USCIS Issues Key Clarifications on EB-2 NIW Eligibility in New 2025 Policy Memo
On January 15, 2025, USCIS released a significant policy update clarifying eligibility criteria for EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) petitions. This new […]
STEM Professionals in Critical Tech Fields Now Get a Boost Under USCIS EB-2 NIW Guidance
STEM professionals eyeing permanent residency through the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) pathway have new reason to be optimistic. In a January […]
Think Before You Post—USCIS May Soon Be Watching Your Social Media
In a world where our lives are increasingly lived online, immigrants and visa applicants must be more mindful than ever of what […]
Will DOGE Fix the Green Card Backlog? How Musk’s Efficiency Push Could Reshape High-Skilled Immigration
Elon Musk’s Statement Sparks Speculation In October 2024, Elon Musk took to Twitter with a bold statement: The tweet immediately sparked speculation […]
Trump Fires Hundreds of DHS Employees and Immigration Judges: What It Means for U.S. Immigration
In a series of sweeping actions, President Donald Trump’s administration has recently terminated hundreds of Department of Homeland Security (DHS) employees and […]
New H-1B Rule Requires Applicants to Show Clear Connection Between Degree and Job
The H-1B visa program has long been a critical pathway for skilled foreign workers to obtain employment in the U.S. However, significant […]
ICE at Your Door? Here’s What You Need to Know
Encounters with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can be stressful and intimidating. Whether you are undocumented, on a visa, or a legal […]
Trump’s “Gold Card”: A $5 Million Ticket to U.S. Residency
In a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy, President Donald Trump has unveiled a new “Gold Card” program aimed at attracting affluent […]
Trump Praises H-1B Visa Program as MAGA Divides Over Immigration and Tech Talent
The H-1B visa program, which permits U.S. companies to employ foreign workers in specialty occupations, has become a focal point of debate […]
Why the O-1 Visa Is a Smarter Alternative to the H-1B for Foreign Professionals
When people think of work visas for foreign professionals, the H-1B often dominates the conversation. This visa has become synonymous with skilled […]
Executive Order on Protecting National Security: Key Implications for Legal Immigration
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued an executive order titled “Protecting the United States from Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security […]
The New Era of H-1B Visas: Key Changes You Need to Know by January 2025
Big changes are on the horizon for the H-1B visa program, a vital pathway for bringing skilled international talent to the U.S. […]
