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Keywords: U.S. immigration attorney, U.S. visa, USCIS, adjustment of status, I-485, AOS On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, USCIS, issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, a major policy memo addressing adjustment of status, also known as I-485 or AOS. The memo has drawn widespread attention and concern among green card applicants in the United States. It sends a clear message: filing an I-485 in the United States is not automatically approved simply beca

Keywords: US Immigration Attorney, US Green Card, US Visa, H1B, H1B First Time, H1B Lottery, H1B Selection, H1B 2026, H1B Visa 🥳Congratulations to those selected in the H-1B lottery. Getting selected is only the beginning, the actual H-1B petition process still involves several important steps. If you work for a startup or a small company, it is especially important to understand the common issues that may arise during the application. Earlier this year, we shared a post abo

Keywords: US Immigration Attorney, US Green Card, US Visa, H1B, H1B First Time, H1B Lottery, H1B Selection, H1B 2026, H1B Visa Congratulations to those selected in the H-1B lottery. Getting selected is only the beginning, the actual H-1B petition process still involves several important steps. If you work for a startup or a small company, it is especially important to understand the common issues that may arise during the application. Earlier this year, we shared a post about

1100 words, about 2.5 minute to read. Keywords: LLC, C Corporation Starting a business in the United States is an exciting journey — and the good news is that the formation process is nearly identical for both U.S. citizens and non-citizens. Business formation is handled at the state level, and with the right preparation, you can launch your company smoothly and legally. Below is a step-by-step guideline to show you how to start a new business. 🌍Choose Your Business Structur

1300 words, about 3 minute to read. Keywords: USCIS site visit, H-1B on-site inspection, L-1 site visit, FDNS, H-1B compliance, immigration office on-site inspection After H-1B or L-1 work visas are approved, employers and foreign employees still need to remain vigilant regarding compliance risks. In recent years, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through its Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) unit, has significantly increased site visits for ap

1300 words, about 3 minute to read. Keywords: Automatic Extension Cancellation, I-485, Refugee, Asylum, EAD (Employment Authorization Document) Card. On December 4, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its Policy Manual, announcing that the validity period of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for several categories of applicants will be shortened from 5 years to 18 months. This policy has a profound impact on the large number of applican

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) recent U

On September 19, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Nonimmigrant Workers”, requiring H-1B holders who have not paid the new $100,000 fee to be prohibited from entering or reentering the United States under H-1B status. The proclamation went into effect on September 21, 2025, at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time, and is valid for one year. Initially, the announcement was vaguely worded, suggesting that all H-1B holders enterin