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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
Continue Reading USCIS Finalizes Wage Weighted H-1B Cap Selection Rule, Effective Feb. 27, 2026

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program remains a powerful pathway to U.S. permanent residency while supporting economic growth and job creation. Investors who act strategically—by filing early, documenting comprehensively, and monitoring compliance—may be best positioned for success.
Continue Reading Top 26 EB-5 Insights for Investors in 2026

The U.S. government is rapidly expanding its use of AI across immigration and visa adjudications. While much of the public discussion focuses on efficiency and enforcement, these developments carry concrete

Continue Reading The US Government’s Expanding Use of AI in Immigration Adjudications: Considerations for Employers and Investors

Below is a detailed analysis of the Gold Card program’s structure, requirements, risks, and how it compares to the long-established EB-5 investor visa category.
Continue Reading The Gold Card Program Explained—And How It Compares to EB-5

On Dec. 2, 2025, USCIS issued a policy memorandum PM-602-0192 directing officers to place an adjudicative hold on all pending asylum applications (Form I-589), regardless of nationality and most pending immigration benefit requests – such as green cards, adjustment of status, travel documents, naturalization, etc. – filed by nationals of 19 countries designated as “high risk,” regardless of the entry date. Continue Reading USCIS Halts Processing for Pending Asylum Applications and Immigration Benefit Request from 19 ‘High-Risk’ Countries

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to issue formal notifications initiating audits of EB-5 Regional Centers under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA)’s authority.

The RIA

Continue Reading USCIS Continues EB-5 Regional Center Audits Under the Reform and Integrity Act

The newly released USCIS proposed fee rule includes reductions to several key EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program filing fees.

At a time when USCIS fees have largely trended upward due to

Continue Reading EB-5 Filing Fees Set to Decrease Under New USCIS Fee Rule