Trump Administration Pauses Immigrant Visas for 75 Countries: What You Need to Know
Effective January 21, 2026, the Trump Administration has implemented a pause on immigrant visa issuance for citizens of 75 specific...
K1 Visa Approved in Ecuador: A Success Story in Guayaquil
Success! We recently celebrated another K1 visa approved in Ecuador, Guayaquil. This case was unique because the U.S. citizen petitioner...
L1-A Visa Approved for Canadian Citizen at CBP Buffalo
We are pleased to announce another successful L-1A visa approval for a Canadian citizen at the CBP Buffalo, NY (Rainbow...
USCIS EAD Validity Reduced: 18-Month Work Permit Rule (2025 Update)
Effective December 5, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its Policy Manual to significantly shorten the maximum...
FIFA World Cup 2026: B-1 Visa Eligibility for Volunteers & Officials
On December 1, 2025, the Department of State (DOS) updated the Foreign Affairs Manual to provide a clear legal framework...
USCIS Pauses Immigration Benefits for High-Risk Country Applications
UPDATE: USCIS announced that it will comply, pending further litigation, with the district court’s 6/5/26 and 6/11/26 orders in Dorcas...
Anda Malescu Named Super Lawyers Rising Star 2025 for Immigration Law
We are thrilled to announce that Anda Malescu, the founder and managing attorney of Malescu Law, P.A., has been selected...
Can F-1 Students on OPT Be Self-Employed?
Yes, F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) can be self-employed (including freelancing, working as 1099 independent contractor or starting...
What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the US
This article provides key information on U.S. admission, visa requirements, I-94 records, and USCIS registration for Canadian citizens US Visa...
E2 Visa for Travel Agency Approved
We recently achieved a significant success: E2 visa for travel agency approved at the US Consulate in Romania. E-2 Visa...