The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has published a final rule that is set to take effect on September 15, 2026, that replaces the longstanding "duration of status" framework for…

On July 17, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap, along with the 20,000 advanced…

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its August 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to continue its use of the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications.

Over the past several weeks, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued a series of immigration decisions that impact the legal landscape for millions of foreign nationals living in the United States. Few communities have as much at stake as the roughly 3.2 million Indian immigrants who call this country home, along with hundreds of thousands more on temporary visas.

The U.S. Department of State, in coordination with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), confirmed that as of June 5, 2026, every immigrant visa available in the Employment-Based Fifth Preference…

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of State, working in close collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), announced that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second…

Starting July 1, 2026, the U.S. State Department will launch a pilot program allowing certain visa applicants to pay an additional $750.00 to secure a faster interview appointment. While the program offers…

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its July 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to continue its use of the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications (Chart A). Significantly, USCIS has determined that due to overwhelming demand in June, especially in the employment-based visa preference categories for India, USCIS, in conjunction with the Department of State, has retrogressed EB-1, and exhausted/made unavailable EB-2 and EB-5 (unreserved categories), while advancing EB-3 by half (1/2) month, in order to slow down the various employment-based applications for India even starting in June 2026.

On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new policy memo that fundamentally changes how applicants may qualify to apply for lawful permanent residence -…

When sponsoring an employee under H-1B nonimmigrant status, the approval of their H-1B I-29 petition is only the beginning of the journey. There are additional steps that employers must take…

If you are filing an immigration petition in the near future, a recent policy change from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may affect your timeline and what you need…

With the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”)’s publication of its June 2026 visa bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has decided to continue its use of the Final…

Choosing the right pathway to permanent residency in the United States is a significant decision for any individual or business. While both family-based and employment-based immigrant petitions can lead to…

On March 26, 2026, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) issued a proposed rule that would significantly adjust the methodology for determining prevailing wages under the H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, and the permanent labor certification PERM programs.

Federal worksite enforcement has changed significantly in recent months. If your business employs employees within the United States, you will have access to Form I-9, and it could expose you to…

In March 2026, a new Executive Order signed by President Trump was issued with the goal of tightening citizenship verification in federal elections. This order has the potential to shift…

USCIS has announced key updates for the May 2026 visa bulletin, signaling a more cautious approach to managing green card demand. The agency will revert to using Final Action Dates…

The EB-1A extraordinary ability classification is often misunderstood. Many professionals, when considering various U.S. immigration pathways, assume that the EB-1A classification is reserved for Nobel Prize winners, Olympic athletes, or globally recognized public figures.

On March 31, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had received enough electronic registrations to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption (also known as the master’s cap).

On March 25, 2026, the Department of State (DOS) announced that it will expand its online presence review. This is set to take effect on March 30, 2026. The expanded screening and vetting procedures now include applicants in the following additional non-immigrant visa classifications.