Quick Take: USCIS May 21, 2026 Policy Memo on Adjustment of Status On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 addressing adjustment of status under INA section 245. The memo emphasizes that adjustment of status is a discretionary form of relief and...
Unfortunately, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has drastically changed its enforcement approaches over the past 12 months. ICE’s increasingly aggressive tactics have instilled fear in immigrant communities, including green card holders, naturalized U.S....
The March 2026 H-1B lottery will no longer be entirely random. Instead, selections will be weighted based on the wage level offered to the H-1B candidate. Each H-1B position is assigned four wage levels, determined by occupation and geographic location. For...
The White House Has Updated Travel Ban Countries, effective January 1, 2026 at 12:01 am EST. Bold below for new additions. Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the Security of the United States – The White House The full ban update and...
It is speculated that as a result of the ICE raid at the Hyundai plant in Georgia, the State Department has created a new B-1 visitor category. 9 FAM 402.2-5(E)(2) (U) Specialized Trainers a. (U) An applicant may qualify as a specialized trainer eligible for a B-1 if...
USCIS has issued significant updates regarding the $100K H-1B fee. The agency has clarified that the fee does not apply to the following situations: H-1B amendments H-1B changes of status H-1B extensions of stay Based on a plain reading of the new guidance (H-1B...