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08 Jul 2026

I filed my I-485 application and left my sponsoring employer before it had been pending for 180 days. What happens if my employer withdraws the underlying I-140 petition before then? Can I still use AC21 portability?

Answer AC21 portability, in part, requires that the I-485 application must have been pending for at least 180 days, and the I-140 petition remained approved through that point. If the employer withdraws the I-140 before the I-485 has been pending for 180 days, then the requirements...

11:58 / Employment Based / FAQs / For Individuals / Resident
01 Jul 2026

A Simple Explanation of Lawful Status, Authorized Stay, and Unlawful Presence

A person living in the United States on a visa may hear terms such as “out of status,” “authorized stay,” and “unlawful presence.” Although these phrases can sound similar, they have distinct legal meanings. Understanding the difference can be important, because it may affect whether...

16:04 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Worker
30 Jun 2026

When is the EB5 investment amount expected to increase? How much will it increase, and which EB5 categories are affected?

Answer The law requires the EB5 investment amount to be adjusted for inflation starting January 1, 2027 and again every five years thereafter. The exact amounts have not yet been announced, but both the standard investment amount and the reduced amount for investments in targeted employment...

14:21 / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / FAQs / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / Resident
23 Jun 2026

Supreme Court: Border Officers Need No Heightened Proof to Treat Returning Green Card Holders with Criminal Issues as Seeking Admission

In a decision with real consequences for lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who travel internationally, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on 23.Jun.2026, that a border officer does not need clear and convincing evidence that a green card holder committed a crime before treating that person as...

14:06 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident / Travel / USCIS News
16 Jun 2026

July 2026 Visa Bulletin

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the July 2026 Visa Bulletin. There is forward movement in select employment-based categories, while certain employment-based categories retrogress. All cutoff dates listed below refer to the final action chart (i.e., Chart A), unless otherwise specified. Visa Bulletin Summary Employment-Based,...

17:07 / Consulates / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin
16 Jun 2026

I am applying for naturalization but have heard that USCIS is not scheduling oath ceremonies for many applicants, even when the interview goes well. Am I allowed to travel internationally while my naturalization application is pending?

Answer Yes. In general, applicants may travel internationally while their naturalization applications are pending. However, it is important to avoid any scheduling conflicts with USCIS appointments. Applicants also should ensure that any travel does not affect their ability to satisfy the continuous residence and physical presence...

09:30 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals / Travel / USCIS News
09 Jun 2026

NewsFlash! DOS Launches Pilot Program for $750 Expedited B-1/B-2 Visa Interview Appointments

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published a temporary final rule (TFR) creating a new $750 fee that will allow certain business and tourism visa applicants to secure an expedited visa interview appointment. The TFR is effective from 01.Jul.2026 through 31.Dec.2026. The new service...

17:05 / B-1 / B-2 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel / Visitor
08 Jun 2026

USCIS May Now Deny Benefit Requests with Invalid Signatures

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued an interim final rule giving officers the discretion to deny, rather than simply reject, a benefit request found to have an invalid signature after the case has been accepted for processing. Why this Matters Previously, requests with invalid signatures...

11:58 / Citizen / EB5 Investor / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Investor / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker