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News & EventsCan You Travel to the United States Without a Visa After a Non-Prosecution Disposition In Japan?
Can You Travel to the United States Without a Visa After a Non-Prosecution Disposition In Japan? A Comprehensive Legal Guide Many individuals with a prior arrest record still need to travel to the United States for business trips or personal travel. As a result, we...
The Elevation of Discretion: Analyzing USCIS’s New High Bar for Adjustment of Status An In-Depth Briefing on Policy Memorandum PM-620-1099 & Client Defense Strategies
On May 22, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum (PM) PM-620-1099, introducing a paradigm-shifting standard for evaluating Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. The memorandum characterizes...
DOL Proposes Major Increase to Prevailing Wage Levels for H-1B and PERM Programs
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has released a proposed rule that could significantly reshape wage requirements for employers hiring foreign professionals. If implemented, the rule would directly affect H-1B, H-1B1, E-3 nonimmigrant programs, as well as the PERM...
April 2026 Visa Bulletin Shows Broad Forward Movement in Employment-Based Categories; USCIS Will Accept Adjustment Filings Based on Dates for Filing
The U.S. Department of State’s April 2026 Visa Bulletin continues recent forward movement across employment-based immigrant categories. USCIS has confirmed it will accept employment-based adjustment of status (AOS) applications in April based on the Dates for Filing...
Prudential Revocation of Nonimmigrant Visas After Arrests or Criminal Convictions — Practice, Risks, and Practical Strategies
Prudential Revocation of Nonimmigrant Visas After Arrests or Criminal Convictions — Practice, Risks, and Practical Strategies This article addresses the increasing use of prudential visa revocation by consular officers when they learn of an applicant’s arrest or...
Navigating the ATLAS System: What Clients Need to Know
ATLAS is the U.S. Department of State’s visa appointment and case-management platform and enforces strict operational rules that materially affect application strategy, timing, and risk. Practitioners and clients should plan with these constraints in mind: one...
How to Prepare for a U.S. Naturalization Application in 2026
Naturalization (Form N‑400) is no longer a routine “last step.” USCIS now treats many N‑400 filings as discretionary adjudications and, in some cases, enforcement touchpoints. That means thorough pre-filing screening and deliberate decision‑making are essential....
Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Lottery
The initial registration period for the fiscal year 2027 H-1B lottery is expected to start in early March 2025 and remain open for at least 14 calendar days. Learn more about what you can expect during the upcoming H-1B lottery season, including the introduction of a...
How Social Media Can Affect U.S. Immigration Applications (2025–2026)
In 2025 and 2026, social media has become more than a personal diary or professional networking tool—it can also be a meaningful factor in U.S. immigration applications. While many applicants focus on documents like passports, financial records, employment history,...
USCIS Interviews Amid Increased ICE Enforcement
In recent months, there has been a noticeable uptick in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions during interviews at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices, particularly in certain locations in California. We have heard reports have...