Immigration News

Laws and regulations change often. We stay up-to-date with the latest news and publish all the important updates, including our analysis, as soon as they become available.

Immigration News Articles

  • February 2022 visa bulletin

    December 2024 Visa Bulletin: Analysis & Predictions Including EB2 Priority Date India

    Published on November 13, 2024

    One of the most significant parts of getting a green card in the U.S. is waiting for your priority date to be current. For those who have invested the time, effort, and money into an immigrant visa, questions arise such as “How long will it take for my date to be current?” and “Can I…

  • trump immigration predictions

    Reflecting on Potential Immigration Changes Under a Future Trump Presidency

    Published on November 06, 2024

    With Donald Trump winning the 2024 presidential election and set to take office again in January 2025, it’s natural to wonder how his previous immigration policies might shape the future. His first term was marked by strict immigration measures affecting both legal immigrants and those without documentation. Here’s a look at how his administration’s past…

  • dv lottery 2023

    FY2026 Diversity Visa: Green Card Lottery Registration Opens October 2, 2024

    Published on October 04, 2024

    What is Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery? The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced the submission dates for the 2026 Diversity Visa Green Card lottery. Electronic entry submission begins at noon on October 2, 2024 and closes at 12PM EST on November 5, 2024. All submissions must be made through the electronic system and those…

  • EB1a criteria update

    USCIS Policy Update Clarifies Requirements for EB-1A and Extraordinary Ability Visas

    Published on October 02, 2024

    USCIS has introduced important clarifications that make it easier for individuals to qualify for the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability and other high-skilled visa categories. These updates bring more flexibility to the evaluation of key criteria, expanding the type of evidence applicants can use to prove their extraordinary achievements. 1. Team Awards Now Recognized USCIS now counts…

  • cap-gap opt

    September 30th Deadline for F-1 OPT Cap-Gap Employment with Pending H-1B

    Published on September 10, 2024

    In the 2024-25 H-1B season, we saw many visa petitions from candidates who are currently on F-1 status and working in the U.S. under the optional practical training (OPT) program. A large portion of these F-1 visa holders rely on the OPT cap-gap rule to continue their employment after the OPT expires on April 1st…

  • STEM OPT policy update

    STEM OPT Policy Update

    Published on August 28, 2024

    USCIS recently issued a memo with updated guidance on the timeframe students can be eligible for optional practical training (OPT) if the fields of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. It also further defines guidance on school transfers, study and grace periods and more. About Optional Practical Training (OPT) Practical training is a type of work…