Green Card Holders Barred from SBA Loans Starting March 1, 2026
A significant policy shift by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Trump administration will effectively end loan eligibility
Immigration & Naturalization
E2 Visa Approved for Iranian-Canadian Dual National at US Consulate Toronto
We are thrilled to announce a recent E-2 visa approval at the U.S. Consulate in Toronto. Our client, a dual
FY 2027 H-1B Cap Registration: Key Dates and New Requirements
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially announced the timeline and procedural updates for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027
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
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented sweeping new policies that mandate an immediate and indefinite suspension
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