On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199. In the memo, USCIS argues that adjustment of status under INA § 245 is a matter of discretion and administrative grace — not a right — and characterizes it as...
A foreign company may see strong demand in San Francisco, Los Angeles or another U.S. market before it has a full team here. The challenge is practical: who will lead the setup, hire staff, secure customers and make executive decisions on the ground? For some...
The H-1B visa remains one of the primary ways U.S. employers hire skilled foreign professionals. However, the annual cap on new H-1B visas creates intense competition each year. Understanding how the cap works—and how recent regulatory changes affect the selection...
Efficient global hiring is not just about money, it is also about how fast you can move people. Unique challenges surface during this process because immigration rules shape who can work, where and for how long. If international talent acquisition is part of your...
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented new policies that will significantly impact the processing of various immigration applications, including pausing processing for various benefits requests and ordering the re-review and...
Immigrants who want to become citizens have to meet certain specific standards. Typically, they need to have lawfully resided in the United States for multiple years. They need to pass an extensive background check proving that they have not committed a crime of moral...
Marriage is one of the most common ways for immigrants to enter the United States. Foreign nationals who marry United States citizens may be eligible for spousal visas. They can secure green cards once they enter the country. They may also eventually qualify for...
Reflecting a trend under the new administration to narrow eligibility for certain U.S. immigration benefits, USCIS issued a new Policy Memorandum on August 15, 2025 (PM-602-0188, “Restoring a Rigorous, Holistic, and Comprehensive Good Moral Character Evaluation...
Entrepreneurs and executives often inquire about their eligibility for business or investor visas to enter the U.S. Both visa types facilitate entry through economic activities, but they have distinct rules, goals and eligibility requirements. Understanding these...
Entrepreneurs and executives often inquire about their eligibility for business or investor visas to enter the U.S. Both visa types facilitate entry through economic activities, but they have distinct rules, goals and eligibility requirements. Understanding these...
