1300 words, about 3 minutes to read. On October 29, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued an Interim Final Rule, officially terminating the 540-day automatic extension policy for most Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applications. This policy change has broad implications and will directly affect applicants who rely on EADs to maintain lawful employment in the United States. Under the new rule, all EAD renewal applications filed on

Since the Trump Administration took office earlier this year, USCIS and DHS have introduced sweeping reforms that have significantly impacted marriage-based green card applications. Effective August 1, 2025 , USCIS has issued updated guidance regarding family-based immigration adjudications , granting officers greater discretion  in case evaluation and decision. We have assisted numerous clients through these new challenges, and we want to share key insights based on 1) recen

In the past, H-1B lottery selection was largely a game of luck. Whether you were a high-paying role at a big tech company or a newly graduated candidate, everyone essentially had the same chance. Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released a proposed rule (NPRM) introducing the weighted selection process . This proposal would factor in education and wage levels, giving higher-paid and higher-skilled positions a better chance in the H-1B lottery. The