News & Insights
News & Insights
Stay informed with timely updates, legal analysis, and practical guidance on U.S. immigration and business law. In our News & Insights section, we share important regulatory changes, industry trends, and strategic considerations that impact investors, entrepreneurs, and families navigating complex legal matters. Our goal is to provide clear, actionable information that helps you make confident, informed decisions.
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 validity periods for Employment Authorization ...
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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 for B-1 visa issuance to ...
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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 of various immigration benefit applications. ...
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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 as a Super Lawyers Rising ...
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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 a business) during the standard ...
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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 Requirements for Canadian Travelers (Exemptions ...
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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 Success: Outbound Travel Agency Approved! ...
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Work Permit (EAD) Automatic Extension Ends
The work permit (EAD) automatic extension ends. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a new interim final rule that officially ends the automatic ...
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L1B Visa Guide: Specialized Knowledge Requirements, Application Process & Green Card
L1B Visa: Specialized Knowledge Employees This is a comprehensive guide on the L-1B Visa for Specialized Knowledge Employees. The L-1B visa is a visa option ...
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L1B Visa Approval: New Office & Specialized Knowledge Success
L-1B Visa Approval for New Office Success: Specialized Knowledge Visa Secured in 1 Hour We are pleased to announce a successful L1B Visa Approval for ...
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Government Shutdown 2025: Immediate Impact on USCIS, Visas, DOL, and Your Immigration Case
Government Shutdown 2025: Immediate Impact on USCIS, Visas, DOL, and Your Immigration Case The federal government has officially shut down as of October 1, 2025, ...
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E2 Visa Approved for UK Investor in Canada: Software IP as a Substantial Investment
Successful Five-Year E2 Visa Approved for a UK Investor in Canada. This recent success story highlights a complex E-2 visa case for entrepreneurs: qualifying for ...
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$1 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Green Card Registration Fee
The Department of State (DOS) is implementing a new $1 registration fee for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery program (also known as the green card ...
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Trump Proclamation: New $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee and Travel Restrictions
This article discusses the Trump proclamation new $100,000 H-1B visa fee and travel restrictions for certain H-1B visa holders. On September 19, 2025, President Trump ...
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Visa Applicants Must Now Interview in Their Country of Residence
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated its policy for visa interviews, now requiring most immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applicants to complete their interviews ...
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US Pauses Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers
The US pauses visas for foreign truck drivers. On August 21, 2025, the U.S. announced a temporary pause on issuing new work visas for foreign ...
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Bulgarian Investor Secures E2 Visa in Switzerland
Bulgarian Investor Secures 5-Year E-2 Visa in Switzerland Bulgarian investor secures in E2 visa in Switzerland. We’ve had a successful approval of a five-year E2 ...
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H2B Visa for Nanny Approved
We recently achieved a significant success: an H2B visa for a nanny was approved for approximately three years based on a “one-time occurrence” for a ...
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