Linh Tran-Layton, U.S. Immigration Attorney

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Linh Tran-Layton, U.S. Immigration Attorney United States immigration attorney supporting clients globally. All information provided on this page is informational only, not legal advice. Since U.S.

I have worked as a United States immigration attorney since 2009, and my law office, Green Immigration, is based in South Jordan, Utah. immigration law if federal law, I have worked with clients in North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Africa on their U.S. immigration law matters. I help families, professionals, and employers navigate the complex U.S. immigration system with honesty, clarity, and personalized attention, while also providing online educational content through short form videos that make immigration law and policy easier to understand. I handle family-based immigration cases, such as adjustment of status, fiancé(e) visas, and consular processing; employment-based visas such as H-1Bs and L-1s; employment-based immigration cases, including the PERM labor certification process; as well as naturalization, waivers, E-2 treaty investor visas, and DACA. As an immigrant who was brought to the U.S. by my parents as an infant, I understand the importance of making immigration resources accessible to all communities. It can be an extremely stressful process, and my goal is to make it more streamlined, understandable, and transparent. The best way to discuss your immigration situation with me is to schedule a consultation. Consultations are available in person, via Zoom, or over the phone. You can schedule a consultation online at https://greenimmigration.us/schedule-a-consultation/ or by calling my office at 801-883-8204. Disclaimer: Any content that I post on social media and the internet is for general informational purposes only and should not be considered legal advice.

10/08/2026

10/8/2026: The government announced today that it will no longer accept new PERM applications or process pending PERM applications from certain major tech companies.

This is NOT an announcement suspending the H-1B program for these companies, although some headlines make it seem that way.

The PERM program is generally one of the first steps in the process that allows an employer to sponsor a current or prospective employee for an employment-based green card.

The affected companies include Microsoft, Adobe, Cognizant, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, HCL Technologies, Capgemini.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

10/08/2026

DHS has proposed a $70,000 fee for international students who want to work in the U.S. through the OPT program. DHS states that the reasoning for the proposed fee include concerns of fraud and the effect OPT workers have on the U.S. job market. This is a proposed rule and is not in effect at this time.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

10/07/2026

The DOS has told the federal court that all immigrant visa processing has resumed for the cases affected by the 75-country visa pause, but that does not mean that every U.S. consulate has fully returned to normal immigrant visa interview scheduling due to the previously announced worldwide immigrant visa pause. DOS has said that appointments can still be adjusted and applicants with rescheduled interviews would receive new dates as appointments become available.

Immigrant visa interviews have resumed, but visa interview availability still varies by each consulate.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

10/02/2026

A strong affidavit of support form is important, but USCIS will consider many other factors under the new public charge rule when a person is applying for adjustment of status.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

Can I adjust status without leaving the U.S.?It's one of the first questions people ask us. The honest answer depends on...
09/29/2026

Can I adjust status without leaving the U.S.?

It's one of the first questions people ask us. The honest answer depends on five things: where you are right now, whether you have a legal basis for a green card, whether a visa is available to you, how you entered the U.S., and whether anything on a short list of issues applies to you.

Getting any one of these wrong before you file can cost you time, and USCIS filing fees are generally not refunded if your application is denied.

We built a free one-page guide that walks through all five questions, so you know where you stand before you file anything.

Swipe through for a preview, then grab the full guide.

Download it free: https://greenimmigration.us/aos-flowchart-guide-free-download/

09/28/2026

An AOS applicant’s family member who receives public benefits is not automatically treated as though the AOS applicant received those benefits. However, the family member’s receipt of those benefits may be considered in some situations.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/25/2026

Not every government benefit that an AOS applicant may have received will count as a negative factor under the new public charge rule.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

Linh Tran-Layton was quoted in Deseret News on the new federal public charge policy that took effect on September 18.Her...
09/22/2026

Linh Tran-Layton was quoted in Deseret News on the new federal public charge policy that took effect on September 18.

Here's what changed: immigration officers now have broader discretion to weigh whether someone might rely on public benefits, and the list of what counts has expanded beyond direct cash assistance. Medicaid, food stamps, housing assistance, and college financial aid are all now part of that review.

With these changes, Linh advised, "Don't assume that you shouldn't apply based on the fact that maybe there was some sort of public assistance in the past. You may be missing out on an opportunity if you don't apply at all, which is why it is important to talk to an attorney to figure out the risks and benefits of applying."

Full article here: https://www.deseret.com/politics/2026/09/18/federal-public-charge-policy-impact-in-utah/

09/22/2026

The new I-485 asks if you’ve ever received a means-tested public benefit, but there’s an important cut-off. Generally speaking, benefits that were previously excluded generally do not have to be reported if they ended before September 18, 2026.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

09/18/2026

*UPDATE* The new form has been officially published.

9/18/2026: The new public charge rule affecting adjustment of status applicants is in effect today, but the new AOS form that was supposed to be published today is not available on the USCIS website as of the recording of this video.

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This is general information only, and not legal advice. Immigration laws and policies can shift quickly, so the content of this video may become outdated. If you have questions about your immigration situation, you can schedule a consultation through the link in my bio or by calling my office at 801-883-8204.

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