Immigration Update Archives

Posted On June 9, 2026

Adjustment of Status After the May 2026 USCIS Memo: What Applicants Should Know

The May 21, 2026 USCIS policy memo did not eliminate adjustment of status. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements may still file Form I-485 in the United States. What changed is how these cases are evaluated. The memo emphasizes that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit rather than an automatic outcome, and it reframes consular […]

Posted On May 27, 2026

AOS Under a New Lens: How to Prepare for USCIS’s Discretionary Review

USCIS has released a significant policy update emphasizing that Adjustment of Status (AOS) is not a routine pathway to a green card, but rather an extraordinary, discretionary form of relief. The agency’s memorandum reframes AOS as an exception to the ordinary consular process, signaling that applicants must now more clearly demonstrate why their case deserves […]

Posted On May 22, 2026

USCIS Updates AOS Policy: What This Means for Adjustment of Status Cases

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memorandum emphasizing that Adjustment of Status (AOS) is a discretionary benefit and may be granted only in limited circumstances, rather than functioning as a routine pathway to permanent residence. The memorandum reiterates legal principles that have existed in statute and case law. Adjustment of status is described […]

Posted On January 9, 2026

DHS Finalizes Wage-Based H-1B Lottery System for FY 2027: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a major change to the H-1B cap selection process, replacing the long-standing random lottery with a wage-level-based weighted system. This new approach prioritizes higher-paid positions and will take effect in time for the FY 2027 H-1B cap season, expected to begin in March 2026. What’s Changing? Under […]

Posted On January 9, 2026

What Employers Should Know About the $100,000 H-1B Fee for the FY 2027 Lottery

On September 21, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published an H-1B FAQ providing additional guidance and clarifications on the Presidential Proclamation of September 19, 2025 and its impact on H-1B petitions. On October 21, 2025, USCIS issued additional important updates on the $100,000 H-1B fee. These updates clarify when the fee applies, outline […]

Posted On September 22, 2025

Understanding the Gold Card Executive Order

On September 19, 2025, the White House released an executive order announcing the creation of a new visa pathway dubbed the “Gold Card”. The program is framed as a tool to realign immigration with national interests by admitting “successful entrepreneurs, investors, and businessmen and women” willing to make a significant financial gift to the United […]

Posted On September 20, 2025

Breaking Down the New Proclamation on H-1B Visa Entry Fees

On September 19, 2025, President Trump issued a proclamation titled Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers. The measure, announced in a live White House address and accompanied by a fact sheet, introduces a $100,000 fee requirement for certain H-1B visa petitions. The proclamation takes effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on Sunday, September 21, 2025, […]

Posted On September 17, 2025

USCIS Announces 2025 Naturalization Civics Test Updates

September 17, 2025 — Washington, D.C. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced significant updates to the naturalization civics test, which will take effect later this year. The changes are designed to better evaluate applicants’ knowledge of U.S. history and government while strengthening the integrity of the naturalization process. Naturalization is a privilege […]

Posted On March 7, 2025

Trump’s $5 Million ‘Gold Card’ Plan: What It Means for EB-5 Investors and the Future of Investment-Based Immigration

On February 25, 2026, the Trump administration announced plans to potentially replace the longstanding EB-5 investment green card program with a new initiative called the ‘Gold Card.’ This program would require a $5 million investment and could offer a path to U.S. citizenship. While the announcement has sparked both intrigue and concern, the details remain […]

Posted On January 23, 2025

USCIS Waives COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement for Adjustment of Status Applicants

Effective January 22, 2025, USCIS is waiving all requirements for applicants seeking adjustment of status (green cards) to present proof of COVID-19 vaccination on Form I-693 (Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record). If you have specific questions about your case, feel free to reach out to our office.

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