Immigration Fleet

Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker, is a critical component of the United States employment-based immigration process. This form is submitted to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to petition for a foreign national to obtain lawful permanent residency (a green card) through employment sponsorship. Depending on the preference category, the petition may be […]

June 4, 2025 – The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released updated policy guidance that significantly redefines the eligibility requirements for the TN visa classification under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), formerly known as NAFTA. While presented as a clarification, the guidance represents a substantive narrowing of eligibility across several professional categories.

On June 12, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to its Policy Manual regarding the handling and disclosure of derogatory information in immigration benefit adjudications. While this update does not introduce a substantive change in existing policy, it provides more detailed and structured guidance to USCIS officers and formally codifies longstanding

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has initiated removal proceedings against more than 26,700 foreign nationals since implementing revised guidance on the issuance of Notices to Appear (NTAs) on February 28, 2025. The updated policy aligns with Executive Order: Protecting the American People Against Invasion, signed by President Trump, and reflects a

Your Digital Footprint Just Became Part of Your Visa Application The U.S. State Department has officially resumed student visa processing following the May 2025 suspension—but there’s a game-changing twist that every international student needs to know about. The New Reality: Your Social– Media is Now an Open Book Gone are the days of private profiles during

Effective Date: June 11, 2025 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented a significant policy revision concerning the validity of Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. This update, which affects both current and future applicants for adjustment of status, reflects a refined approach to immigration adjudication and public health oversight.

In an era of heightened immigration enforcement and evolving federal oversight, U.S. employers must be prepared for potential audits and site visits conducted by immigration authorities. These inspections often target businesses employing individuals in nonimmigrant classifications such as F-1 (including STEM OPT) and H-1B. To mitigate legal exposure and ensure uninterrupted operations, it is critical

Washington, D.C. – In a significant move to combat global human smuggling, the United States Department of State has announced visa restrictions on Indian travel agencies found to be facilitating illegal immigration. The policy is part of a broader effort to dismantle transnational smuggling networks and enforce accountability across the travel and immigration sectors. The

The U Visa program represents a foundational element of humanitarian immigration relief in the United States. Established under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, the program provides critical protections and a pathway to lawful status for noncitizens who have suffered substantial harm as victims of qualifying criminal activities, including but not