The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has finalized a rule increasing USCIS premium processing fees beginning March 1, 2026. If you plan to request premium processing using Form I-907,
As an employment-based immigration attorney, I regularly advise U.S. employers on H-1B strategy, compliance, and workforce planning. My practice includes preparing and filing H-1B petitions, extensions, amendments, and change of
The H-1B lottery system is undergoing a major structural change. A new rule published in the Federal Register replaces the traditional random lottery with a wage-based weighted selection process for
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced major updates to the 2025 naturalization civics test that will take effect on October 20, 2025. The updated naturalization test will
A familial relationship is not necessarily fatal to an employer’s PERM filing, but it increases scrutiny of the PERM process by the Department of Labor (“DOL”). When the employer has properly disclosed the familial relationship on their Form 9089, also known as the “PERM Application”, the DOL typically requires a full inspection of the case that includes requests for additional information.
You’re exploring options to migrate to the United States and realize that your journey could begin by starting a business within the U.S. as an E-2 investor.
Have you ever wondered why simply registering your business with the state and setting up a domain name isn’t sufficient to safeguard your brand?
In the dynamic landscape of employment and immigration, the Permanent Labor Certification Process (“PERM”) is a prominent gateway for foreign nationals seeking to obtain lawful permanent residency in the United States.
