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.
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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US Visa Interview Policy Change 2025: What You Need to Know
This article discusses US visa interview policy change for 2025. Effective September 2, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) is implementing changes to its ...
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DOS Reduces Visa Validity for Many Countries
Effective early July 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) reduced visa validity for many countries, significantly altering its visa reciprocity schedule, leading to a ...
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Wholesale Food Establishment License Chicago Approved
We successfully secured a Chicago Wholesale Food Establishment License for an international food and beverage company operating across various US states. The company produces, stores ...
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L1A Visa Approved for Logistics Trucking Manager
We recently had an L-1A visa approval for the Manager of a trucking company! This L-1A petition was processed with premium processing by US Citizenship ...
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H2B Filing Window July 3-5 for October 1, 2025 Work Start Date
H-2B Filing for October 1, 2025 Start Date Opens July 3-5 The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced that the three-day filing window for ...
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DHS Terminates CHNV Parole Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started sending termination notices to individuals who entered the U.S. under the Biden administration’s Cuban, Haitian, Nicaraguan, and ...
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Trump Administration Issues New Travel Ban: What You Need to Know
On June 4, 2025, the Trump administration announced a new “Presidential Proclamation Restricting the Entry of Foreign Nationals to Protect the United States from Foreign ...
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How Long Can Canadians Stay in Florida?
This article discusses how long can Canadians stay in Florida? Canadian citizens enjoy a unique privilege when it comes to visiting the United States, including ...
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DOL Enforces Prevailing Piece Rate Wages for H2A Employers in Washington State
Effective immediately, the Department of Labor (DOL) has issued updated guidance impacting H-2A agricultural employers in Washington State. Following a modified court order in the ...
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PERM Audit File and Processing Time
PERM Audit File: Your Employer Responsibilities Under the PERM labor certification process, you don’t submit supporting documents with your PERM application. Instead, you must maintain ...
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Florida Driver’s License Renewal Rule Change Impacts Legal Immigrants: What You Need to Know
Florida’s new rule limits driver’s license validity for legal immigrants to a maximum of one year, requiring more frequent DMV visits for renewals and impacting ...
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