24
May
2026
On May 21, 2026, USCIS issued a policy memorandum emphasizing that adjustment of status applications filed through Form I-485 under INA § 245 is not guaranteed, but a discretionary form of relief that allows certain applicants to obtain lawful permanent residence (green card status) from inside the United States rather than through the immigrant visa READ MORE
26
Sep
2025
Immigration to the United States is a complex and often misunderstood process. Misconceptions can lead to false hopes and unintentional legal missteps. Myth: Green Card Holders Cannot Be Deported Truth: Green card holders can be deported if they commit certain crimes or violate immigration laws. Permanent residency is not an absolute safeguard against READ MORE
14
Aug
2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2024 Visa Bulletin providing the immigrant visa number availability to file for and obtain legal permanent residency (immigrant or “green card” status). For those interested in holding green card status, it is very important to check the Visa Bulletin each month to learn if a visa READ MORE
13
Feb
2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin providing the dates that the visa number becomes available to file for and obtain legal permanent residency (also known as immigrant or “green card” status). For those interested in holding green card status, it is very important to check the Visa Bulletin each READ MORE
23
Jan
2024
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the filing dates for applicants for adjustment of status to legal permanent residency (Form I-485), also known as the green card, for February 2024. The US Department of State issues a Visa Bulletin each month. This Visa Bulletin provides the visa numbers available for issuance of the READ MORE
09
Jan
2024
On January 5, 2024, USCIS issued a policy alert on establishing an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for certain Form I-140 employment-based immigrant visa petitions (green cards). Employers sponsoring foreign national employees for green card status under EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications that require a job offer must show READ MORE
17
Nov
2023
The PERM labor certification process is the first stage of the employment-based application for legal permanent residency where the foreign national is not eligible for a waiver of the PERM requirement. These cases where the PERM is waived and the Form I-140 is filed first include the EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-1B Outstanding Researcher and Professor, READ MORE