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Visa expiration can create uncertainty, but options may still be available depending on your circumstances.Planning ahea...
08/29/2026

Visa expiration can create uncertainty, but options may still be available depending on your circumstances.

Planning ahead is key.

Filing Form I-130 is an important step in family-based immigration. Understanding the process can help you prepare for w...
08/29/2026

Filing Form I-130 is an important step in family-based immigration. Understanding the process can help you prepare for what comes next and avoid unnecessary surprises.

Birthright citizenship has been in the spotlight following recent discussions about potential legal challenges to longst...
08/28/2026

Birthright citizenship has been in the spotlight following recent discussions about potential legal challenges to longstanding U.S. citizenship rules.

While there have been calls to revisit the issue, no changes have been made to existing birthright citizenship laws. Individuals born in the United States continue to receive citizenship under the current legal framework.

Understanding how citizenship is acquired can help families make informed decisions about their immigration journey.

DHS Proposes Additional H-1B FeeThis information is available on the USCIS website. We are a private immigration law fi...
08/28/2026

DHS Proposes Additional H-1B Fee
This information is available on the USCIS website. We are a private immigration law firm providing support and guidance.
Release Date: 08/24/2026

WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing to establish a $103,265 fee for all H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The proposed fee would be paid at the time of filing and would be imposed in addition to all other applicable fees or payments.
The proposed fee would generate revenue to recover a portion of the federal government’s costs for administering the lawful immigration system. These costs include adjudication of immigration benefits, fraud detection and national security vetting, systems modernization, records and fee collection operations, immigration court operations, consular visa processing, labor standards enforcement, and interagency coordination. DHS estimates the proposed fee would generate approximately $8.8 billion annually, based on a projected annual volume of 85,000 H-1B cap-subject petitions.
“The proposed H-1B fee is intended to recover the costs incurred across the federal government to adjudicate, vet, and support lawful immigration programs that otherwise must be funded by taxpayers,” said U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Zach Kahler.
Under the proposed rule, the additional fee would not apply to H-1B petitions that are not subject to the cap, such as petitions filed by certain nonprofit research organizations, governmental research organizations, and institutions of higher education. The number of cap-subject H-1B visas (or grants of status) issued annually is limited to 65,000, with an additional 20,000 for aliens who have earned a master’s or higher degree from a U.S. institution of higher education.
For more information, see the notice of proposed rulemaking.

Traveling outside the United States while an immigration application is pending can have serious consequences. Advance P...
08/21/2026

Traveling outside the United States while an immigration application is pending can have serious consequences. Advance Parole may be available in certain situations.

Every immigration journey is unique. While some paths may take longer than expected, persistence and preparation can mak...
08/20/2026

Every immigration journey is unique. While some paths may take longer than expected, persistence and preparation can make all the difference.

USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18This information is availab...
08/20/2026

USCIS to Publish New Edition of Form I-485; Older Editions Will Be Rejected Starting Sept. 18
This information is available on the USCIS website. We are a private immigration law firm providing support and guidance.
Release Date : 08/19/2026

On Sept. 18, 2026, USCIS will publish a revised edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date: 09/18/26). The form has been revised to align with the recently announced Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility Final Rule.
The 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 replaces the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485.
USCIS is providing a preview version of the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 and its instructions because there is no grace period for accepting the revised edition of Form I-485. Do not file the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 before Sept. 18, 2026. We will only accept the 09/18/26 edition of this form if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026.
If you file Form I-485, please note that:
USCIS will accept the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485 if it is postmarked or electronically submitted before Sept. 18, 2026;
USCIS will reject the 01/20/25 edition of Form I-485 if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026; and
USCIS will only accept the 09/18/26 edition of Form I-485 if it is postmarked or electronically submitted on or after Sept. 18, 2026.

Ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar asuntos migratorios complejos es el corazón de loque hacemos.
08/19/2026

Ayudar a nuestros clientes a navegar asuntos migratorios complejos es el corazón de lo
que hacemos.


USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National SecurityThis information is available on the USCIS w...
08/18/2026

USCIS To Require Electronic Filing of Forms: Strengthening National Security
This information is available on the USCIS website. We are a private immigration law firm providing support and guidance.
Release Date: 08/10/2026

Under this IFR, USCIS may require future filings of any immigration form that has been available for e-filing for at least 180 days to be submitted online. USCIS will notify the public on its website at least 60 days before requiring e-filing of a form. Filers must use an online account to submit an immigration form to USCIS, either by completing the form online or by uploading a PDF of the completed form and related evidence.
This initiative will eliminate reliance on the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s physical lockbox services and accelerate the shift to electronic fee payments. The transition should deliver substantial cost savings and greater efficiency for the federal government.
By making data easier to receive, store, and access than with paper forms, e-filing enhances fraud detection, streamlines identity management, and improves national security screening through faster data access and expanded analytical capabilities. E-filing also reduces errors, incomplete submissions, and application decision times. The adjudication process becomes more secure, more transparent, and more efficient.
Electronic filing is already common for many USCIS forms. This is not a new process for aliens to file electronic benefit requests. Requestors who cannot file electronically may request a waiver. Waivers are granted at USCIS’ discretion for undue hardship.
This Interim Final Rule is effective on Aug. 11, 2026, and DHS will consider public comments submitted on or before Oct. 13, 2026.

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08/14/2026

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