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Español The immigration agency, USCIS, has issued a new final rule on public charge that may significantly change how many applications for Lawful Permanent Residency (“green cards”) are decided in the future. This rule rescinds the 2022 public charge regulations and replaces it with a new framework for determining whether someone is “likely to become a public charge” under United States immigration law. The new rule […]
Continue Reading ENGLISH La agencia de inmigración, USCIS, ha publicado una nueva norma definitiva sobre la carga pública (“public charge”) que podría cambiar significativamente la forma en que se resuelvan muchas solicitudes de residencia permanente legal (“tarjetas verdes”) en el futuro. Esta norma deroga la normativa sobre la carga pública de 2022 y la sustituye por un nuevo marco para determinar si una persona “tiene probabilidades de convertirse en una […]
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On July 17, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule establishing a fixed time period for admission and extension of stay for F-1 students and J-1 exchange visitors and representatives of foreign information media (I visa holders). This article discusses the impact on F-1 and J-1 foreign nationals but does not […]
Continue Reading ENGLISH El 21 de mayo de 2026, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) publicó un nuevo memorándum de política, “El ajuste de estatus es una cuestión de discreción y gracia administrativa, y una medida de alivio extraordinaria que permite a los solicitantes prescindir del proceso consular ordinario de visado,” que […]
Continue Reading Español On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum, “Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits Applicants to Dispense with the Ordinary Consular Visa Process,” that is causing alarm among many foreign nationals in the United States who […]
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Most international students that come to the United States for school will enter the United States on an F-1 Visa. Optional practical training (OPT) is temporary employment directly related to an F-1 student’s major area of study. In general, eligible students can apply to receive up to 12 months of OPT employment authorization before completing their academic […]
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On January 30, 2026, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2027 H-1B cap. The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027. Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]
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On December 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule implementing a weighted selection process that will generally favor those H-1B registrants with higher incomes within a specific occupation. The rule will go into effect on February 27, 2026, just before H-1B CAP Registration season which will take place in March […]
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As outlined in our article, Sweeping Immigration Restrictions Issued by Trump Administration, on June 4, 2025, the Trump Administration issued a “travel ban” on nationals of certain countries from entering the United States and on December 2, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an Indefinite Hold on decisions for pending immigration applications, […]
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In recent times, there has been an increase in reports of H-1B visa holders receiving notices of visa revocation due to past interactions with law enforcement. This can happen regardless of whether the interaction led to a conviction, occurred years ago, or was previously disclosed in visa applications. Here’s what you need to know about […]
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New Social Media Vetting for H-1B Visa Applicants Starting December 15, 2025 On December 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) announced a significant update that will affect all H-1B visa applicants and their dependents. Beginning December 15, 2025, an online presence review will be mandatory for these individuals. This follows the online review […]
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Last week, two U.S. National Guard members were senselessly and tragically shot in Washington D.C. The alleged shooter was a citizen of Afghanistan who was recently granted asylum protection by the Trump Administration. In response to this tragedy, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced broad immigration restrictions, to take effect immediately. Below is a […]
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