ICE Investigates Northern Virginia Employers for OPT Fraud and Compliance Violations
Summary ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted site visits across Northern Virginia targeting companies employing F-1 student workers through the Optional Practical […]
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Files Lawsuit Challenging $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
Summary The U.S. Chamber of Commerce filed suit in federal court to block the recently imposed $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa […]
New Gold Card Route to Green Cards: Here’s how it Impacts EB-1s and EB-2s
Summary In September 2025, the Trump administration introduced the Gold Card program through executive order. Media reports suggested the program would replace […]
DHS Unveils H-1B Overhaul: Wage-Based Lottery and $100,000 Petition Fee
Summary DHS has proposed replacing the current random H-1B lottery with a wage-based selection system that gives higher-paid positions better odds. Separately, […]
DOS Tightens Rules: Visa Applicants Must Interview in Country of Residence or Nationality
Summary Effective November 1, 2025, immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants must interview in the consular district of their residence or, if requested, […]
USCIS Updates Guidance on Good Moral Character & More
Summary USCIS has revised its Policy Manual guidance on false claims to U.S. citizenship, unlawful voter registration, and unlawful voting in the […]
Proposal to Limit Foreign Student Visa Duration
Summary The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a proposed rule to limit the maximum length of stay for foreign students in […]
EB-1 and EB-2 Visa Caps Reached for FY 2025
Summary The U.S. State Department and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have issued all EB-1 and EB-2 immigrant visas available for […]
Understanding Final Action Dates vs. Dates for Filing in the Visa Bulletin
For many individuals navigating the U.S. immigration system—especially those pursuing a green card through family-sponsored or employment-based categories—understanding the monthly Visa Bulletin […]
Adjusting Status to Lawful Permanent Resident for A and G Visa Holders
For individuals holding A (diplomatic) or G (international organization) visas in Washington, D.C., the path to lawful permanent residency (LPR) through adjustment […]
Missed the H-1B Lottery? The Cap-Exempt H-1B Might Be Your Backdoor Into the U.S. Workforce
Each year, thousands of foreign professionals apply for the H-1B visa, only to be shut out by the annual cap and lottery […]
FY2026 H-1B Cap Reached: What it Means and What’s Next
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year 2026. As of July […]