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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an Interim Final Rule that ends automatic extensions for most Employment Authorization Document categories. The rule was published Thursday, and will take effect...more
This LawFlash discusses recent developments in US immigration, including the end of auto-extension of employment authorization documents, clarification of the applicability of H-1B proclamation, and information on the...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Dates for Filing for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in November 2025. The Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates charts both show no...more
Foreign nationals and their sponsoring US employers eagerly await the monthly release of the US Department of State (DOS) Visa Bulletin, to confirm when they will be eligible to apply for permanent residence in the US. ...more
On Sept. 19, President Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) creating the long-awaited Gold Card visa program, which facilitates the entry of “aliens who have demonstrated their ability and desire to advance the interests of...more
The Department of State has confirmed that the annual limit for the EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant visa categories has been reached for FY2025. Accordingly, no immigrant visas or green cards will be issued for the remainder of...more
The Trump administration announced significant changes to U.S. immigration policy over the past week that impact employers’ visa sponsorship strategies, foreign talent recruitment, and long-term workforce planning. Through a...more
On September 19, 2025, the Trump administration announced the launch of a new pathway to U.S. lawful permanent residency called the “Gold Card Program.” The Gold Card program, established through Executive Order (“EO”), has...more
On Friday, September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order establishing a new “Trump Gold Card” residency program, marking a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy. The program offers a pathway to...more
The U.S. Department of State’s October 2025 Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in numerous categories, with the exception of EB-3 worldwide. This bulletin is the first for the federal government’s 2026 fiscal year, and U.S....more
The U.S. Department of State has released its visa bulletin for October 2025. In the bulletin, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will accept employment-based adjustment of status...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Dates for Filing chart for employment-based visa applications in October 2025. The availability of a new annual allotment of visas will bring priority date...more
Over the last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Department of State (DOS) have released important updates regarding the current status of immigrant visa availability in the Employment-Based...more
The U.S. Department of State has announced that it will not issue any new EB-1 employment-based immigrant visas in fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025....more
The U.S. Department of State recently announced that it will not issue any new EB-2 employment-based visas in fiscal year (FY) 2025, which ends on September 30, 2025....more
For tech entrepreneurs, the US market offers unmatched opportunities for innovation and rapid growth, but navigating the immigration landscape can be complex. Before a startup can take advantage of America’s deep capital...more
What do foreign athletes, artists, entrepreneurs, scientists and academics who stand out in their field have in common when it comes to U.S. immigration? They may have a direct path to U.S. permanent residency based solely on...more
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced two notable policy changes that, taken together, signal a broader shift toward expanding officer discretion in immigration adjudications....more
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) August 2025 policy memorandum on naturalization applications demonstrates the agency’s heightened scrutiny in conferring citizenship and raises questions on how newly...more
Overview- • So far, 2025 has brought a flurry of immigration changes that have impacted thousands of individuals residing in the United States. • To ensure you have not missed anything, we have summarized and detailed each...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy manual, effective August 15, 2025, revising how to calculate age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for dependent children approaching...more
In this episode, hosts Tina and Jennie welcome back David Garrett, who leads Maynard Nexsen’s Immigration and Global Mobility practice. David breaks down the latest developments in immigration law affecting employers,...more
In the last decade, more than 7.9 million people from around the world have become U.S. citizens through the naturalization process. The top five countries of birth for these new citizens were Mexico, India, the Philippines,...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in July 2025. The Final Action Dates chart shows slight advancement in several...more
On June 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order restricting the entry of certain foreign nationals to the United States, with the purported goal of protecting the United States from foreign terrorists, as...more