Recent data does not foreclose NIW or EB-1A petitions; it reinforces the importance of selecting the appropriate category, presenting a clear and credible record of achievement, and documenting the U.S. benefit with specificity.
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On Feb. 22, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it would suspend Global Entry arrival processing nationwide due to the ongoing partial federal government shutdown.
DHS announced the suspension as part of a broader set of emergency measures designed to conserve funding and personnel during the lapse in appropriations. According to DHS
On June 12, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Alert announcing updates to the USCIS Policy Manual. The updated guidance clarifies how and when USCIS must disclose derogatory information to benefit requestors before issuing an adverse decision.
The Policy Manual identifies several categories of derogatory information
On Jan. 2, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule adjusting its civil monetary penalties for inflation for 2025. The updated penalty amounts apply to violations that occurred after Nov. 2, 2015, and are assessed on or after Jan. 2, 2025.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has increased penalties for
USCIS has extended green card validity for lawful permanent residents who are awaiting the approval of their Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Initially, USCIS extended green card validity by 12 months for applicants who filed Form I-90 while their renewal applications were pending. In September 2022, USCIS further extended the automatic extension
On July 22, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it will be adding a new field of study to the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Designated Degree Program List: Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204). This program applies economic concepts to analyze environmental issues like pollution, land use, and conservation policies, incorporating cost-benefit
In preparation for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap season, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is holding “Tech Talks” to delve into the latest USCIS organizational account updates. In the session held Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, USCIS confirmed that registrants for this year’s cap will need to possess a valid, unexpired
To foster greater global connections and enhance bilateral relationships, China has announced an expansion of its visa-free policy for travelers from certain countries. Starting in early December 2023 and lasting until November 2024, passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and Malaysia will have the opportunity to enter China without first applying
In the wake of the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan in August 2021, Greenberg Traurig embarked on a pro bono campaign to assist hundreds of Afghan nationals in applying for humanitarian parole. These individuals, many of whom spent decades working alongside the United States in Afghanistan, faced uncertain futures. GT, in a cross-practice initiative