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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
Burr & Forman

Federal Court Vacates $100,000 H-1B Fee

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In a ruling issued June 8, 2026, a federal court in Massachusetts vacated the $100,000 supplemental payment requirement imposed on employers filing certain H-1B visa petitions. The decision delivers significant cost relief...more

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Federal Court Vacates USCIS Adjudication Pauses

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On June 5, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island declared unlawful and vacated certain policies enacted by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that effectively halted the...more

Robinson Immigration Law

The STEM OPT Cliff: Why Foreign Graduate Students Are Choosing Immigration Law Over Job Offers

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STEM OPT is no longer just a job bridge—foreign graduates are rethinking their future as H-1B limits, visa uncertainty, and green card strategies reshape career plans in the U.S. More foreign graduates in STEM fields are...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

Federal Court Vacates USCIS Adjudication Pause Affecting Nationals of 39 Countries

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A federal district court in Rhode Island has vacated USCIS policies that paused adjudication of immigration benefit requests filed by nationals of 39 countries who were subject to the administration’s expanded travel...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

EB-2 India Immigrant Visa Quota Reached: What Employers Need to Know

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On May 22, 2026, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that the quota for available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) for applicants chargeable to India had been reached for fiscal year...more

Stevens & Lee

Adjustment of Status Policy Memo

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On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released Policy Memo PM-602-1099 (Policy Memo) that pertains to Adjustment of Status, or the process of applying for a green card from within the U.S., as...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

June 2026 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

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The June 2026 Visa Bulletin issued by the Department of State (DOS) on May 4, 2026 and the USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Chart, updated on May 14, 2026 confirmed that employment-based Adjustment of Status (AOS)...more

Adams & Reese

Employment Visas After a Corporate Transaction: File, Amend, or Do Nothing?

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In the world of mergers and acquisitions, fast-paced closing schedules can hurry critical compliance details. But unaddressed work visa issues in a deal can lead to delayed timelines and price negotiations. Transactions...more

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer

DHS reportedly offered clarification on the recent USCIS policy update regarding adjustment-of-status applications

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As covered in our latest client alert, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently released a policy memorandum that stated that individuals must return to their home countries to apply for green cards except...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Temporary Relief: DHS Extends Lebanon TPS: Key Employer Actions

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On May 29, 2026, DHS extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Lebanon through November 27, 2026, continuing employment authorization for eligible beneficiaries. The decision has been formally published in the May 29,...more

Mitratech Holdings, Inc

What Triggers an I-9 Audit? Top 5 Red Flags & How to Avoid Them

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An I-9 audit can turn a single paperwork mistake into a $2,861 fine per form, and penalties can add up fast. The good news is that most audits are driven by a handful of predictable red flags. When you know what those signals...more

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP

USCIS Policy Memo on Adjudication of Adjustment of Status Applications

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On May 21, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199 (Memorandum), reinforcing their stance that the statutory scheme of INA §245 provides that adjustment of status – the...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Reasserts Discretionary Authority in Adjustment of Status Processing

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On May 21, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, emphasizing the discretionary nature of Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications under Section 245 of the Immigration and...more

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USCIS Issues Clarification of Policy Memo Regarding Discretionary Nature of Adjustment of Status

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On May 21, 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum that claims that Adjustment of Status (“AOS,” a benefit obtained by filing a Form I-485, Application for Adjustment of Status to...more

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Beltway Buzz - May 2026 #4

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The Beltway Buzz® is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

Perkins Coie

New USCIS Policy Increases Scrutiny on Adjustment of Status Applications for Green Card Applicants

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum (PM-602-0199) on May 22, 2026, taking a new position that adjustment of status for permanent residency applicants be granted only in extraordinary...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

USCIS Reversal of Immigration Benefits Pause: Will ‘Medical Physicians’ Benefit?

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Physicians from countries subject to the Trump Administration’s immigration benefits pause received sudden but quiet good news on April 30, 2026. USCIS updated its “Strengthened Screening and Vetting” policy alert without any...more

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India Per-Country Limit Reached in the EB-2 Category for FY 2026

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The U.S. Department of State announced on May 22, 2026, that all available immigrant visas in the Employment-Based Second Preference (EB-2) category for applicants chargeable to India had been issued for fiscal year (FY)...more

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USCIS Policy Update: New Adjustment of Status Guidance Impacting Employers and Individuals

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On May 21, 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a Policy Memorandum (PM-602-0199) targeting the Adjustment of Status process—the mechanism by which individuals physically present in the United States...more

Robinson Immigration Law

The O-1B For Athletes Turned Entrepreneurs: When Sports Fame Translates To Business Immigration

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Elite sports achievements are increasingly relevant to U.S. business immigration as former athletes pursue entrepreneurship, brand ownership, and investment. The O-1B nonimmigrant visa offers a flexible, though highly...more

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US Department of State Releases June 2026 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates Chart for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications in June 2026. The Final Action Dates chart shows moderate retrogression for EB-1...more

Fisher Phillips

Employer Checklist for June 2026

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Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in June 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates....more

Mayer Brown

New USCIS Guidance May Require Employers to Rethink Permanent Residence Strategy

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On May 21, 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued Policy Memorandum PM-602-0199, titled Adjustment of Status is a Matter of Discretion and Administrative Grace, and an Extraordinary Relief that Permits...more

Littler

Shifting the Balance: How Discretion Now Plays a Greater Role in Adjustment of Visa Status

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On May 21, 2026, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new Policy Memorandum – PM-602-0199 (“Memo”) regarding adjustment of status (AOS) determinations. AOS is the immigration process that...more

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How USCIS Memo Introduces New Uncertainties for Employers and Individuals in Immigration Application Process

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new policy memorandum last week emphasizing that adjustment of status (AOS) is not simply a procedural pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals, but...more

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