DOJ issued an interim final rule changing BIA appeal procedures. These include shorter deadlines to file appeals, new limits on briefing, & changes to how appeals are reviewed. The point? To streamline appeals & reduce BIA backlog. Will it work? TBD....
Strategic options for affected workers, including those on H-4 EAD who may need to change status if work authorization is restricted are the topics under discussion in the February 2026 podcast for employers and their representatives. Also addressed are the specifics of weighted registration and...
For foreign nationals awaiting a green card, the lengthy processing times for form I-485 applications for adjustment of status can create uncertainty about career opportunities. Many applicants wonder whether they can accept a new job offer, pursue a promotion, or make other employment changes while...
Answer Unfortunately, to qualify for the EB1(c) category, one must have worked as a manager or executive for a company related to the U.S. petitioner. (03.Feb.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here....
Answer Yes, as long as the position otherwise qualifies for H1B, the case may be filed for a position that is part time. (03.Feb.2026)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more...
Answer The USCIS policy manual states, “any document containing a foreign language submitted in support of a benefit request must be accompanied by a full English language translation.[32] The translator must certify that the translation is complete and accurate, and that the translator is competent to...
USCIS announced the FY27 H1B cap registration: 04-19.Mar.2026. New weighted selection favors higher-skilled & higher-paid workers. Due to complexity and limited bandwidth, start your case with us ASAP to secure filing support. Read more. ...
Today, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the H1B registration period for fiscal year 2027 (FY27) will start at noon Eastern Time (ET) on March 4, 2026, and end at noon ET on March 19, 2026. Background on Registration Process In order to submit...
On January 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska granted summary judgment against USCIS in an Administrative Procedure Act challenge to the agency’s denial of an EB-1A (extraordinary ability) petition. In Mukherji v. Miller, the court vacated USCIS’s denial of the...
A federal judge in Nebraska (28.Jan.2026) granted summary judgment against USCIS, sending EB-1A denial back to USCIS to approve it. Court found USCIS’s “final merits determination” with 2-step Kazarian approach unlawful, under the APA. We think this ruling will influence other cases. If your EB1...
