Stay informed with the latest immigration law updates, policy changes, and expert analysis
USCIS proposes a $103,265 fee for cap-subject H-1B petitions. Learn key rule details, legal timeline, and alternative Plan B visa strategies.
The BIA overturned a 14-year precedent: Advance Parole travel now triggers severe unlawful presence reentry bars. Seek legal counsel before departing.
Trump admin tightens CPT scrutiny. DSOs face HSI probes, perjury charges, and SEVP certification loss for improper authorizations.
Changing jobs on EB-2/EB-3? Learn how I-140 approval and AC21 180-day rules protect your Priority Date and H-1B extension status.
USCIS PA-2026-05: Direct denials allowed without RFE for missing initial evidence. RFE response capped at 12 weeks; mail extension cut to 3 days.
DHS ends F/J/I "Duration of Status" Sept 15. Stays capped at 4 yrs; extensions need I-539. Grace periods cut to 30 days; 2nd masters banned.
DHS ends F-1 D/S Sept 15, capping stays at 4 years. Extensions require I-539s, grace periods drop to 30 days, and 2nd master's paths are restricted.
DHS plans to end F-1/J-1 D/S, capping stays at 4 years and banning lateral degrees. This kills backup OPT options. Lawsuits are expected.
In U.S. immigration, "Lawful Status" (formal visas) and "Lawful Presence" (authorized stays like a pending I-485) are distinct concepts. An EAD grants presence, not status. Confusing the two can trigger severe penalties and jeopardize your future.
A federal judge struck down the $100,000 H-1B visa fee as an unconstitutional tax and APA violation. USCIS cannot enforce the fee now, but appeal risks loom.
The new USCIS policy changes I-485 Adjustment of Status into a discretionary benefit. LYD Law Firm explains the stricter standards for green card applicants, critical adverse/positive factors, and key risk mitigation strategies.
A new USCIS policy stresses that Adjustment of Status is a discretionary benefit. Adjudicators will strictly weigh positive and adverse factors. Applicants face heightened scrutiny and must present stronger evidence to secure AOS approval.
This DOL Fact Sheet outlines wage rules for H-1B workers. Employers must pay full-time workers for at least 35-40 hours weekly. Part-time workers must be paid for their LCA-specified hours, ensuring compliance with FLSA requirements.