On July 10, 2025, a federal court in New Hampshire issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of an executive order denying birthright citizenship to U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
Categories: Citizenship , Citizenship and Immigration , U.S. federal laws , U.S. visa restrictions
On July 10, 2025, a federal court in New Hampshire issued a nationwide preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of an executive order denying birthright citizenship to U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants.
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Categories: Employment-Based Visa , Family-Based Visa , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Categories: H-1B Visa , Immigration , Legal Consultation , USCIS
On July 18, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandates 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for the fiscal year (FY) 2026.
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Categories: Employment-Based Visas , Family-Based Visas , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Categories: Employment-Based Visas , Family-Based Visas , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin.
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Categories: data privacy , legal compliance , personal data protection , U.S. federal laws
If your business collects personal data, whether from users, customers, or employees, you should be broadly familiar with the legal landscape around data privacy in the U.S.
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Categories: election security , USCIS , voter eligibility , voting integrity
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is partnering with the Social Security Administration, to update the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE), to make sure only eligible people can vote in elections. This initiative is part of a broader effort to ensure that U.S. elections are secure, transparent, and trustworthy.
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Categories: Immigration Law , India , travel agencies , U.S. visa restrictions
On May 19, 2025, The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced new visa restrictions against certain travel agencies in India. These agencies are being accused of helping people come to the United States via unlawful means. The U.S. government is taking action to stop these practices and ensure that immigration laws are being followed.
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Categories: Employment-Based Visas , Family-Based Visas , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Categories: Business Transactions , Distressed Business , Legal Strategies , Pasricha & Patel
In today’s high-interest, post-pandemic economy, distressed business sales are becoming increasingly common. From independently owned pharmacies and restaurants to franchise locations and retail operators, many business owners are struggling under the weight of SBA loans, rising costs, regulatory burdens, and reduced margins. As a result, more buyers are eyeing these opportunities as potential value plays. But these transactions come with real legal risk, especially when the sale is “underwater,” meaning liabilities exceed asset value. Whether you are a buyer looking to capitalize on discounted opportunities, or a seller seeking an exit from mounting obligations, understanding how to properly structure a distressed transaction is essential.
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Categories: Cannabis leasing , landlord protections , legal insights , MSO structures
As retail cannabis continues to gain regulatory traction across the U.S., commercial landlords are fielding increasing interest from dispensary operators seeking to lease space. Many of these tenants rely on a Management Services Organization (MSO) to fund, operate, and manage their business, with services governed under a Management Services Agreement (MSA).
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Categories: business governance , LLC , operating agreement , unanimous consent
In the early stages of forming a limited liability company (LLC), founders often rush through drafting and executing the operating agreement, the document that governs how the business will be run, how decisions will be made, and what happens when things go wrong. One clause that especially tends to fly under the radar in home-made agreements, or is left out entirely, is the unanimous consent provision. This can be a critical mistake. If you are a founder, investor, or member involved in any LLC, especially a closely held one, understanding this clause could prevent catastrophic internal gridlock down the line.
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Categories: Adjustment of Status , Employment-Based Visa , Family-Based Visa , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Categories: Hong Kong , Immigration Law , USCIS , work permits
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has shared new details about how certain Hong Kong residents who are protected by Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) can apply for work permits. These work permits, also known as Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), will be valid until February 5, 2027.
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Categories: FY 2026 , H-1B Visa , Immigration Law , Pasricha & Patel , USCIS
On March 31, 2025 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough electronic registrations to meet the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B visa cap, including the 20,000 advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. This cap is specifically allocated for individuals who hold U.S. master’s degree or higher. USCIS has randomly selected beneficiaries from the pool of properly submitted registrations and notified petitioners whose beneficiaries were selected to file an H-1B cap-subject petition.
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Categories: EB-2 , H-1B , H-1B modernization rule , Immigration Law , India Abroad
Pasricha and Patel, LLC was honored to be invited to contribute to New India Abroad's March Immigration News Publication. As part of the special feature, Attorneys Sheetal A. Patel and Clement C. Chang provide an overview of immigration updates and challenges in 2025. New India Abroad is a digital platform dedicated to keeping members of the Indian community well-informed on current events worldwide. Our attorneys highlight the U.S. immigration landscape and current events impacting Indian nationals. To view the article in its entirety, please visit page 6 of the publication: New India Abroad’s March Immigration Special.
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Categories: Commercial , Real Estate , Residential , Title
When purchasing real estate, it is essential to understand the various ways one can hold title to a property, a concept also known as title vesting. Title vesting memorializes the legal rights and obligations concerning one’s property and can significantly impact future decisions, such as selling or transferring ownership of that property.
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Categories: Employment-Based Visa , Family-Based Visa , Immigration , USCIS , Visa Bulletin
Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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Categories: EB-4 Visa , Fiscal Year 2025 , Immigration Law , Visa Cap
The United States Department of State (DOS) announced on February 28, 2025, that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Fourth Preference (EB-4) category have been issued and exhausted for fiscal year (FY) 2025. This significant development affects various special immigrants, religious workers, and other qualified individuals who fall under this visa category.
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Categories: alien registration , Immigration Policy , Trump executive order
In late January of 2025, President Trump issued the "Protecting the American People Against Invasion" executive order, which has significant implications for non-citizens residing in the United States. This executive order directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce compliance with the alien registration requirements under section 262 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
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