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09/22/2026

Thinking about the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program?

Here are a few important points to know before making an investment:

• EB-5 requires a qualifying investment that meets current program requirements.
• Eligible investments generally must create (or, where permitted, preserve) at least 10 full-time jobs for qualifying U.S. workers.
• Your capital must be placed "at risk" and guaranteed repayment is generally not consistent with EB-5 requirements.
• Meeting the minimum investment amount alone does not establish eligibility.
• Review the project carefully and seek guidance from qualified professionals before investing.

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09/18/2026

✈️ YOUR U.S. VISA EXPIRED. DOES THAT MEAN YOUR STATUS EXPIRED TOO?

Not necessarily.

A U.S. visa stamp is mainly used to request entry into the United States. Once admitted, your authorized stay is generally determined by your Form I-94 and whether you continue to follow the requirements of your immigration status.

✓ Visa stamp expired
✓ I-94 still valid
✓ Status requirements still being followed

You may still be lawfully present in the U.S.

🔹 Key takeaway: Visa expiration does not automatically mean status expiration. Always check your I-94.

09/16/2026

⚠️ CAN YOUR SPOUSE’S COUNTRY OF BIRTH AFFECT YOUR GREEN CARD WAIT?

In some employment-based green card cases, it may.

🔹 Visa availability is generally based on your country of chargeability, usually your country of birth.
🔹 In certain cases, a married applicant may use the spouse’s country of chargeability through cross-chargeability.
🔹 This does not change the priority date, preference category, or underlying immigrant petition.
🔹 Specific legal requirements still apply.

A spouse’s country of birth may sometimes affect when an immigrant visa becomes available.

Speak with our U.S. immigration attorneys for case-specific guidance.

09/14/2026

⚠️ YOUR EMPLOYER WITHDREW YOUR I-140 - DID YOU LOSE YOUR PRIORITY DATE?

🔹 An approved I-140 priority date may generally be retained for a later qualifying EB-1, EB-2 or EB-3 petition.
🔹 If the I-140 was approved for at least 180 days, employer withdrawal generally does not automatically revoke it solely for that reason.
🔹 Keeping the priority date does not guarantee a green card, continued sponsorship or employment authorization.
🔹 AC21 portability may apply when an eligible I-485 has been pending 180+ days.

Priority-date retention, I-140 withdrawal, and AC21 portability are separate rules and timing matters.

09/11/2026

💡 O-1A VISA: ORIGINALITY ALONE IS NOT ENOUGH

✅ For the O-1A criterion involving original contributions of major significance, USCIS looks at more than whether the work is new.

✅ Applicants should show that the contribution was genuinely original and had meaningful significance or influence in the field.

✅ Evidence may include citations, adoption, implementation, commercial impact, independent documentation, measurable influence, or detailed expert letters explaining why the contribution matters.

📌 Key takeaway: Strong evidence should clearly connect the contribution to its documented impact.

Speak with our U.S. immigration attorneys to evaluate your O-1A profile.

09/10/2026

Choosing the right U.S. visa starts with understanding your purpose of travel. 🌍✈️

• Learn about common visa categories, including student, visitor, work, exchange, family, and investment options.
• Each visa has its own eligibility requirements, permitted activities, and application process.
• Selecting the appropriate category can help you better prepare for your U.S. immigration journey.
• Swipe through the carousel for a simple overview of some of the most common U.S. visa options.

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09/09/2026

🚨 DEVELOPING H-1B UPDATE: COGNIZANT & CLOUDERA

On September 8, 2026, the DOL Office of Inspector General posted: “Cognizant. Cloudera. H1-B processing suspended.”

🔹 What remains unclear?

• Which H-1B processing stage is affected
• Whether LCAs, USCIS petitions, or another step are involved
• Whether new or pending cases are impacted
• Which employees may be affected

⚠️ Key Takeaway
• No nationwide H-1B suspension has been announced
• Cognizant and Cloudera are specifically named
• More official guidance is needed

Potentially affected employers and workers should seek case-specific legal advice.

09/07/2026

🚨 EB-5 AFTER SEPTEMBER 30, 2026: WHAT CHANGES?

The Regional Center Program is currently authorized through September 30, 2027, but an important protection reaches its cutoff one year earlier.

📌 WHY THIS DATE MATTERS

🔹 Qualifying Regional Center petitions properly filed with USCIS on or before September 30, 2026 are protected against a future program expiration.

🔹 Later petitions may still be filed while the program remains authorized, but they are not covered by this provision.

⏳ Considering EB-5? Evaluate your project, funding documentation and filing timeline early.

📩 Speak with our U.S. immigration attorneys today.

09/03/2026

🌟 An EB-1A Journey Defined by Trust, Strategy and Excellence 🌟

An EB-1A approval without a Request for Evidence marked a significant milestone in this applicant’s U.S. immigration journey.

Our team focused on:

🔹 Understanding the applicant’s profile
🔹 Identifying the strongest evidence
🔹 Preparing a focused, well-supported petition
🔹 Providing clear and responsive communication

We are grateful for the trust placed in our team and proud to support accomplished professionals throughout their U.S. immigration journeys.

Could your achievements support an EB-1A petition?

📩 Speak with our U.S. immigration attorneys about a strategy tailored to your profile.

09/02/2026

O-1A, EB-1A & EB-2 NIW - Know the Difference

🔹 O-1A: A temporary nonimmigrant classification for individuals with extraordinary ability.
🔹 EB-1A: A permanent immigration pathway for individuals with extraordinary ability who meet the required evidentiary standards.
🔹 EB-2 NIW: A permanent immigration option for qualifying EB-2 applicants where the job-offer and labor-certification requirements may be waived in the national interest.

📌 Key differences can include sponsorship, self-petitioning, evidence requirements, job offers, and immigration outcome.

✅ The right pathway depends on your qualifications, goals, and circumstances.

⚖️ Speak with our U.S. immigration attorneys to explore your options.

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