Heightened USCIS Scrutiny of Marriage-Based Green Card Petitions: Legal Risks Associated With Spouses Living Separately
Strategic H-1B Cap Filing in the Wage-Based Lottery System: How SOC Code and Wage Level Planning Maximize Selection Probability
IntroductionThe H-1B cap selection system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no longer…
Important Client Alert: USCIS Premium Processing Fees Increasing March 1, 2026
Overview of the Final RuleThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Final…
DHS Issues Final Rule Reforming H-1B Visa Selection to Prioritize Higher-Skilled and Higher-Paid Workers
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule significantly reforming the H-1B…
Expansion of the U.S. Visa Bond Pilot Program — Key Legal and Compliance Considerations
The U.S. Department of State has expanded participation in the Visa Bond Pilot Program, extending…
Updates to the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA): Key Compliance Guidance for Visa Waiver Program Travelers
The Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) is a mandatory pre-screening mechanism used by most…
Expanded Social-Media Vetting for H-1B and H-4 Visa Applicants: Key Compliance Guidance for Employers and Foreign Nationals
U.S. immigration vetting continues to evolve as federal agencies strengthen national-security and identity-verification measures. One…
Postponement of U.S. Consular Visa Interviews into 2026–2027: Legal and Practical Analysis
IntroductionBeginning in December 2025, U.S. consular posts—particularly in high-volume jurisdictions such as India—have initiated widespread…
Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions (DHS Final Rule)
Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Document Number: 2025-23853Type: Final…
The 60-Day H-1B Grace Period: Legal Foundations, Compliance Standards, Beneficiary Rights, and Employer Considerations
IntroductionThe 60-day post-termination grace period for H-1B professionals is one of the most consequential regulatory…
USCIS Policy Update: Revised Photograph Requirements for Immigration Applications
Termination of H-1B Employees: Legal Standards, Regulatory Obligations, Employer Liability, and Beneficiary Rights
IntroductionTermination of an H-1B employee is not a routine HR event. Unlike normal at-will employment,…