November 2025

EB-5 Green Card

Understanding the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program: A Comprehensive Legal Overview

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The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), provides a pathway to lawful permanent residence (Green Card) for qualified foreign investors who make a substantial investment in the United States and contribute to job creation. Established by Congress in 1990, the program has undergone significant modernization through the EB-5 Reform […]

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B-2 Change of Status

B-2 Change of Status Explained: Filing Requirements, Timeline, and Key Considerations

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A B-2 Change of Status (COS) allows an individual who entered the United States in B-2 visitor status (e.g., tourism, family visit, medical treatment) to request permission from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to extend their stay or change to another non-immigrant status1. This could include classifications such as F-1 (student) or H-4 (dependent)2.

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FY 2026 H-1B Cap

The Upcoming H-1B Cap: A Comprehensive Legal Overview for FY 2026

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The H-1B program has long served as a vital bridge for U.S. employers seeking to hire individuals with specialized knowledge and advanced academic preparation. As we approach the FY 2026 cap season, it is essential for employers, beneficiaries, and legal representatives to prepare adequately for the upcoming registration window and the updated regulatory framework governing

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H-1B Supplemental Fee

Exemptions, Compliance & Enforcement Challenges Under the New H-1B Supplemental Fee Framework

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Introduction The recent presidential proclamation imposing a substantial supplemental fee on new H-1B petitions has introduced a complex layer of regulatory obligations for U.S. employers. While the stated objective is to safeguard U.S. labor interests, the reality is that employers—especially those hiring foreign nationals from abroad—now face a strict compliance environment marked by interpretive ambiguity,

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CR-1 Visa

CR-1 / IR-1 vs. K-1 Visa: Legal Overview, Practical Comparison & Strategic Recommendations

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Family-based immigration remains one of the strongest pillars of U.S. immigration law, governed primarily by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Two of the most commonly used pathways for couples are the Marriage-Based Immigrant Visa (CR-1/IR-1) and the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa. Though both lead to permanent residence, their legal frameworks, timelines, financial responsibilities, and overall

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The 2025 Immigration Law

The 2025 Immigration Law: What Congress Passed and What It Means for Immigration Reform, Border Security, Visa Backlogs, and Non-Citizen Residents

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Overview — What Became Law In mid-2025, the U.S. Congress approved a sweeping budget and policy package—enacted as H.R. 1, dubbed by many the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—which includes a broad array of immigration-related provisions. These span enforcement funding, detention capacity, user-fees, parole rules, adjudication processes and other administrative authorities. The bill passed both houses

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