Understanding the Visa Bulletin
We often provide updates on the Visa Bulletin, so that our clients can estimate when a visa number may be available to obtain a green card. We understand the [...]
Green Card Visa Number Predictions
It’s that time again! Charlie Oppenhiem of the Department of State has shared updates on the visa bulletin. Charlie gave us insights into visa number availability for employment-based green card [...]
Government Requires COVID-19 Vaccinations for Green Card Applicants
As a part of the green card process, applicants must do a routine medical exam. The medical screening is meant to protect the health of the United States population. The [...]
Employment Authorization Document Validity Extended to 2 Years
The government has changed its policy on the validity period for employment authorization documents (EADs). Effective immediately, EADs will now be valid for two years for applicants with pending adjustment [...]
Immigration Changes in Biden’s First Months
President Biden promised substantial immigration reform as a part of his campaign. After his first 100 days in office, we take a look at the changes that have been made [...]
Green Card Visa Number Availability Fluctuates from Pandemic
It’s that time again! Charlie Oppenhiem of the Department of State has provided updates on the visa bulletin. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused uncertainty in many aspects of life. The [...]
New Public Charge Rule No Longer in Effect
The Biden administration ended the use of the new Public Charge rule put into place by the last administration. The 2019 version of the Public Charge rule affected green card [...]
Immigrant Visa Travel Ban Revoked
The previous administration temporarily stopped the entry of new green card holders into the United States. They argued that these immigrants would take jobs of U.S. citizens during the economic [...]
Discretionary Employment Authorization Limited to 1 Year
Many green card applicants are able to apply for employment authorization in the U.S. while their application remains pending. The government grants employment authorization documents in its discretion. Such [...]
Another Win in Court for Immigrants
A federal court has struck down two restrictive regulations that the government rushed through. Through these new rules, the government sought to make the application process more difficult for H-1B [...]