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Silmi Law is a full-service law firm focused on immigration and personal injury, providing tailored legal strategies to help clients achieve their goals and protect their rights.

06/19/2026

⚠️ Important update if you're from India and waiting on your green card.
The June Visa Bulletin just hit and it's not good news.
After a significant advancement in May, the EB-2 and EB-3 India dates retrogressed by 10.5 months. 📉
Here's what that means in plain terms:
🚫 No more Adjustment of Status approvals for EB-2 or EB-3 India for the rest of the fiscal year, that's June, July, August, and September.
And Attorney Silmi expects those dates to retrogress even further in the July, August, and September bulletins.
If you've been waiting, planning, or expecting movement this year, you need to know this now. 🗓️
🎥 Watch the full video for the complete breakdown.
📩 Have questions about how this affects your case? Reach out at SilmiLaw.com we're here to help you navigate what comes next.

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a testament to the power of freedom and the promise of opportunity for all.🇺🇸 Every visa...
06/19/2026

Today, we celebrate Juneteenth, a testament to the power of freedom and the promise of opportunity for all.
🇺🇸 Every visa petition we fight for is rooted in the same values: dignity, possibility, and the right to build a future. Whether through civil rights or immigration advocacy, we're committed to helping talented professionals worldwide pursue their American dreams.
🤝 Learn more at SilmiLaw.com

06/18/2026

💡 Did you know you might be able to get a green card without an employer sponsor?
That's exactly what a National Interest Waiver (NIW) makes possible. 🇺🇸✨
The NIW is an EB-2-level self-petition, meaning YOU are in control of your own immigration journey. No employer required. No permanent job offer needed. No PERM labor certification process to go through.
Whether you're a researcher, scientist, entrepreneur, engineer, or highly skilled professional, if your work benefits the U.S., you may qualify for this incredible pathway to a green card.
🎥 Watch the full video on our YouTube channel.
📩 Ready to find out if you qualify? Visit us at SilmiLaw.com

Family sponsorship isn't limited to immediate family.👨👩👧👦 Extended family: siblings, adult children, and others can abso...
06/18/2026

Family sponsorship isn't limited to immediate family.
👨👩👧👦 Extended family: siblings, adult children, and others can absolutely sponsor you too.
The key difference?
💡 Immediate family has faster processing. Extended family falls under family preference categories (F2A, F2B, F3, F4) with different timelines, but still viable.
Understanding which preference category applies to you?
That's where strategy matters. That's the difference between clarity and confusion. 🇺🇸
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🚨 JULY VISA BULLETIN: Employment-Based Crisis for IndiaThe July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings critical news for EB-2 applica...
06/17/2026

🚨 JULY VISA BULLETIN: Employment-Based Crisis for India
The July 2026 Visa Bulletin brings critical news for EB-2 applicants chargeable to India—the category is now completely UNAVAILABLE for the remainder of FY 2026.
📌 What Changed This Month:
📌 EB-2 (India): UNAVAILABLE, Pro-rated limit reached
📌 EB-1 (India): Retrogressed from June 1, 2023 → October 15, 2022
📌 EB-5 Unreserved (India): UNAVAILABLE, Annual limit exhausted
📌 DV-2026: Final deadline September 30, 2026 (visa year expires)
📌 EB-2 (China): Under monitoring, retrogression possible
📌 EB-3 (Philippines): Under monitoring, retrogression possible

💡 What This Means for You:
If you're an EB-2 applicant from India, your green card path just shifted. You cannot advance under this employment-based category. If you're in DV-2026, you have ~3 months left to finalize your visa.
Consider the NIW Alternative: National Interest Waiver (EB-2) doesn't require employer sponsorship or PERM labor certification. You control your timeline, not the visa bulletin. For advanced degree holders and professionals, this is your independent path forward.

⚠️ Critical Alert: October will likely bring further updates. Don't wait. The employment-based visa system is tightening.
⚖️ Reflective Question: If your current visa category has frozen, what's your Plan B?
📩 Don't navigate this alone. Get expert guidance now:
👉 www.silmilaw.com/consultation

06/16/2026

🚨 The June Visa Bulletin just signaled what's ahead for India EB-2 & EB-3: No visa availability through the end of the fiscal year.
After May's brief advancement, we're back in retrogression, and it will continue. ❌ No adjustments of status. No immigrant visas.
If this affects your timeline, 🎯 now is the time to think strategically about your options.

He came to us after 3 EB-1A attempts, each one ended with a NOID and a withdrawal. He didn't give up. He came back stron...
06/16/2026

He came to us after 3 EB-1A attempts, each one ended with a NOID and a withdrawal. He didn't give up. He came back stronger, did the work, and trusted us to build the case the right way.
The fourth time? Approved. ✅
This is why case strategy matters. Having strong credentials is only part of it; how you present them makes all the difference.
🌐 SilmiLaw.com

Citation count is important, but it won't win your EB-1A on its own. 📊USCIS doesn't just count numbers. They want to kno...
06/15/2026

Citation count is important, but it won't win your EB-1A on its own. 📊
USCIS doesn't just count numbers. They want to know who cited you, why it mattered, and what impact it had. Without that context, even a strong h-index won't be enough.
Three things to remember:
✔ Independent citations carry the weight, self-citations don't count
✔ Publications satisfy one criterion, you still need two more
✔ Expert opinion letters are what turn data into a compelling case
Build it right from the start.
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06/12/2026

Meeting 3 EB-1A criteria is not enough if they don't tell the right story. ⚠️
Here's the hard truth:
📝 Publications ✅
⚖️ Judging the work of others ✅
🏛️ Membership ✅
And still denied. ❌
Why? Because USCIS isn't just counting checkboxes. They're asking one question:
"Is this person operating at the highest level of their profession?" 🔝
If your case can't answer yes to that, through critical role, significant contributions, and recognition within your field, the criteria you do meet won't save you.
This is one of the most common reasons strong candidates lose their petition. Not because they aren't qualified. Because the case wasn't built to prove it. 💼
That's exactly what we fix. 📅 Book your free 30-min review at SilmiLaw.com

06/11/2026

🥺✨ This is why we do what we do...
Our team witnessed something we never get tired of seeing: the face of someone who just heard the words that will change their life forever.
"Your client was just granted asylum." ⚖️🕊️
We don't do this for recognition. We do it for that smile. For that moment when someone can finally breathe and feel safe.
This is what it means to fight for our clients truly, with everything we have, no matter the obstacles. 🌎❤️
If you're looking for a team that genuinely cares, that won't back down when things get hard, that will stand by your side from day one...
Trust us with your case. We are so grateful, and we are so happy for our client. 🕊️
📩 Visit us at SilmiLaw.com or reach out today.

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