On February 3, 2026, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and six individual researchers filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the…
On February 3, 2026, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) and six individual researchers filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia against the…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration for the fiscal year (FY) 2027 H-1B cap will open at 12 P.M. Eastern on March 4, 2026,…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the beginning of the FY 2027 H-1B Cap season starting at 12 P.M. EST on March 4, 2026, and ending…
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Beginning November 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) ceased third-country stamping. This impacts international professionals, students, and U.S. employers managing global mobility. The new procedure requires all non-immigrant…
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To participate in the H-1B cap selection process, a registration must meet specific standards that are established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…
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The beginning of 2026 has ushered in substantial changes to U.S. immigration policy, creating significant challenges for both prospective entrants and individuals with pending applications already present in the United…
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On January 9, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule that will increase USCIS fees for premium processing to reflect the inflation rate from June 2023…
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On January 14, 2026, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule that significantly changes requirements for religious workers seeking to return to the United States…
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Sheetal A. Patel of Pasricha & Patel, LLC, explains the adjustment of status filing charts for the Visa Bulletin
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On December 24, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced significant changes to the H-1B work visa program that will fundamentally shift how these visas are dispersed. The new…
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On August 1, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the adjudication of marriage-based immigrant visa petitions. This…
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Categories: Adjustment of Status , Employment-Based Immigration , Family-Based Immigration , Immigration Law , Pasricha & Patel , Priority Dates , 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: electronic payments , Immigration Law , legal updates , paper-filed forms , USCIS
On October 28, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a significant change in how payments for immigration applications will be accepted.
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Categories: EB-5 , filing fees , Immigration Law , Investor Visa , Pasricha & Patel , USCIS
The EB-5 immigrant investor program experienced significant fee increases following the publication of the 2024 Fee Rule by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in April 2024.
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Categories: H-1B Visa , H-4 Visa , Immigration Law , Travel Delays , U.S. Consulate , Visa Appointment
Beginning December 8, 2025, U.S. consulates worldwide have begun rescheduling H-1B and H-4 visa appointments originally scheduled for December 15, 2025, and later.
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Categories: Corporate Immigration , Investor Visa , Pasricha & Patel , Permanent Residency , Trump Gold Card , U.S. Immigration
On December 11, 2025, the Trump administration launched a new immigration pathway through the visa website trumpcard.gov.
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Categories: 2025 Updates , Citizenship and Immigration
On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced important changes to the validity periods for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
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Categories: Asset Protection , Estate Administration , Estate Planning , Financial Planning , Legacy Planning , Trusts & Estates , Wills and Trusts
Estate planning is one of the most responsible steps an individual can take to safeguard their family’s financial future, protect their assets, and maintain control over personal and medical decisions.
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The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has recently announced a significant expansion of its screening and vetting procedures for H-1B applicants and their dependent H-4 family members. This new policy,…
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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is increasing its inspections of workplaces that employ H-1B visa holders.
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