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Preparing for a family move to the U.S. needs proper preparation.Before you arrive, it helps to understand what document...
08/19/2026

Preparing for a family move to the U.S. needs proper preparation.

Before you arrive, it helps to understand what documents you will need, how school enrollment works, what to expect when renting without a U.S. credit history, and how health insurance works. It also helps to know which questions should be directed to an immigration attorney, a tax professional, or another specialist.

Our latest guide brings these topics together in one place, with links to official U.S. government resources to help you prepare before your move.

📖 Read the full article: goto.passright.com/family

Disclaimer: This post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, tax, or financial advice. Consult an independent licensed immigration attorney for legal advice and qualified professionals for tax or financial matters. PassRight is a technology company, not a law firm.

USCIS just sent this straight to on its stakeholder email list: the 2022 public charge rule is gone.On July 16, 2026, DH...
08/18/2026

USCIS just sent this straight to on its stakeholder email list: the 2022 public charge rule is gone.

On July 16, 2026, DHS announced a final rule rescinding the Biden-era public charge regulations. It was published in the Federal Register on July 20, and it takes effect September 18, 2026. USCIS has now issued updated Policy Manual guidance to match, and flagged the change directly to attorneys subscribed to its update list.

Here's what it means if you have a Form I-485 pending or planned.

The standard: USCIS will again look at whether an applicant is "likely at any time to become a public charge," based on five factors set by Congress: age, health, family status, assets and financial resources, and education and skills. Your Form I-864 Affidavit of Support still matters here.

The benefits test changes on September 18. For benefits received before that date, only cash assistance for income maintenance and long-term institutional care count against you. For benefits received on or after that date, USCIS can weigh any means-tested public benefit.

Who's affected: most employment-based categories (priority workers, advanced-degree professionals, skilled workers, investors) and most family-based categories are subject to this review. Refugees, asylees, T and U visa holders, VAWA self-petitioners, TPS applicants, and several other humanitarian categories are exempt.

One more detail worth knowing: a public charge finding doesn't automatically mean denial. USCIS can invite an applicant to post a public charge bond (Form I-945) instead, which keeps the case alive if the bond is accepted.

If you're planning to file, or you already have a case in the pipeline, it's worth understanding where you stand before September 18.

This is general information, not legal advice. For how this applies to your specific case, talk to a licensed immigration attorney.

Do you really need investors, a board of directors, or a specific company structure to qualify for an O-1 as a startup f...
07/29/2026

Do you really need investors, a board of directors, or a specific company structure to qualify for an O-1 as a startup founder?
Many founders think the answer is yes. The USCIS Policy Manual says otherwise.

1. Owning 100% of your company is not an O-1 requirement.
2. Raising venture capital is not an O-1 requirement.
3. Having a board of directors is not an O-1 requirement.

Instead, USCIS focuses on different questions, including whether there is a legitimate U.S. petitioner, a genuine work arrangement, and evidence of extraordinary ability.

We explain the most common misconceptions about founder O-1 cases and what the USCIS rules actually say in our latest article.

📖 Read the full guide: goto.passright.com/startup

Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

- Can I open a bank account before getting my SSN?- Should I apply for my SSN as soon as I arrive?- What actually determ...
07/15/2026

- Can I open a bank account before getting my SSN?
- Should I apply for my SSN as soon as I arrive?
- What actually determines my status once I've entered the U.S. My visa or my I-94?

We created The First 30 Days in the U.S. for our clients and decided to share it here as well. We hope it will be useful.
It's a practical, week-by-week roadmap based on official guidance, covering everything from your I-94 and SSN to banking, housing, health insurance, and building your U.S. credit history.

📖 Read the full guide: goto.passright.com/30days



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

The U.S. health insurance system works differently from almost anywhere else in the world.If you're moving to the U.S. o...
07/08/2026

The U.S. health insurance system works differently from almost anywhere else in the world.

If you're moving to the U.S. on an O-1A visa or with an EB-1A green card, you'll usually choose between three paths: a plan through your employer, a Marketplace plan, or a private plan.
What you can get depends on your immigration status, income, employer, and the state where you live.

Each path has its own rules, costs, and deadlines. And timing matters: moving to the U.S. opens an enrollment window that closes after about 60 days, and going without coverage can lead to very high medical bills.

We wrote a guide that explains how each option works, what to check before choosing a plan, and the mistakes new arrivals make most often.
🔗Full guide at the link: goto.passright.com/Health



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

07/06/2026

Episode 8 is available on Visa to Venture Podcast!

In this episode, Jacob J. Sapochnick talks with Brett Chell about his journey from dropping out of high school to building success in the oil and gas industry.

Brett shares how mastering numbers and evolving as a leader shaped his path, why he launched Bricks to create a community for entrepreneurs, and what it’s like navigating U.S. immigration as a Canadian founder.

▶️ Tune in to the full episode of Visa To Venture available on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Can you open a U.S. bank account without a Green Card? In most cases, yes.U.S. law doesn't require a Green Card or an SS...
07/01/2026

Can you open a U.S. bank account without a Green Card? In most cases, yes.

U.S. law doesn't require a Green Card or an SSN to open a basic checking account. Banks have to verify your identity, but they have flexibility in how they do it. Banks often accept a foreign passport, an ITIN, or another government-issued ID.

We put together a practical guide explaining what documents you'll need, when an ITIN can help, and what to do if your first attempt fails.

📖 Read the full guide, link in bio.https://goto.passright.com/Bank



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

Your O-1 visa is approved. Congrats. 🎉The first 90 days after approval can be overwhelming. Having a clear checklist mak...
06/24/2026

Your O-1 visa is approved. Congrats. 🎉

The first 90 days after approval can be overwhelming. Having a clear checklist makes the transition much smoother.

So before you focus on flights, apartments, and settling into life in the U.S., here are a few important things you shouldn't overlook:

✔️ Download and verify your I-94

✔️ Apply for your Social Security Number

✔️ Open a U.S. bank account

✔️ Set up health insurance

✔️ Understand your tax obligations

✔️ Start preserving evidence if a future EB-1A green card may be part of your plans

We've put together a practical guide covering the 10 most important steps to take after your O-1 approval.

🔗 Link in bio.https://goto.passright.com/01



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

Dual EB-1A + EB-2 NIW approval is allowed. The question is whether your case actually supports it.The two categories eva...
05/22/2026

Dual EB-1A + EB-2 NIW approval is allowed. The question is whether your case actually supports it.

The two categories evaluate entirely different things.

EB-1A asks: who are you? EB-2 NIW asks: what are you working on, and why does it matter to the U.S.?

If the answer to both is genuinely strong, filing only one means leaving a strategic option on the table and potentially a priority date advantage.

But both petitions have to be built from one consistent set of verified facts. The evidence can't tell two different stories.

We wrote about it in detail in comments: https://lnkd.in/dKQtYPbu



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

🚨 June 2026 Visa Bulletin is here.June brings significant retrogression for EB-1 and EB-2 applicants from India, with EB...
05/20/2026

🚨 June 2026 Visa Bulletin is here.

June brings significant retrogression for EB-1 and EB-2 applicants from India, with EB-2 India moving backward by approximately 10.5 months.

China remains unchanged for now, but the State Department warned that EB-2 China could still retrogress or even become unavailable later this fiscal year.

USCIS also confirmed that employment-based applicants must continue using the Final Action Dates chart in June.

If your priority date is no longer current, this does not mean your case is denied. Retrogression is a normal part of the annual visa allocation process.

👉 We broke down what changed, who may be affected, and why these updates matter more than many applicants realize.

Full article linked in comments.: https://goto.passright.com/junevb



Disclaimer: PassRight is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Legal services are provided by independent licensed attorneys.

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