
- Expedite Requests through USCIS
B-1
- La Copa Mundial 2026: Consejos de Inmigración que Debes Conocer
- Traveling for the FIFA World Cup 2026: Immigration Tips You Need to Know
- DOL Quietly Moves on H-1B Wage Changes- And This Could Be a Big Deal
- Trump’s New Travel Ban
- Permitted Activities On A Visitor Visa
B-1 Temporary Business Visitor
- Is Consular Processing Becoming the New Normal for Green Cards? USCIS Reminds Officers That Adjustment of Status Is an “Extraordinary Relief.”
- 2 listas de países diferentes, 2 impactos migratorios
- Two Different Country Lists, Two Different Immigration Impacts
- EE. UU. Amplía Los Requisitos de Fianza para Visas de Turista
- Countries Subject to Visa Bonds
- What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the United States
- How Does the 90-Day Rule Impact the Transition from B1/B2 to EB-5 Visa?
B-2 Tourist Visa
Blogs
- The EB-1A Reality Check: Three Questions Every Applicant Needs to Answer Honestly
- ¿Le Pueden Negar la Entrada en el Aeropuerto? Qué Ocurre y Por Qué
- Update on Birthright Citizenship: Supreme Court’s Recent Decision Falls Short of Clarity
- New State Department Policy Requires International Students to Make Social Media Profiles Public
- The Closure of the CIS Ombudsman Office: A Legal Perspective
- SEC SCRUTINY OVER INVESTMENT ADVISER FEES
- Presidents Trump’s Truth Social Bitcoin ETF: Key issues fund managers should consider for compliance in investor disclosures
- BREAKING DOWN A STANDARD PPM
- Trump’s $5M Gold Card Visa Program Set to Launch: A Potential Path to U.S. Residency
- Reversal of SEVIS Terminations for F-1 Students
- E-2 Visa Application Process and Recent Changes at the U.S. Embassy in London
- It’s Not Too Late to Self-Petition for an H-1B: A Guide for Entrepreneurs and Beneficiary-Owned Businesses
- New Alien Registration Requirement from President Trump’s Executive Order.
- Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Sparks Legal Showdown
- USCIS Eliminates COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Green Card Applicants
- 2025: Trump’s Early Offensive on Immigration
- The Employer’s Guide to the H-1B Galaxy
- Rural and High Unemployment Areas within the EB-5 Program
- Oops They did it Again: Correcting I-94 errors with CBP
- Swiping Right Again? Limitations to Fiancé Visa Filings
- Gifts vs Inheritance for EB-5 Investments
- EB-5 Dependents- Who Qualifies for What?
- What happens if you miss the I-751 deadline?
- USCIS Announces 36-Month Extension for Green Card Renewals Effective September 2024
- The Potential Impact of a Trump Re-Election on the H-1B program
- Investment Company Act Exemptions for Private Funds and Syndications: 3(c)(1), 3(c)(5)(c), and 3(c)(7)
- Making Your Case for a Green Card While Living Apart
- Texas Judge blocks new Parole in Place program
- Using Rental Income as Source of Funds for EB-5 Investments
- Understanding the Department of State Reciprocity Schedule
- What should you do if your green card gets approved when your priority date is not current?
- USCIS Begins Applications for Parole in Place Program
- The Role of Job Creation in EB-5
- Utilizing Property Sale Proceeds for EB-5 Investments
- Update on PERM Processing Times
- Update to the Parole- in- Place Program
- How to Secure Your H-1B Visa Through Self-Sponsorship
- Traditional Blind Pool Funds Vs. Deal-By-Deal Funds: Navigating Fund Structures
- How to Get an EAD and Advance Parole as an EB-5 Investor
- Understanding the Removal of Conditions for EB-5 Investors
- New “parole-in-place” Initiative to Help Undocumented Spouses of U.S citizens
- Separate filing fees required for I-765 and I-131 when filing I-485 after April 1, 2024.
- Consular Processing versus Adjustment of Status for Spouses
- H-1B LLC Owner
- Victory For Private Fund Managers: SEC’s Private Fund Rules Vacated by Fifth Circuit Appeals Court
- SEC AND FINCEN MAY REQUIRE EXEMPT REPORTING ADVISERS AND REGISTERED INVESTMENT ADVISERS TO ID INVESTORS
- Corporate Legal News Alert: FTC Announces New Rule Banning Non-Competes
- EB-5 Visa Supply and Demand for Set Asides – What’s Next?
- LAWSUIT FILED TO BLOCK USCIS FEE INCREASES
- How to Avoid an I-130 Denial
- A Case Study on EB-1A Approval
- Private Equity Dry Powder Reaches Approximately $3 Trillion
- CTA Declared Unconstitutional in Alabama Case – What You Need to Know
- Overseas Employment and Naturalization: A Guide for Immigrant Spouses
- Establishing a qualifying relationship to meet L-1 visa requirements
- Strategic Investment Choices in EB-5 Visa Set Asides
- From Documentation to Approval: EB-5 Source of Funds Explained
- What is the Difference Between a Texas Public Information Report and an Amendment to the Certificate of Formation?
- Corporate Transparency Act – Required Beneficial Owner Information (BOI) Filings For Everyone
- Who Does What in the EB-5 Process? – Exploring the Key Players
- Concurrent Filing Sparks Increased Interest in the EB-5 Program
- 2024 H-1B Cap Registration: A New Beneficiary Focused Process
- USCIS Fee Hike to Take Effect April 1, 2024
- Navigating the Path to Permanent Residency: FAQs on Adjustment of Status
- SEC Adopts New Private Fund Advisor Rules
- What to look for when hiring a securities, syndication, or fund attorney
- Selling or Transferring Your Interest in Real Estate Syndications or Other Investments
- USCIS Agrees To Concurrently Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EADs And L-2s When Filed With I-129
- 2022 Syndication & Fund Review
- What is a GP General Partner Fund in Real Estate?
- FTX Indictment, Securities Fraud Complaint Against SBF
- Fraud, Fraud & More Fraud. More FTX, Crypto And Blockchain Securities News
- Employers! Non-Competes May Soon Become Unenforceable Under New FTC Rule
- Gaining Through Giving
- New Version Of Form I-485 To Be Used From December 23, 2022
- How To Take Advantage Of The 540-Day Automatic Extension For H-4 Holders
- SEC Publishes Strategic Plan For Fiscal Years 2022-2026
- Fast Track To A Green Card For Indian Born Foreign Nationals
- Prevailing Wage And PERM Processing Times Update
- New Public Charge Rule
- How Long Do I Have To Wait To Become A US Citizen
- How To Overcome A Lengthy Absence From The US As A Green Card Holder
- OFLC To Implement New SOC Codes and Publish New Wages On July 1, 2022
- PERM Processing Times
- Things I Learned At The AILA Conference
- The Due-On-Sale Clause: What It Is And When To Ignore It
- When To Start The PERM Process For Your H-1B Employees
- The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
- Breaking News! Congress Reauthorizes the EB-5 Regional Center Program
- Capitalization, Cap Table, & Initial Accounting
- H-1B Lottery FY2023- Frequently Asked Questions
- How To Make An Interfile Request To Switch Employment Categories
- Introduction To Easements
- H-1B Update – FY2023 H-1B Season Approaching
- Schedule A Occupations
- USCIS Relaxes 60 day Filing Requirement For I-693 Medical Reports
- 2021: A Year in Review
- An Overview of the H-1B Process
- Guide to Business Entities
- A (Very) Basic Introduction to Estates in Land
- Travel Ban To Be Lifted Starting November 8, 2021
- November Visa Bulletin Disappoints, Especially For EB-3 Applicants
- AILA Files Lawsuit Claiming H-4 And L-2 EAD Should Qualify For 180- day Automatic Extension
- Biden Administration To Lift Travel Ban And Allow Vaccinated Travelers To Enter The U.S.
- USCIS Extends Validity Of I-751 And I-829 Receipt Notices From 18 To 24 Months
- Department of State Releases October Visa Bulletin and Predictions For Coming Months
- Applicants must call USCIS to reschedule biometrics
- The Importance Of Maintaining F-1 Status
- Continuous Residence And Prolonged Absences
- DHS Withdraws Its Duration Of Status Rule
- The 5 Year Rule – Getting Remarried as a Green Card Holder
- USCIS Confirms It Will Suspend Biometrics For Certain Nonimmigrants
- Visa Bulletin Predictions For Employment and Family-Based Cases And DOS Announces Tiered Approach To Prioritize Visas
- A Closer Look At Biden’s US Citizenship Act
- The Three Keys To A Great Law Firm
- PSBP Attorneys Welcome Positive Change Under The Biden Administration
- Trump’s Final Stamp On Immigration And Biden’s First Day In Office
- 240-Day Rule For H-1B Extensions
- DOL Takes A Second Run At Increasing Its Wages
- Trump Suspends The Entry Of Immigrants/Nonimmigrants By Another 3 Months
- 2020: A Year In Review
- Use Of Alternative Wage Surveys To Overcome The New DOL Wage Rates
- Changes To The H-1B Lottery Process For FY2021
- What Will The Immigration Landscape Look Like Under A Biden Administration?
- November 2020 Visa Bulletin Extends The Use Of The Filing Date Chart For Employment-Based Green Cards
- IT companies File Suit Against DOL Over Its New Wage Rule
- October 2020 Visa Bulletin Is Finally Out And It Is Good News!
- Trump’s Public Charge Rule Is Back
- District Court Refuses To Issue Nationwide Injunction Against The April And June Presidential Proclamations, Except For Diversity Lottery Winners
- Trump’s Plan To Increase H-1B Enforcement
- USCIS Announces Significant Hike In Filing Fees For Certain Non-Immigrant And Immigrant Petitions
- NY District Court Issues Nationwide Injunction And Temporary Stay On Trump’s Unlawful Public Charge Rule.
- Job loss during COVID-19 and the Compelling Circumstance EAD
- Trump Administration Agrees To Drop New F-1/M-1 Rule, Allowing Students To Study Online For The Fall Semester
- Trump’s Attack On H-1Bs Is The Worst Yet
- Securing H-1B Approval Beyond The 6-Year Limit
- USCIS Must Rescind Its 2018 Contracts And Itineraries Memo (For Real This Time)
- Additional Considerations for Employers Filing PERMs Who Have Laid Off U.S. Workers During COVID-19
- Trump Suspends Green Cards Due to COVID-19
- DOL and USCIS Relax Their Requirements To Help Employers Cope During The COVID-19 Outbreak
- Staying H-1B Compliant During the COVID-19 Outbreak
- Federal Judge Rules That USCIS Can No Longer Use Its Policy Memos to Justify Denying H-1B Petitions
- The Dawn Of A New Era: Becoming Familiar With The New Public Charge Rule
- Why Federal Lawsuits work. A Success Story
- What do my investors expect from a fundraise?
- Why Day 1 CPT Is Not A Good Idea And Can Cause More Problems Than It Solves
Business Development
- AI WASHING AND DISCLOSURE RISKS RELATED TO PROPRIETARY AI ALGORITHMS
- THE 7 QUESTIONS EVERY PRIVATE FUND MANAGER SHOULD ASK
- Reps and Warranties Insurance: Protecting Both Buyers and Sellers in M&A Transactions
- Disclosure Schedules: The Fine Print That Protects Deals
- Legal Due Diligence Checklist for Selling a Small to Mid-Size Business
- Breaking Down Regulation A and the Potential Changes Ahead
- SEC Proposed Rule Exempting Certain Finders from Broker-Dealer Registration: Upcoming SEC Conference
- Buy-Sell Provisions and Why They Matter
- SEC SIMPLIFIES VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTAIN ACCREDITED INVESTORS IN PRIVATE OFFERINGS
- WHY RAISING CAPITAL THROUGH DEBT REQUIRES SECURITIES COMPLIANCE
- 506(b) versus 506(c)
- Valuation
- Types of Equity Discussion
- What Exactly Is A PPM (Private Placement Memorandum) And Why Do I Need One To Raise Money?
- President Biden To Ban Travel From India To The U.S
- Travelling As A Lawful Permanent Resident During The Ongoing Pandemic
- The Importance of a Commercial Lease Review (Part 2)
- Loss Of Employment And Filing A New H-1B Petition Outside Of The 60-Day Grace Period
- Update On The President’s Recent Proclamation Affecting H-1Bs And Common Questions
- Federal Reserve Municipal Liquidity Facility: A Guide for State & Local Governments
- Maintaining An H-1B Workforce During The COVID-19 Pandemic
- An Overview of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Securities Act (“CARES Act”) for Small Business Owners
- SBA Loan Deferment and Relief Under the Cares Act
- Loan Deferments During Times Of Crisis – Part 2
- Directing Capital Toward Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19: Legal Strategies for Texas Local Governments
- COVID-19 Paid Leave Acts – A Brief Breakdown
- Steps to Obtain SBA Disaster Relief Loan
- Loan Deferments During Times Of Crisis
Business Formation
Business Transactions
- REAL ESTATE TOKENIZATION – WHAT PRIVATE FUND SPONSORS SHOULD KNOW
- US DIGITAL ASSET REGULATION: WHERE THINGS STAND ON THE CLARITY ACT AND GENIUS ACT
- LOOKING AHEAD IN 2026: PRIORITIES OF THE SEC
- What to Do When You Lose Your Spouse: A Guide for the Difficult Days After a Death
- FAILURE TO FILE FORM D RESULTS IN SEC CHARGES
- WHY YOU SHOULD FORM A NEW ENTITY TO MANAGE YOUR FUND OR SYNDICATION
- REMINDER: BOI REPORT DEADLINE DECEMBER 31, 2024
- Caution Against Using Finders and Unregistered Broker-Dealers in Private Securities Offerings
- How Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Can Obtain an SSN and Driver’s License
- Substantive Preexisting Relationships in Rule 506(b) Offerings – What You Need to Know
- Loan Modification Basics
- The Importance of a Commercial Lease Review -Part 1
Business Transactions Blog
- The One Big Beautiful Bill: What Deal Makers Need to Know
- Raising Your First Fund: What Many First Time Fund Managers Get Wrong and How to Avoid It
- Addressing Employee Issues in M&A: Why Retention Matters as Much as the Deal Itself
- Breaking News SEC Approves Texas Stock Exchange Registration
- US Digital Asset Regulation: Clarifying the CLARITY Act and GENIUS Act
- Securities Filings: Key Steps to Maintain Compliance Under Regulation D
- CAUTION AGAINST USING AI TO PREPARE CONTRACTS
- Navigating the Lifecycle of Private Funds: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Managers of Private Funds
- TRUMP’S 2024 ELECTION VICTORY AND POTENTIAL TAX REFORM FOR BUSINESSES
- Trump’s 2024 Presidential Election Victory and Potential Implications on Securities Law
- SEC FOCUS AND HEIGHTENED SCRUTINY OVER DIGITAL ASSETS
- In Need of a Contract for Deed”
- Fannie Mae’s Green Rewards Program Puts Green Back in Property Owner’s Pockets
- “Surviving Special Servicing: What to Expect If Your Loan is Referred”
- Wrap Your Head Around Seller Financing
- What to Assume About Loan Assumptions
- The DSCR: Calculating Your Property’s Financial Health
- Kim Kardashian Settles With Sec For $1.26 Million For Violations Of The Anti-Touting Provision
- Exits – IPO, M&A, Reverse Merger
- Private Placement Memorandum
- Transactional FAQ Videos
- A Boundary Line / Encroachment Issue And Possible Resolutions
Change of status applications, including F-1, H-4, L-2, etc.
- Staying in Status: A Reminder on F-1 Employment Rules and the Unemployment Day Traps on OPT and STEM OPT
- DHS Eliminates One-Year Abroad Requirement for R-1 Religious Workers
- Announcement of Expanded Screening and Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants
- Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to H-4 EAD Program
- Trump administration to end “duration status” for F-1 students
- USCIS Processing Delays for H-4/L-2 Applications
- USCIS Expands Premium Processing: Faster Path to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status
- ACICS Schools Are No Longer Recognized By USCIS
- USCIS Extends Certain Employment Authorizations Up To 540 days
- DHS Agrees To Allow H-4 And L-2 Applicants To Qualify For 180-Day Automatic EAD Extension As Part Of Settlement
- Is Day 1 CPT Still A Problem?
- USCIS Processing Delays
Concurrent Filing
Corporate & Securities
- REITS VERSUS PRIVATE REAL ESTATE FUNDS: SELECTING THE RIGHT VEHICLE
- Navigating the Regulatory Landscape – Required Securities Filings for Private Funds and Syndications
COVID-19 Assistance
Cryptocurrency
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (“DACA”)
- Viajar con Permiso de Viaje: Lo que necesitas saber
- Traveling with Advance Parole: What You Need to Know
- Nueva regla afectara solicitantes de asilo
- New Proposed Rule to Affect Asylum Seekers
- DACA Renewals and the Future of the American Dream and Promise Act
Divorce
E-2 Treaty Visas
- Understanding the Eligible Countries for the E-2 Visa
- Using a Loan for an E-2 visa.
- Case Study Discussion: E-2 Approval for Purchase of Existing Accounting Business
E-2 Visa
- Choosing Your Path to the American Dream: E-2 Visa vs. EB-5 Visa
- E-2 Treaty Investors General Information
E-3 Specialty Occupation Professionals from Australia
E-3 Visa General Information
EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waivers, and EB-3
- Major win for EB-1A: Court rules USCIS’s “final merits” test unlawful.
- Updated EB-1A guidance
- USCIS Expands Premium Processing For Certain EB-1c and EB-2 NIW Applications
- Success Story: EB-2 To EB-3 Downgrade Approved For A Schedule A Case
EB-5 Information
- Married During the EB-5 Process? How Timing Impacts Your Spouse’s Green Card
- Navigating Key EB-5 Program Deadlines in 2026 and 2027
- Using the EAD From Your EB-5 Concurrent Filing: When It Makes Sense and When It Doesn’t
- USCIS Updates EB-5 Case Processing Under the Reform and Integrity Act
- Key Takeaways from the 2026 AILA EB-5 Virtual Conference
- EB-5 Insights: What the Latest USCIS Data Reveals
- Key Takeaways from the EB-5 & Global Immigration Expo
- EB-5: What You Need to Know About Program Validity and Grandfathering
- Missing Bank Statements in EB-5: Why They Matter and How to Handle Gaps
- What is the Gold Card Program?
- EB-5 Filing Fees Reinstated to Pre-April 2024 Amounts
- DHS Proposes Lower USCIS Fees and Other Updates affecting the EB-5 Program
- Using a Self-Directed IRA for EB-5 Investments
- Understanding How EAD and Advance Parole Affect Your Immigration Status
- Material Changes in Your EB-5 Source of Funds: How Partial Investments Can Affect Your EB-5 Petition
- Using Stock Sale Proceeds for EB-5: Self-Purchased vs. Employer-Issued Shares
- Foreign Salary as a Lawful Source of EB-5 Funds
- Understanding EB-5 Loan Options: Bank Loans vs. Loans from Family and Friends
- Second Joint Status Report Submitted in Ongoing Lawsuit Over EB-5 Investment Sustainment Period
- EB-5 Program Remains Authorized despite President Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Proposal
- ALERT: Court Grants Government 30 Days to Settle EB-5 Sustainment Period Lawsuit with IIUSA!
- Act Now on EB-5: Secure Your Pathway to a Green Card Before Potential Changes
- How Can EB-5 Investors Obtain U.S. Citizenship?
- Using Business Profits As EB-5 Source of Funds
- Basics of Regional Center Investments
- Understanding the EB-5 Required Investment Timeframe
- Utilizing Gifted Funds for an EB-5 Investments
- Understanding the Concept of ‘At-Risk’ in EB-5 Investments
- Can I Make a Partial Investment in the EB-5 Program?
- The Basics of EB-5 Direct Investments
- EB-5 Regional Centers: Driving Economic Development
- H-1B and F-1 Visa Holders’ Growing Interest in EB-5
- Unsecured Loans as a Viable Source of EB-5 Funds
- Basic Requirements of the EB-5 Visa Program
- What’s Causing the Resurgence of EB-5
- Updated India Priority Date for EB-5 – What It Means for You
Emergency Assistance
Employment-Based Immigration
- USCIS Raises the Stakes on Signatures: What Every Petitioner Must Know Before July 10, 2026
- When the Department of Labor Comes Calling
- A Bill, Not a Law: A Practitioner’s Analysis of the End H-1B Visa Abuse Act of 2026
- File Now, Not Later: Why Employers Should Accelerate H-1B Filings Before Wages Increase
- DOL Proposed Wage Rule for H-1B and PERM Programs Cleared by OMB
- FY 2027 H-1B Lottery FAQ (2027 “H-1B Cap Season”)
- USCIS Increases Premium Processing Fees Effective March 1, 2026
- Preparing for This Year’s H-1B Lottery: What Employers and Foreign Nationals Should Be Doing Now
- How to Work for Yourself: Filing an H-1B Self-Petition
- Understanding Administrative Processing Delays in Visa Adjudications
- Understanding the Updated USCIS Policy Guidance on TN Visas
- Travel, Relocation & Wage Delays in PERM Process
- Overstayed Due to I-94 Mistake? Use Nunc Pro Tunc to Stay in Status
- A Recipe for Success – Navigating O-1B and O-2 Petitions for Chefs
- Should I travel outside of the U.S.?
- PSBP Law Achieves Swift R-1 Visa Approval in Just Two Days Without RFE
- Exploring Alternatives After Not Being Selected in the H-1B Lottery
- USCIS Issues New Guidance on Notices to Appear: Key Takeaways and Practice Pointers
- H-2B Rule Update: Removal of Eligible Country List Expands Hiring to Include India and China
- Biden’s administration’s last-ditch attempt to preserve and modernize the H-1B program
- USCIS Update: New Requirement for Form I-485 Applicants to Submit Form I-693 at the time of filing.
- December PERM Processing Times
- The Risks of Day 1 CPT Under the New Trump Administration
- H-1B FAQs 2024
- Important Considerations for H-1B Holders Pursuing an EB-5 Visa
- Filing an H-1B Transfer After a 6-Month Bench Period.
- H-1B Registration Opens March 6th!
- FY 2024 Update for employment-based green card applications
- What happens if I am laid off before my H-1B change of status become effective?
- DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Modernize H-1B Visa Program
- Case Study Discussion:L-1A Approval for Multinational Manager without issuance of a Request for Evidence
- Why the Visa Bulletin is only going to get worse
- Understanding the different roles of USCIS, DOL and DOS in your immigration journey
- Travel tips for F-1 students
- Case Study Discussion: L-1 and EB-1C Approval for Multinational Manager without issuance of any Requests for Evidence
- USCIS Introduces New Guidance on Compelling Circumstances for EAD: What You Need to Know
- USCIS Uncovers Fraud in H-1B Registration Process: Steps Taken to Ensure Fairness and Transparency
- Breaking Down the Complexities of the Visa Bulletin: What You Need to Know
- F-1 Students Next In Line To Benefit From Premium Processing For Their Work Authorizations
- Can Two Companies File My H-1B In The Upcoming Lottery?
- H-1B Amendments FAQ
- USCIS Proposes A Hike In Fees To Reduce The Backlog
- Options For Foreign Nationals Who Are Laid Off
- FY 2023 Update For Employment-Based Green Card Applications
- H-1B / LCA Fact Sheet
- USCIS Expected To Use All Available Employment Based Green Cards This Fiscal Year
- USCIS Extends Flexibilities For Responding To Various Agency Requests And Permanently Allows Scanned Signatures
- How To Demonstrate That You Qualify As A Manager/Executive For L-1A purposes
- Is An H-1B Amendment Really Required?
- Not Selected In The H-1B Lottery? Is Day 1 CPT The Only Option?
- Why is my case taking so long? How to get your Immigration petition expedited with USCIS
- Terminating An H-1B Employee. What Employers Need To Know
- Department of State announces waiver of interviews for certain non-immigrant visas
- Interfiling Versus Filing A New I-485 In Order To Switch Employment Categories
- H-1B Denial Rates Continue to Drop
- Green Card Applicants Now Required To Get COVID-19 Vaccine Before Obtaining I-693 Medical Exam
- Important Considerations When Switching Jobs And Filing I-485, Supp J.
- F-1 Students No Longer Required To Bridge The Gap
- USCIS To Start Issuing 2-year EADs For Adjustment Applicants And New Expedited Processing Criteria
- USCIS Restores Its 2004 Deference Policy
- Life after the expiration of Proclamation 10052
- USCIS Announces That F-1 Students Can File OPT And STEM OPT Applications Online
- Day 1 CPT Revisited
- Related Entities Cannot File Multiple H-1B Filings For The Same Beneficiary
- PERMs and Audits
- USCIS Provides Clarity On How It Calculates A Child’s Age Under The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
- Proving Financial Ability To Pay The Proffered Wage For An I-140
- Know Your I-9 Responsibilities. A Must Read For All Employers.
- Employment Options For International Students
- EB-1, EB-2, National Interest Waiver, And EB3
- USCIS Requests for Further Evidence General Information
- When Is An H-1B Amendment Required?
- I-140 General Information
- Employer’s Responsibility To Maintain A Public Access File (PAF)
- PERM Process General Information
- CPT and H-1B General Information
- L-1B Visa General Information
- L-1A Visa General Information
- H-1B Electronic Registration- Frequently Asked Questions
- General Information About H-1B Visas
- H-1B FAQs
Extreme Hardship Waivers
F-1 International students- CPT/OPT and STEM OPT
- Understanding Family-Based Immigration Petitions: Immediate Relatives v. Preference Categories
- Will High Salaries Decide the Next H-1B Lottery?
- Crackdown on F-1 Students: SEVIS Terminated for Past Conduct Including DWIs
Family Based Immigration
- What Happens if the Petitioner Does Not Meet the Income Requirement on the I-864?
- How to Prove “Critical Role” in an O-1 or O-2 Petition — and What to Do When USCIS Pushes Back
- Cómo Proteger Su Tarjeta de Residencia: Lo Que Todo Residentes Permanentes Legales Deben Saber Sobre los Permisos de Reingreso
- Protecting Your Green Card: What Lawful Permanent Residents Need to Know About Re-Entry Permits
- Denied Entry at Airport: What Happens and Why
- Comprendiendo Las Peticiones Familiares: Familiares Inmediatos vs. Categorías de Preferencia
- La Residencia Condicional y La Ciudadanía: Lo Que Debe Saber Sobre el Proceso I-751
- Removal of Conditions & Citizenship: What to Know About the I-751 Process
- Cambios a la Regla de Carga Pública
- Changes to Public Charge
- Cambios en la Naturalización
- Changes In Naturalization
- Marriage Based Removal of Conditions – FAQ for Form I-751
- New USCIS Update Impacts Spousal Green Card Petitions Nationwide
- Family-Based Immigration FAQs
- Options for Meeting the I-864 Affidavit of Support Requirement
- Important Update on CSPA Age Calculation
- Continuous Residence vs. Physical Presence: Key Differences for Naturalization
- Don’t Fumble Your Status! Top Mistakes to Avoid When Filing Your I-751
- Immigrant Petition vs Fiancé(e) Visa – The Battle of the Processing Times
- Understanding Family-Based Immigration: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- The Impact of a Petitioner or Principal Beneficiary’s Death on the Immigration Process
- Unlocking the Pathways: Exploring Family-Based Immigration
- Love Knows No Borders: Understanding the I-129F Fiancé Visa for International Couples
- Bona-Fide Marriage or Marriage Fraud: What You Need to Know in Immigration Cases
- The L-1A Visa: The Fastest Path to Green Card for Indian Nationals
- Demystifying Form I-864: A Comprehensive Guide to Completing the Affidavit of Support for U.S. Immigration Sponsorship
- USCIS Revises Its CSPA Policy To Benefit More Children
- Can I Still Get A 10-Year Marriage Based Green Card If I’m Separated Or Divorced?
- Obtaining A Green Card For A Parent
- What To Expect During A Marriage-Based Interview?
- I-864, Affidavit of Support
- Removal Of Conditions Process (Form I-751)
- Fiancé Visa Process (I-129F)
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 1
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 2
- Obtaining a Green Card through Marriage – Part 3
- Marriage-Based Green Card Process – Foreign National Spouse Resides Outside the US
- Marriage-Based Green Card Process – Foreign National Spouse Resides In the US
Fiancé Visa (I-129F)
Form I-9
- Understanding When to File Form I-90
- USCIS Issues 24-Month Extension For I-90 Applicants
- Employer Alert: Employers Should Continue To Use The Existing Form I-9
Green Card Through Marriage
H-1B Information
- Preventing a Wage Level Request for Evidence
- Weighted selection process to determine this year’s H-1B lottery.
- Federal Court Upholds Trump Administration’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Over U.S. Chamber of Commerce Challenge
- USCIS Issues Further Guidance on the $100,000 H-1B Fee
- How the Government Shutdown Is Affecting the H-1B Program
- Beyond the $100K Fee: The Real H-1B Changes Employers Need to Watch
- H-1B CAP UPDATE FOR FY2026
- USCIS set to revolutionize the H-1B Process with Online Filing Launch in February
H-1B Specialty Occupation & H-4 Dependent visas
H-2B Visa
- Current Administration To Issue Additional H-2B Visas To Help Combat The Labor Shortage
- Supplementing Your Workforce With H-2Bs
Immigration Blog
- Trump Travel Ban and Expanded USCIS Adjudication Policies: What Foreign Nationals and Employers Need to Know
- L-1A Visa FAQ: Intracompany Transferees in Manager or Executive Roles
- Is Your Moral Character Strong Enough for U.S. Citizenship
- USCIS and ICE Collaboration Raises Concerns: Understanding the Recent Spike in Detentions
- Department of Labor Scrutinizes Travel Requirements in Prevailing Wage Determinations
- DACA Recipients: Green Card through Marriage or Employment
- Understanding the R-1 Visa: A Guide for Religious Workers
- U.S. DOS Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program to begin January 29, 2024
- USCIS to Increase Premium Processing Fee in February 2024
- U.S. DOS Domestic Visa Renewal Program to Begin December 2023
- USCIS Extends EAD Validity to Five Years for Multiple Categories, Including Adjustment of Status
- H-1B VISA Concurrent Employment: A Guide for Workers and Employers
- Exploring Cross Chargeability in Employment-Based Green Card Filings
- Navigating the Complexities of Green Card Sponsorship for USC
- Impact of the October 2023 Visa Bulletin on Employment-Based Immigration
- Streamlined Immigration Processes: USCIS Introduces Personalized Timelines for Form I-765 and Form I-131
- Understanding the Impact of F2A, EB-1 and EB-3 Retrogression on Employment and Family-Based Immigration
- Reflections on the H-1B Cap Season FY2024
- USCIS Announces Mailing Of I-551 stamps
- FY2024 H-1B Electronic Registration- Frequently Asked Questions
- How Long Do I Have To Wait To Become A US Citizen?
- Supplement Your Workforce With H-2B Workers
- USCIS Further Expands Premium Processing Service in 2023
- Immigration Videos
- Naturalization- The Final Step In The Immigration Process
- Finally An End To The Notorious Public Charge Rule
- Offenses That Make Someone Inadmissible Or Deportable
- TN NAFTA Professionals General Information
Immigration Compliance
Immigration FAQ Videos
Investor Green Cards
L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visas & L-2 Dependent Visas
Naturalization
News
O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
Parent/Sibling Petitions
PERM Labor certification/I-140/I-485 Processing
PERM/I-140/I-485 Information
Private Placement Memorandum (PPM)
Real Estate Transactions
Regional Center Formations
Removal Of Conditions (Form I-751)
Source Of Funds
Subscription Agreements
TN visas for Canadian and Mexican Professional Workers
Transactional FAQ Videos
Uncategorized
USCIS Requests for Evidence (RFE responses)
- DHS Ends Automatic Extension of Employment Authorization Documents
- USCIS updates payment methods
- Department of Homeland Security introduces new $1000 Parole fee