Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC

Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC http://www.cilawgroup.com The Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC is a boutique law firm based in Washington, DC specializing exclusively in U.S.

immigration and nationality law. We serve corporate and individual clients throughout the U.S. and internationally. We are proud to be able to offer practical, prompt and professional immigration and employment compliance legal advice to our clients.

The U.S. State Department, working in close collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has an...
05/26/2026

The U.S. State Department, working in close collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for applicants chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year (FY) 2026. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) strictly limits the number of employment-based immigrant [...]

The post EB-2 India Per-Country Limit Reached for FY 2026 – Visa Issuance and Approvals Paused Through September 30 appeared first on Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC .

The U.S. State Department, working in close collaboration with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has announced that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for applicants chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year (FY) 2026.....

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum (“PM-602-0199”), which lays out the agency’s view that Adjustment of Sta...
05/25/2026

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum (“PM-602-0199”), which lays out the agency’s view that Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) under INA § 245(a) is an “extraordinary” form of relief and a matter of “discretion and administrative grace”. The memorandum emphasizes that the adjustment process is not designed to supersede regular consular processing of [...]

The post Employer & Applicant Advisory: In-Depth Analysis of USCIS Policy Memorandum on I-485 Adjustment of Status Discretion and Consular Processing (PM-602-0199) appeared first on Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC .

On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued Policy Memorandum (“PM-602-0199”), which lays out the agency’s view that Adjustment of Status (Form I-485) under INA § 245(a) is an "extraordinary" form of relief and a matter of "discretion and administrative grace". The memorandum emphasizes that the adjustment...

Weekly Newsletter: June 2026 Visa Bulletin; N-400 Naturalization Eligibility Requirements; H-1B Cap Alternatives – Vol....
05/14/2026

Weekly Newsletter: June 2026 Visa Bulletin; N-400 Naturalization Eligibility Requirements; H-1B Cap Alternatives – Vol. XIX, No. 19 -

The U.S. State Department has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year.  The headline in this month’s Visa Bulletin is the noticeable retrogression in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories for India, contrasted with significant advancements in several...

The U.S. State Department has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal y...
05/14/2026

The U.S. State Department has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year. The headline in this month’s Visa Bulletin is the noticeable retrogression in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories for India, contrasted with significant advancements in several Family-Sponsored categories—particularly the 5-month leap forward for F2A [...]

The post June 2026 Visa Bulletin – USCIS Continues to Use Final Action Dates for EB Filings Causing Further Retrogression for India appeared first on Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC .

The U.S. State Department has released the June 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the ninth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year. The headline in this month's Visa Bulletin is the noticeable retrogression in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories for India, contrasted with significant advancements in several Famil...

Weekly Newsletter: Most Common H-1B RFE Issues; Guide to USCIS Customer Service Line; Selective Service Registration R...
05/07/2026

Weekly Newsletter: Most Common H-1B RFE Issues; Guide to USCIS Customer Service Line; Selective Service Registration Requirement – Vol. XIX, No. 18 -

Navigating the H-1B work visa program can be a daunting task for both employers and foreign professionals.   USCIS’s adjudication standards change from time to time based on political and other factors making the H-1B program subject to varying degrees of scrutiny.   This scrutiny is most ofte...

Weekly Newsletter: USCIS Increases Background Checks; What to Expect During Biometrics; What to Do After I-485 Approv...
04/30/2026

Weekly Newsletter: USCIS Increases Background Checks; What to Expect During Biometrics; What to Do After I-485 Approval – Vol. XIX, No. 17 -

Starting earlier this year, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been increasing the scrutiny and vetting under policy guidance that significantly limits the reuse of photos for immigration documents, including Green Cards, Reentry Permits and Certificates of Citizenship.  This c...

Weekly Newsletter: H-1B Cap Season Deadline for Filings June 30; LCA Wage Level Mismatch RFE/NOIRs; GC Holders & Reent...
04/23/2026

Weekly Newsletter: H-1B Cap Season Deadline for Filings June 30; LCA Wage Level Mismatch RFE/NOIRs; GC Holders & Reentry Permits – Vol. XIX, No. 16 -

USCIS has officially completed the lottery, and selection notices are actively populating in employer and attorney myUSCIS accounts. This year marks a historic and highly anticipated shift: it is the very first selection process conducted under the new wage-based weighted system, fundamentally chang...

Weekly Newsletter: May 2026 Bulletin: I-485 Filing Date Retrogression; Marriage I-485 Interview Script; Actions After G...
04/16/2026

Weekly Newsletter: May 2026 Bulletin: I-485 Filing Date Retrogression; Marriage I-485 Interview Script; Actions After GC Approval – Vol. XIX, No. 15 -

The U.S. State Department has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the eighth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year.  The headline in this month’s Visa Bulletin is the noticeable lack of movement across nearly all Employment-Based categories, contrasted with significant advancements in ...

The U.S. State Department has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the eighth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal y...
04/16/2026

The U.S. State Department has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the eighth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year. The headline in this month’s Visa Bulletin is the noticeable lack of movement across nearly all Employment-Based categories, contrasted with significant advancements in several Family-Sponsored categories—particularly the 6-month leap forward for F2A Final [...]

The post May 2026 Visa Bulletin – USCIS Shifts to Final Action Dates Causing EB Filing Retrogression appeared first on Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC .

The U.S. State Department has released the May 2026 Visa Bulletin which is the eighth Visa Bulletin for the new fiscal year. The headline in this month's Visa Bulletin is the noticeable lack of movement across nearly all Employment-Based categories, contrasted with significant advancements in severa...

A marriage-based I-485 interview is a structured but conversational process designed to confirm key aspects of the appli...
04/13/2026

A marriage-based I-485 interview is a structured but conversational process designed to confirm key aspects of the application and the eligibility for I-485 approval. While every interview follows a similar format, each case is unique — and preparation makes a meaningful difference. Understanding the questions, bringing the correct documentation, and being ready to explain any [...]

The post Sample Marriage-Based I-485 Interview Script appeared first on Capitol Immigration Law Group PLLC .

A marriage-based I-485 interview is a structured but conversational process designed to confirm key aspects of the application and the eligibility for I-485 approval. While every interview follows a similar format, each case is unique — and preparation makes a meaningful difference. Understanding ...

Weekly Newsletter: Selected H-1Bs & OPT Cap-Gap Extensions; Cap-Exempt Employers Guide; Visa Stamp To be Applied at Hom...
04/09/2026

Weekly Newsletter: Selected H-1Bs & OPT Cap-Gap Extensions; Cap-Exempt Employers Guide; Visa Stamp To be Applied at Home Country – Vol. XIX, No. 14 -

Spring and early summer are generally busy period for recent foreign college graduates as far as employment immigration is concerned.  On one hand, foreign college graduates are either applying for their initial term OPT, their 24-month STEM extensions (if they qualify) or their H-1B work visas und...

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