On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, outlining a change to the adjustment of status process under Form I-485.
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USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026
USCIS has finalized a major restructuring of the H-1B cap selection process. In the upcoming FY 2027 H-1B cap season, the traditional random lottery will be replaced with a wage weighted selection system, giving candidates with higher DOL
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Potential Immigration Policies in a Second Trump Administration
In anticipation of a second Trump administration, employers should prepare for changes in immigration policies. Based on previous actions and campaign statements, there may be a renewed focus on immigration
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SEC Division of Examinations 2025 Priorities
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations (Division) announced its 2025 examination priorities (Exam Priorities) Oct. 21, 2024. These priorities address areas of concern based on recent examinations, and
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US Ends COVID-19 Testing Requirement for Inbound Air Travelers
As of June 12, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer requires air passengers traveling to the United States from a foreign country to show a
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Post Offering Obligations for EB-5 Issuers: “You Closed, Now What?”
Congratulations! You have subscribed EB-5 investors, closed your offering, and provided the EB-5 funds to the project. Now what? As a general matter, EB-5 investors are either non-managing members of
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U.S. District Court for District of Columbia Issues Important Decision in Favor of EB-5 Investors
In the matter of Huashan Zhang, et al. v. United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, et al. (United States District Court for the District of Columbia, Nov. 30, 2018), plaintiffs
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President Trump Issues Proclamation on Travel Ban
On Sept. 24, 2017, President Trump issued a Proclamation imposing new limitations on visa issuance and travel to the United States for nationals of eight countries entitled “Presidential Proclamation
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The Potential for Unprecedented Use of the Congressional Review Act to Roll Back Obama Administration Rules
Much attention has been focused of late on the impact that the incoming president will have on President Obama’s executive orders and rulemaking relative to a great number of issues
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The UK Votes to Leave the European Union
The UK voted on June 23, 2016, to leave the European Union. The timetable for the UK’s exit, the terms of exit, and the UK’s post-exit relationship with the European
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