Introduction The H-1B visa program has long been a cornerstone of how U.S. employers recruit global talent,...
Here are the updates how the Proclamation impacts people in different scenarios. This is based on the...
Since the Presidential Proclamation on the H-1B travel ban was issued, confusion has spread among employers, workers,...
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation that imposes a $100,000 fee on...
On September 19, 2025, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation fundamentally altering the H-1B visa program....
At a press appearance today evening, Secretary Lutnick stated alongside former President Trump that the administration plans...
The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) is one of the most important humanitarian protections in U.S. immigration...
Can You File Adjustment While H-1B or L-1 Is Pending? Some people wonder if they can file...
When a H-1B worker’s employment ends, immigration regulations at 8 C.F.R. § 214.1(l)(2) authorize a discretionary grace...
Understanding 221(g) Administrative ProcessingWhen a U.S. consulate issues a refusal under INA §221(g), the application is technically...
Remote hiring has changed how companies handle onboarding. One of the biggest questions employers face is how...
The O-1 visa is designed for individuals who have reached the top of their field and can...
Many H-4 dependent spouses rely on their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) to build careers, contribute to household...
When U.S. employers sponsor foreign workers, USCIS imposes a variety of filing fees. Some are flat fees,...
As state-level policies shift and public attitudes change, the immigration consequences for foreign nationals with any history...
When a U.S. employer sponsors foreign workers in H-1B status, especially after mergers, acquisitions, or ownership changes,...
On April 22, 2025, the Department of State revised its Foreign Affairs Manual (9 FAM 601.14) regarding...
Washington, D.C., August 29, 2025 — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that paper checks...
Washington, D.C., Aug. 28, 2025 — The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a proposed rule...
Losing a job is stressful under any circumstances. For applicants waiting on an employment-based green card, the...
A New Memo with Immediate Effect On August 22, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued...
The General Rule on Travel When on H1B and I-485 is Pending When an applicant files Form...
When a non-citizen is charged with Driving Under the Influence (DUI), the stakes are far greater than...
Why Form I-983 Matters For students seeking the 24-month STEM OPT extension, Form I-983 (Training Plan for...
A growing number of fresh H-1B petitions from the latest lottery cycle are being denied by USCIS...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published updated guidance in its Policy Manual addressing how officers...
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion. This...
The U.S. Department of State has formally published a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) establishing a new Visa...
Effective August 15, 2025, USCIS will determine visa availability for purposes of CSPA age calculation using only...
The H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) allows eligible spouses of H-1B workers to work lawfully in the...
