H-1B Visa
H-1B Lottery Changes Coming – What Else Might Change for H-1B Visas?
The Trump administration has announced that they plan to revisit how H-1B visas are given away in the lottery. This is the first signal
July 23, 2025
H-1B Visa
H-1B Layoff Scenarios in 2025: What Are Your Options?
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July 21, 2025
Naturalization
Latest Ruling in Birthright Citizenship – Blocked Again
On July 10, 2025, a federal court issued a nationwide injunction in Barbara v. Trump, temporarily blocking the proposed limitations on birthright citizenship. Join
July 14, 2025
Green Card
Trump’s Immigration Shift: More Green Card Interviews & Scrutiny
Under the Trump Administration, adjustment of status interviews are significantly more common—and more intense. In this video, our experienced immigration attorneys break down how
July 9, 2025
Naturalization
DOJ Makes Denaturalization a TOP Immigration Priority
Policy Shift and Priorities The Department of Justice has made denaturalization one of its top five enforcement priorities, targeting cases involving terrorism, war crimes, human trafficking, felony convictions, and fraud.
July 2, 2025
Immigration
The U.S. Government Is Watching Your Social Media
The U.S. government is now requiring international student visa applicants to make their social media accounts public. From visa screenings to data profiling, your digital
June 23, 2025
Green Card
Form I-485 Supplement J Uses
The Form I-485 Supplement J is a relatively new form. As its name suggests, it is a supplemental form to the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. While the Supplement J is used in employment-based adjustment of status applications to confirm a bona fide job offer
March 4, 2022
Non-immigrant Visa
Why didn’t I get an EAD / AP Combo Card?
Recently, USCIS has been approving Employment Authorization documents (EADs) without approving advance parole travel documents (APs) at the same time even though both applications were filed together. For the past ten or so years, USCIS has normally issued EAD/AP cards, or combo cards, when applicants applied for employment authorization and
February 25, 2022
Immigration
STEM Immigration Policy Update: Expansions and Clarity
On January 21, 2022, the Departments of State and Homeland Security announced new policies with the goal of attracting and retaining more STEM talent to the US. Below is an explanation of the key changes and clarifications. F-1 OPT/STEM OPT Extensions The Department of Homeland Security published a notice on
February 14, 2022
Green Card
USCIS Policy Alert: Interfiling FAQs
On January 21, 2022, USCIS updated its guidance affecting some employment-based adjustment of status applicants. Specifically, USCIS is now encouraging anyone who would benefit from the process of interfiling to consider doing so. As a refresher, interfiling is the process of transferring the underlying basis for your adjustment of status
January 31, 2022
Fiancé Visa
Fiancé Visa FAQs
The process of bringing your fiancé to the US involves many steps and multiple phases. The process can be daunting and difficult to understand. One of the most common questions couples have is: What does the process entail? First, you must file a Form I-129F, Petition for Alien Fiancé(e). Along
January 14, 2022
H-1B Visa
2022: What to Expect in Employment Immigration
H-1B Reform With no increase in US population growth in sight, reforms that help the H-1B visa program and other employment immigration run smoothly and efficiently are vital to the US economy. The Department of Homeland Security’s 2022 regulatory agenda includes proposed amendments to its regulations that govern the H-1B
January 3, 2022
Green Card
Things to Consider After Your Green Card is Approved
Employment When do I have to join my employer-sponsor? What work can I do for them? Where can I work after green card is issued? By pursuing the employment-based application, both you and your employer have declared your intentions of having you perform the services described in your I-140 (or
December 20, 2021
Green Card
Facebook Settles PERM Dispute with the US Department of Justice
Facebook, Inc. and the United States Department of Justice entered into a settlement agreement on October 19, 2021. The agreement relates to allegations that Facebook has discriminated against U.S. workers by preferring visa workers for certain jobs over qualified, available U.S. workers in the PERM labor certification process. If true,
December 6, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Dependents – Know About a USCIS Policy Change to Avoid “Gaps” in Immigration Status
Dependents of H-1B visa-holders can only maintain valid nonimmigrant status for so long. Once dependents “age out” at twenty-one (21), their H-1B dependent visas are no longer valid. As such, H-1B dependents wishing to lawfully stay within the United States must file petitions seeking to extend the duration of their
September 9, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Workers: Understand the DOL Rules for Pay Deductions
H-1B workers are nonimmigrant visa-holders who work for United States employers. These workers obtain H-1B visas, which requires the workers to have a bachelor’s degree or another country’s equivalent degree in a specialized field. H-1B workers have the same rights as U.S. workers, and both groups of workers must be
July 22, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Workers – Understanding Employer Compliance with DOL Wage Laws
Employers wishing to hire H-1B workers from abroad must comply with numerous requirements under federal law. The H-1B visa program enables professionals to work in the United States in specialty professions that require at least a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Employers in the United States seek to hire H-1B workers
July 19, 2021
H-1B Visa
H-1B Workers and Available Benefits – Read Now to Learn More
H-1B non-immigrant visas enable workers from outside of the United States to work for an employer within the country. H-1B visas are specifically for workers whose career is specialized, requiring a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). While H-1B workers are not lawful permanent residents or citizens, they are still entitled to
July 8, 2021
Non-immigrant Visa
News Flash: India Travel Restrictions Update
As we discussed in a recent blog “News Flash: Limited Travel from India Due to COVID-19,” in light of the public health conditions in the Republic of India and the recommendations of the CDC, President Biden issued a proclamation on May 4, 2021, limiting the ability of nonimmigrants to enter
July 2, 2021
Immigration
Warrants and Subpoenas: Know Your Rights
There are three agencies that comprise the Department of Homeland Security (DHS): U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). You may have dealt with one or more of these agencies as an immigrant, an employer, a family member,
July 2, 2021
Investor Visa
News Flash: Will the Expired EB-5 Program Be Revived?
Congress has failed to reauthorize the EB-5 regional center program, meaning the program has expired on June 30, 2021. With this expiration comes a plethora of questions and uncertainty for individuals who are seeking or who currently hold a green card based on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. Why Did
July 1, 2021
H-1B Visa
News Flash: USCIS Allows Resubmission of Rejected or Closed H-1B Petitions
On June 23, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept certain resubmitted H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2021. This will apply only to H-1B petitions which were rejected or administratively closed due to the fact that the requested start date listed in the petition was
June 28, 2021
Immigration
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Seeks to Double H-1B Quota Amidst Worker Shortage
On June 1, 2021, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of its nationwide initiative, America Works, to address the worker shortage crisis in the U.S. Worker Shortage by the Numbers How bad is the worker shortage? The Chamber released a report that contains statistics pointing to the scale
June 23, 2021
Green Card
July 2021 Visa Bulletin Shows Strong Forward Movement
The July 2021 Visa Bulletin sheds some light on the advancement of Final Action Dates. NOTE: The monthly YouTube livestream “Chats with Charlie” in which Charles Oppenheim discusses the visa bulletin for the upcoming month was scheduled for June 18, 2021. As of the publication of this blog, that livestream
June 22, 2021
Green Card
Removal of Conditions for Spouses
Marriage is a celebration of love, family, and the coming together of two people excited to share their life with each other. Navigating marriage when it comes to immigration law can make this happy time a bit more complicated. But with the help of a skilled immigration attorney and the
June 21, 2021
Green Card
COVID-19 and Visa Processing Times – Read Now for an Important Update
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly slowed down the United States immigration process. Not only are consulates and embassies short-staffed, but vaccinations have not yet reached certain populations, making travel difficult. Visa processing times are still compromised. Because of continued COVID-19 precautions and limited resources, U.S. embassies and other consular posts
June 17, 2021
Immigrant Visa
News Flash: June Visa Bulletin Updates
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin provides vital information to those seeking to file an immigrant visa petition. Each month, a bulletin is made available to the public via the Travel.State.Gov website. It summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during that month for “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications.” This
June 15, 2021